Christopher B. Coughlin

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Christopher B. Coughlin

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Sex Crime ... +2 more

98 N Washington Street, Suite B3, Boston, MA

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Christopher

Biography

Christopher B. Coughlin is a former prosecutor and seasoned criminal and DUI defense lawyer.

Christopher B. Coughlin is a former prosecutor and seasoned criminal defense lawyer.

Christopher B. Coughlin is a former prosecutor and seasons DUI defense lawyer. Over 100 DUI trials.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

All DUI, OUI and Motor Vehicle Homicide Offenses: * 1st Offense OUI & DUI * 2nd Offense OUI & DUI * 3rd Offense & Felony OUI & DUI * Motor Vehicle Homicide (Negligence & OUI) * Operating on a License Suspended for OUI * Ignition Interlock Device

20 years | 2,500 cases

50%
Criminal Defense 25%

All Felonies and Misdemeanors: * Larceny and Theft Crimes * Domestic Assault & Battery * Drug and Narcotic Offenses * Firearm Possession and Offenses

20 years | 2,500 cases

25%
Sex Crime 10%

All sexual assault and sex crime cases: * Indecent exposure * Open and gross * Sex for a Fee * Indecent assault and battery * Rape * Rape of a Child (including statutory rape) * Aggravated Sexual Assault

20 years

10%
Violent Crime 10%

All Assaults and Robbery Charges: * Domestic Assault & Battery * Armed Robbery * Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon

20 years

10%
Expungement 5%

Petitions and Motions to Seal (MA) & Expunge (NH): * Motion to Seal CORI Records (MA) * Motion to Expunge (NH) * Motions for New Trial * Appeals and Post-Conviction Motions and Relief

20 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2021 2018
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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 19 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Hampshire for 19 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Coughlin Law Group PC

98 N Washington Street, Suite B3, Boston, MA, 02114

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Christopher B. Coughlin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Daniel | June 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Guidance when you need it most!

Working with Coughlin Law Group was/is the right choice! They’re professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about getting the best outcome. They made the legal process much less stressful by being clear, responsive, and easy to talk to. I always felt like I was in good hands with Christopher and... would happily recommend them to anyone requiring legal assistance.

Posted by Richard | October 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Chris really helped me.

I am so thankful that Chris Coughlin represented me! He is a knowledgeable dedicated attorney. He communicates information clearly. He was well prepared and focused. I appreciate that he was responsive to my questions during the process. Chris Coughlin was professional, cared about the case an...d had a positive result. I enthusiastically recommend Chris to anyone who needs high quality representation.

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent, professional attorney and a great person

Christopher Coughlin is a lifesaver. Highly, highly recommend. There is no better person you can hire to represent you. I was charged with two felonies that had the capacity to (and likely would) fully ruin my career, relationships, freedom, and future. After dealing with an initial attorney that ...was unresponsive and did not give me a sense of confidence, I knew I had to switch representation and eventually gave Christopher a call. This was the best decision of my life. Mr. Coughlin was incredible on every level. He is a former prosecutor and knows the court system, judges, and prosecutors well. He was extremely responsive, direct, professional, supportive, strategic, and he genuinely cared. He took the time to explain everything to me in detail and kept me updated on everything as soon as he heard news. It really felt like I was his only client getting 100% of his attention. I knew that no matter what happened, I had the best person to help me at my side. Even so, he was always honest and we both knew walking into the courtroom there was no guarantee of a good outcome. And then he stood up to speak and was able to pull off a near-miracle in the courtroom that gave me a second chance at life. He was relentless, and well prepared, and he even got emotional in his defense of me. He was clearly equally invested in the outcome as I was, and he got a no conviction outcome that saved my freedom and future in the process.

Posted by Michael | August 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Grateful

I heard about the Coughlin Law Group through a friend of mine who was going through legal trouble and needed a knowledgeable defense attorney about 5 years back. He was in a tough spot and Attorney Coughlin's law group/firm helped him through such a difficult and trying time. I was in a tough spot th...at I got myself into during the pandemic and I reached out to my friend for help. He strongly recommended the Coughlin Law Group and Attorney Christopher Coughlin reached out to me personally. As a former Prosecutor, Attorney Coughlin was able to guide my family and myself through all the possible scenarios of my situation and how to handle them if they were to happen. If you need knowledgeable defense attorney's who know what they are doing, reach out to the Coughlin Law Group/Firm. You won't regret it. I was fortunate and grateful enough to get help from Attorney Coughlin himself. Thanks Chris

Posted by Sean | July 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney.

