Brad Bailey

Brad Bailey

also known as Richard Bradford Bailey

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime ... +2 more

44 School Street, Suite 1000B, Boston, MA

About Brad

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

Litigation of criminal defense matters, including Federal & State, White Collar Crimes, Violent Felonies, Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes, Racketeering (RICO), Affirmative Defenses, MV Crimes and more...

23 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 38 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 41 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1984

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Brad Bailey Law

44 School Street, Suite 1000B, Boston, MA, 02108

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Brad Bailey's Reviews

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19 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Nolle Pros - Case Dismissed at Trial

I am a young foreign professional working in the US. I was arrested two years ago for a felony charge. This was my first time facing law enforcement and the legal system. I was terrified by the seriousness of the charge and the potential penalty. I was afraid that I could lose my job, immigration sta...tus, face jail time and get deported for the alleged crime. I made a mistake by choosing a lawyer in a hurry. Before Brad Bailey, I hired a lawyer that I found online. As I began to work with her, she showed no interest in my case and refused to discuss my case in detail for no reason. She simply answered “I don’t know” or “I am not sure” to most of my questions without explaining. I felt so desperate and helpless. After doing my own research and meeting with more than ten lawyers, I finally narrowed down to Brad Bailey Law. Although most lawyers provide a free consultation, they usually don’t discuss a case in depth at the initial consultation. I was impressed that Brad made four pages of notes during the free consultation and provided a thorough analysis of my case that covered all the key points that I pieced together from other lawyers. Also, he is very easy to talk to which was very important to me based on a past experience with a bad lawyer. With a lot of experience in criminal defense and very good reputation in the Boston legal system, Brad easily won the motion to suppress my statement which the prosecutor couldn’t even fight. He worked very hard to get me a CWOF (Continue without finding) from DA’s office to help me avoid potential jail time. He really cares about my future and doesn’t want me to have a permanent conviction on my record. But I couldn’t take the CWOF due to immigration consequences and Brad respected my decision. He scheduled the trial date and explained every possible outcome that could happen to me. He carefully prepared documents that were ready to file based on possible moves that the prosecutor could take on trial days. He put together a very good defense with all the information he could find that could potentially help me. On day one at trial, Brad confidentially answered ready and the Commonwealth nolle pros the case. With a dismissal, I am now able to return to my normal life without any consequences. I am very pleased with the outcome and I am very grateful to Brad Bailey Law for helping me through my hardest times. I hope what happened to me will never happen to you but I’d strongly recommend Brad Bailey Law if you need legal help. I am confident that Brad Bailey will do his best to help you get the best result as he has helped me.

Posted by hussein | April 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best i could ever ask for

I was facing multiple federal felony charges that had dire consequences with little hope for a positive outcome. I consulted with a several attorneys and found the best representation one could ever hope for: Brad Bailey. During this stressful time Brad provided immediate psychological relief for me... and my family while still advising me of my legal defenses. Brad's quick response and competence were exactly what we needed. Brad is sharp minded, prompt, aggressive and dedicated. He never failed to answer my calls and defended me with the same loyalty and momentum throughout. Brad Bailey's entire team worked hard, went beyond our expectations and treated us humans. Their efforts transformed a drastic situation with definite long time jail sentence into the possibility of a bright future. I walked away with a better result than expected! I recommend him without any reservations."

Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Great experience, would definitely recommend!

