Matthew Barison

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Matthew Barison

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Juvenile, Discrimination

100 Cambridge St., 14th Floor, Boston, MA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Matthew

Biography

Matthew K. Barison, Esq. – Aggressive Boston, MA Defense Attorney.

Matthew K. Barison, Esq. is an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney with over 12 years of trial experience.

Matthew K. Barison, Esq. offers aggressive advocacy in civil trial matters (plaintiff and defense).

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

Highly regarded Boston criminal defense attorney; all MA District Courts, Boston Municipal Court, and Superior Court. Experience with multiple jury trials, bench trials, defendant-friendly plea deals probation and diversion programs.

15 years

75%
Juvenile Law 10%

I assist juveniles and their family members navigate the juvenile courts in delinquency matters.

10%
Litigation 10%

Representing plaintiffs and defendants, including personal injury and auto accidents.

10%
Discrimination 5%

File and litigate discrimination claims in the MCAD. Experienced with LGBTQ discrimination along with other protected classes such as race and religion.

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 13 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2012

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 14 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Matthew K. Barison, Esq.

100 Cambridge St., 14th Floor, Boston, MA, 02114

matthewbarison.com/

Online Presence

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Matthew Barison's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best lawyer

No words can describe how amazing Matthew is. He is super talented and a hard worker he looks for ways to get you the most optimal result for your case. He’s very responsive and a shark in the court room 20/10 lawyer!

Posted by Sid | October 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great!

Attorney Barison is one of the best in this field, I’ve gotten consultations from many others but they all don’t compare to him. He went above and beyond to work with my schedule and gave fair rates. He represented me at my hearing and gave me advice from beginning to end. He treated me as an individ...ual and not just another easy payday. I highly recommend Attorney Barison for his excellence in the legal field.

Posted by Amy | January 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Attorney Matthew Barison went above & beyond for me

I'm not going to say I'm glad that I was in a situation where contacting an attorney was necessary, but I will say that since I was already in that situation, I'm very grateful to have found Attorney Barison. I first called Attorney Barison on Friday night of a holiday weekend. He answered the pho...ne and spoke to me for over twenty minutes. He gave me his undivided attention & explained my situation from a legal standpoint & in a way that I could understand. When I first called him I was scared, embarrassed, confused, and overwhelmed. If you're looking at reviews for a lawyer you may very well feel the same way right now. He didn't pressure me to hire him, didn't rush me off the phone, & our conversation felt like I was talking to a friend that's a lawyer. His fee structure makes sense & is in such a way that I didn't feel like I was racking up a bill for every conversation we had. Attorney Barison was always available to answer any of my questions, & made sure that I was updated every step of the way. Through Matthew Barison's skill & legal expertise he was able to get a truly amazing outcome & I am beyong satisfied with the representation I received. He is a truly special person & I am so grateful for his assistance & support. **As an extra gold star, you can tell that Attorney Barison is well respected among his peers in the legal community, which was very evident while we were in court.

Posted by Itishree | November 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

100% recommend attorney Barrison for your civil cases.

I unfortunately received a civil summon few months ago which needed to be adressed. I was new to all this and wasn’t sure the right way i should be handling that situation. After much of discussions and back and forth with multiple attorneys, I fortunately found attorney Barrison through avvo. I mus...t admit, he was the first attorney who not only responsed prompty but also listened to my case patiently. He charged me very reasonably and most importantly his advise was very helpful for me in making the right decision for the summon. Throughout the case he was very responsive and prompt to any of my questions. He resolved the case very swiftly and now it has been dismissed. He will always be on the top of my list if any situation arrises in future. Thank you Attorney Barrison for your service.. and I wish you all the very good luck and success in your career.

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great communication

Mr Barison was exactly what I needed for my case! Mr Barison kept me updated with any information that I needed as soon as he knew. He left no stone unturned as he looked for any and all information needed in my case. Without Mr Barison on my side my whole life would of changed in a blink of an eye! ...Thank you very much Matthew!

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Matthew Barison's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joseph Lloren

Litigation lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is one of Boston's rising criminal defense lawyers. I have had the pleasure of working beside him on a few cases in Boston. He's smart, determined, and compassionate. I cannot think of a better lawyer to have on your side."

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Patrick Gioia

Litigation lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. attorney Barison is a zealous advocate for his clients and respected within the legal community."

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Melissa Smith

General practice lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Barison is a professional and courteous advocate, and I am pleased to recommend him on a broad range of issues from criminal defense to negotiating and civil matters. Matt works hard for all of his clients and is amiable as opposing counsel."

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Andrew Horowitz

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I retained Matt and Greg Barison to represent close family members in the defense of a civil litigation matter. As a litigator myself, I was impressed with their aggressive but yet cost-conscious representation that resulted in a favorable settlement. I have also known them both for over ten years and endorse them as highly ethical practitioners."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Best Lawyer, Expertise

2019

Resolution (East Boston Pride), City of Boston, City Council

2019

Citation (East Boston Pride), Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State Senate

2019

Citation (East Boston Pride), Commonwealth of Massachusetts, House of Representatives

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Bar Advocate, Boston Municipal Court, Suffolk Lawyers For Justice

2014 - Present

Partner, Barison Law

2011 - 2014

Associate, Weston Patrick, P.A.

Associations

2020 - Present

Massachusetts Lesbian and Gay Bar Association

Board of Directors

2011 - Present

Massachusetts Lesbian and Gay Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

National LGBT Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

American Constitution Society for Law and Policy

Member

Education

2011

Tulane University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Trinity College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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