Attorney Chris Coughlin was great to work with. Not only did he get me the best possible outcome pertaining to my case but he was always available if I needed anything, his rates were very fair and affordable. He was very professional throughout the process and there is no other attorney I would reco...mmend over attorney Coughlin to have as representation. He truly went above and beyond to help me with my case and I will be forever grateful for his help.

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Christopher B. Coughlin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Coughlin is a first rate criminal defense attorney. He is tireless in defense of his clients. I endorse Attorney Coughlin for all criminal defense matters."

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Daniel Kron

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Simply said, Christopher is a great DUI lawyer."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chad Delventhal

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Pezhman Pakneshan

Unknown lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Lazar

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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D. Burkett

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse this attorney. He is an outspoken advocate and credit to the profession."

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Jin-Ho King

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Chris has a great instinct for picking out winning arguments, and he convincingly conveys these arguments to judge and jury. I have had the good fortune of working with Chris for the past several years, including second-seating him on trial. He has always impressed me with his preparation, and he expects excellence from himself and those around him. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Jarrett Blakeley

Unknown lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dakota Martin

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christopher Coughlin is a seasoned trial attorney with years more trial experience than many attorneys twice his senior."

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Rudolfo Vasquez

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

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

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Rachel Self

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christopher Coughlin is an incredible lawyer with excellent criminal trial experience. I have seen him zealously advocate for his clients and his cross-examination skills are great. He gets results. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Seena Pidani

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Christopher B. Coughlin is an exceptional trial attorney who truly cares for each one of his clients. I endorse this lawyer, and the law firm of Milligan Coughlin, LLC."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Leonard Milligan

Litigation lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Chris is my law partner. I endorse him not only for that reason, but because I see on a daily basis how focused and persistent he is for his clients. He'll cross examine someone for days and its great to watch."

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Jeffrey Miller

Criminal defense lawyer

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Warren Hynson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lesley Hauser

Immigration lawyer

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Pezhman Pakneshan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aaron Lazar

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jin-Ho King

Appeals lawyer

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Jarrett Blakeley

Personal injury lawyer

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Dakota Martin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rudolfo Vasquez

Personal injury lawyer

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Michael Bace

Litigation lawyer

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Rachel Self

Immigration lawyer

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Seena Pidani

Litigation lawyer

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Boston Magazine

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers Magazine

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers Magazine

2015

Rising Star, Boston Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Boston Magazine

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Rising Star, Boston Magazine

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Coughlin Law Group, PC

2014 - Present

Instructor, Harvard Law School

2009 - 2015

Partner, Milligan Coughlin LLC

2006 - 2006

Legal Intern, Suffolk County District Attorney's Office

2006 - 2009

Assistant District Attorney, Cape and Islands District Attorney's Office

2005 - 2005

Legal Intern, Massachusetts Attorney General's Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Suffolk Lawyers for Justice

Panel Member

2006 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association

Member

Boston Bar Association

2009 - 2014

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2014

Barnstable County Bar Advocates

Panel Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. R.W.

Motion to Suppress Allowed and Case Dismissed

Commonwealth v. R.C.

Not Guilty after a Jury Trial

Commonwealth v. C.S.

Case Dismissed

Commonwealth v. B.S.

Case Dismissed

Commonwealth v. A.G.

Not Guilty

Commonwealth of MA v. J.H.

Not Guilty after Required Finding

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Education

2006

New England School of Law

Juris Doctor

1998

Saint Anselm College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Living off Campus: Knowing Your Rights

Criminal Defense & Civil Rights

2012

Living off Campus: Knowing Your Rights

Criminal Defense & Civil Rights

2011

Living off Campus: Knowing Your Rights

Criminal Defense & Civil Rights

Languages

English

Activity

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