I am a college student and last year, I made some terrible drunken decisions which led to me being arrested and facing charges that could land me in jail and ruin my record forever. After these events, I was very sad and remorseful, and I knew that I would have to find the best lawyer I could in orde...r to preserve my future. After going through a few inexperienced hack lawyers, my family and I took to the larger firms in Boston to find someone experienced and trustworthy. Brad Bailey instantly struck us as a warm and friendly lawyer who had experience navigating the complicated legal terrain of Boston’s courts. After meeting many different lawyers, we decided to go with Brad. Brad guided us through each step of the process, making our lives considerably easier. He worked hard to assemble a packet to present to the court to ensure the best possible outcome for me. The packet included witness testimonies, letters of support from friends and family, and a long letter in which he argued vehemently for me. The end result ended up being the size of a very thick book, and the judge and other lawyers remarked that it was one of the best packets they had ever seen. In addition, Brad negotiated at length with the judge, DA, and the prosecution. In the end, he was able to get an excellent outcome for me, a Continuation Without a Finding (CWOF) which means that I complete probation and all the charges are dismissed. In addition, I was originally charged with a felony, but Brad was able to get rid of that charge so I was only charged with misdemeanors. Other lawyers were saying it was impossible to get probation with the charges I faced. Another reason why we were very pleased with Brad is because he not only guided us through the legal process, but also provided extensive support for my whole situation beginning to end. For me, that meant dealing with my school’s disciplinary board. He helped greatly in providing materials and reviewing and editing my statements for the case. Eventually, my college decided to let me come back to school after a year off, and Brad’s help was definitely crucial to this result. Brad continues to help as he has offered to file motions to terminate my probation early so that I can focus on my studies, and seal my record so that even the dismissed charges will not see the light of day. My whole family and I have developed a great relationship with Brad over the many months we have worked with him, and he is like a wise grandfatherly figure to us. We are so glad that we were able to find him. Brad is the real deal and we would recommend him to anyone who is in a tough legal situation.

Posted by John | March 21, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Professional…. Meticulous……. Capable……..

Professional…. Meticulous……. Capable…….. I was arrested and charged in November 2009 for embezzlement of $2.5 million dollars. When my crime was discovered in 2007 my first attorney and I tried without success to unconditionally fully corporate with the Mass Assistant Attorney General who was ...handling my case. Basically the AG’s office was not interested in saving the state investigation costs. They only wanted to drag out the process and hopefully put me in state prison for 7 to 10 years. Therefore it took the AG over two years for to indict me and just before election time….. By then I realized I needed a top quality experienced criminal trial lawyer. Fortunately, (I cannot stress this enough) Brad Bailey was recommended by a good friend who took the time to vet top quality criminal defense attorneys. The first thing Brad did was to fight to have my bail reduced from $350,000 to a very affordable amount although because I was over 50 and looking at a long sentence I decided not to accept bail because I wanted to start doing my time as soon as possible. Brad did his best to negotiate a reasonable sentence especially since I was a first time offender and I had a young child. The Attorney General refused to budge off a 4 to 5 year state prison sentence so Brad suggested we present an Un-agreed-sentence Guilty Plea to the Judge requesting 2 years county jail time. The process took 11 months and due to Brad’s negotiations the Judge accepted my plea and the 2 year county jail time we requested. Because I was sentenced to county jail in lieu of state time I was allowed to request and was then granted parole after serving only a year. I have Brad to thank for allowing me to return to my life and return to my son. As a matter of fact if it wasn’t for Brad I would still be in state prison today. Most importantly though, Brad stayed in constant touch with me the 11 months I spent in jail awaiting my trial. He visited often and always accepted my “collect” calls and when he wasn’t available always sent timely letters in response to my voicemails. I cannot stress how important this was to me as I always felt I had someone advocating for me. Other than the HORRABLE food, most of the complaints I heard while in jail were dreadful stories of shoddy legal representation. Most pretrial inmates hardly ever heard from their attorneys therefore had no idea what was or “was not” happening with their case and some of them had paid much higher fees. I cannot stress how important this was to me….. Brad always treated me with the utmost respect and compassion and he always had my best interest at hand. I was fortunate I had Brad Bailey as my attorney and I highly recommend him if your life depends on professional legal representation. Brad gave me back my life……..

Posted by Martin | March 19, 2012 | Criminal Defense

The Best Criminal Defense Attorney and Appellate Attorney Around

Brad is simply an outstanding attorney. I was wrongly incarcerated a few years ago for a crime I did not commit. Brad fought hard for my freedom and treated me like a family member. He always returned calls, listened to my suggestions and put forth an effort an passion that was unmatched throughou...t my ordeal. I had lost faith in the legal system after I was wrongly convicted. The errors made in the trial which led to wrongful conviction were egregious and throughout the nearly 2 1/2 year appellate process, Brad kept me focused that there was a light at the end of the tunnel. He always kept things positive for me. I can and will always remember the day when he came into prison to see me with the reversal decision in his hand. I can assure you that the feeling of being released from prison after being wrongly incarcerated and after winning your appeal is one of the greatest joys one can experience. Even after the the convictions were overturned in the appeals court, Brad continued to fight hard against an overzealous prosection. Thank you Brad for everything you did. I owe you all of my current success and my life for winning my freedom. To anyone who is considering Brad Bailey as a lawyer, look no further you found the best out there.

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Brad Bailey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Kron

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply said, Brad is an outstanding criminal attorney. Highly recommended!"

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Michele Da Silva

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brad Bailey is an experienced criminal defense attorney who is well respected by his peers and known for fighting for his client's rights."

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Steven Topazio

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Brad. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community and an asset to the profession."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Wassem Amin

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rochelle Meddoff

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had the opportunity to work for Brad Bailey on a variety of high-profile white collar criminal cases, where his zeal and attention to detail held him in good stead. It was a pleasure to work for Brad, who demonstrated an unmatched ability to strategize criminal cases and empathize with his clients. I wholeheartedly recommend Brad Bailey for any criminal case."

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Tracy Bulger

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for Brad at a criminal defense firm in Boston for four years. Brad was a mentor who taught me litigation skills that I find invaluable in my practice as a criminal defense attorney. Brad is a superb trial attorney who possesses the ability to represent clients in both the federal and state courts. Brad has a tireless work ethic and always acts as a zealous advocate for his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of top level criminal defense representation."

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Robert Griffin

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to work with Attorney Bailey on several complex criminal matters, at all phases of preparation he was thorough, thoughtful and quite skilled at developing a top notch theory for his client's defense. His client skills are second to none he is honest and completely devoted to providing the best legal service one could expect. His experience in both state and federal courts is extensive and his reputation within the legal community is excellent. I highly recommend him."

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Stephen Neyman

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend this lawyer's work. I have known Brad since the early nineties. He is extremely knowledgeable about all criminal defense issues. He is very hard-working and provides excellent representation for his clients. He demonstrates an unparalleled concern for his clients and their families. He has a remarkable courtroom demeanor. He is very detail oriented and delivers great results. Brad wins some of the most difficult cases and his reputation for honesty and excellence extends from Boston to California. With any criminal case you are in good hands with this lawyer."

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Rachel Rose

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Brad was my immediate supervisor and mentor for two years at Denner Pellegrino, LLP. His patient guidance helped me zero in on the important issues in a case, while still encouraging and soliciting my opinions (unusual for someone so junior.) Brad's laser-like focus on his client's best interest was inspiring, and I would recommend his services unreservedly."

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Gary Pelletier

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Brad for several years. I consider him a mentor and a friend. He is an exceptionally capable and talented criminal defense attorney. Brad is one of the few lawyers who posseses knowledge and skill at both the trial and appellate levels. An attorney with years of experience representing clients in state court, Brad is also one of the best in the bar at the federal level. More importantly, he selflessly dedicates himself to each of his clients. I would recommend him to anyone in need of top quality legal representation."

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Vikas Dhar

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Brad on a number of occasions during the time that we were at the same firm. His professionalism, dedication and legal acumen are second to none. I would wholeheartedly recommend Brad's services to anyone - you won't be disappointed."

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Paul Andrews

Litigation lawyer

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Robert Griffin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Vikas Dhar

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gary Pelletier

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Boston Magazine

2007

Super Lawyers, Boston Magazine

2007

New England Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyers, Boston Magazine

2004

Super Lawyers, Boston Magazine

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Managing Partner, Brad Bailey Law, P.C.

2004 - Present

Partner, Chief of Criminal Division, Denner Pellegrino, LLP

Associations

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

New Hampshire Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. David LaFleur

Not Guilty

United States v. Vaccaro

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Carlson

Guilty - reduced charge of Manslaughter

Commonwealth v. Dell'Isola

Guilty - possession only

Commonwealth v. Cahill, et al.

Hung Jury; Case Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Heinz

Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. Miller

Dismissed

Commonwealth v. McCrae

Hung Jury; Case Dismissed

State v. Knipfer

New trial granted; Case Dismissed

Commonwealth v. Urban

Reversed; Case Dismissed

Commonwealth v. "John Doe"

Not Guilty

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Education

1983

University of Virginia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Harvard College

Bachelor's Degree

Speaking Engagements

2014

Top Guns: Criminal Law Mavericks Tell All Criminal Defense

Publications

2012

Languages

English

Activity

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