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David J. Grimaldi

Criminal defense Attorney at Cambridge, MA

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Best Lawyer Money Can Buy

David is simply the best lawyer money can buy. To call David impressive, considerate, brilliant, and dedicated is merely an understatement. David’s professionalism and service are both remarkable and incomparable. David represented me after I was falsely accused of physical assault and sentenced to a decision made that would greatly impact both my record and professional future. Upon hearing this, I was fortunate enough to have David represent me with the short appeal window of less than a week remaining. David worked diligently on helping me remove the sanctions imposed. He offered support during both the appeal and hearing process which with David’s assistance and support, went smoothly. David aided in any obstacles that were in my way such as providing tremendous moral support through difficult times. Fortunately, I was found not guilty and I got the best final decision; the sentence/sanctions and records were both removed. I highly recommend David to anyone seeking to win their case because David will stop at nothing to get the best possible outcome for his clients.

Great experience overall

David Grimaldi is an experienced, personable and intelligent lawyer. He was a solid coach throughout the experience, helping me to make all the right decisions before my time in court and also during. I felt that he took the time to understand my case and position thoroughly, and presented me with all of the options, and best ways to navigate the situation. He was at all times reasonable, honest, and communicated clearly all of the possible outcomes, giving us a strong advantage ahead of time to prepare as strong a case as possible.

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Criminal defense

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Attorney David J. Grimaldi provides outstanding representation to clients across Greater Boston and Massachusetts. His practice areas include: drug offenses, operating under the influence, motor vehicle offenses, violent offenses, homicide, sexual offenses, computer and internet crimes, theft crimes, property offenses, probation violations, and white collar crime.
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White collar crime

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OUTSTANDING REPRESENTATION IN CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Attorney David J. Grimaldi provides outstanding criminal defense representation to clients in Greater Boston. Recognized by Super Lawyers and Boston Magazine as a top lawyer in his field, Attorney Grimaldi represents clients in the following types of matters:

* Homicide
* Federal offenses
* White Collar crime
* Sexual offenses
* Drug charges
* Firearm offenses
* Violent crimes
* Domestic offenses and Restraining Orders
* DUI / OUI / DWI (Drunk driving)
* Title IX and Student Representation

Attorney Grimaldi has won numerous "not guilty" verdicts at trial, including acquittals for armed robbery, armed assault with intent to murder, armed assault in a dwelling, assault and battery, assault and battery on a police officer, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (ABDW), aggravated ABDW, assault with intent to rape, assault with intent to rape a child, attempted murder, carrying a loaded firearm, conspiracy to distribute narcotics, disseminating harmful matter to a minor, home invasion, indecent assault and battery on a child, malicious destruction of property, mayhem, motor vehicle homicide, murder, operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor (OUI), possession of a firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without an FID card, procurement of naturalization contrary to law, rape, rape of a child, unarmed robbery, witness intimidation, and other charges.

Attorney Grimaldi has successfully moved to dismiss many charges for his clients, including drug trafficking charges, computer crimes, sexual offenses, motor vehicle offenses, and violent offenses.

Attorney Grimaldi has also won many motions to suppress evidence, including motions to suppress cocaine, heroin, marijuana, firearms, ammunition, cell phone evidence, and computer evidence. He has also won motions to suppress his client's statements to the police and motions to suppress witness identifications.

In a landmark ruling, Attorney Grimaldi was the first lawyer in the history of Massachusetts to win judicial immunity for defense witnesses in a criminal case.

Attorney Grimaldi's commitment to his clients and success in the courtroom has earned him the respect and admiration of the legal community.

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Client's Choice

2017 2015 2014

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David J. Grimaldi, P.C.

(617) 674-3490 Office

(857) 362-7889 Fax

929 Massachusetts Avenue

Suite 200

Cambridge, MA, 02139

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Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2020

Best Lawyer Money Can Buy

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Posted by Peter | October 22, 2019

Great experience overall

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Posted by Chris | May 17, 2019

Great lawyer! Glad he represented me.

I was referred to David and I'm glad they referred me to him. He was very helpful in making sure I understood everything that was going on with the case. He was very well prepared and professional. He handled my case perfectly. David made sure I knew what to expect each time we were in court and how it would work.

Posted by Michael | March 20, 2019

Fantastic Attorney

David represented me in Malden District Court. We won several hearings where police officers testified and the case was ultimately dismissed. I highly recommend David Grimaldi as your lawyer. He was great!!

Posted by anonymous | September 7, 2017

Effective, Experienced, Intelligent, Understanding.

David is experienced, knowledgeable, comforting, and above all, results driven. He truly (and I wholeheartedly mean this) helped me turn my life around and made me feel like I had a second chance! His expertise coupled with his friendly and positive attitude makes him, in my humble opinion, one of the best lawyers in the Greater Boston Area. It is for these reasons that I give David my highest level of recommendation. For anyone truly looking for someone intelligent, experienced, and reliable, look no further than David Grimaldi!

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Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2017

Exceptional Service

I needed to find a lawyer last minute and David had no problem handling my case and explaining to me what I needed to do. He made the process easy and professional and all of my charges were eventually dismissed.

Posted by Tahamina | July 5, 2017

David J. Grimaldi

Attorney David Grimaldi represented me in an incident/accident relating to my licensed Family Daycare Facility with his unique professional skills and effective legal strategies. He did go through comprehensive and thorough analysis of the incident at the micro level. I and my entire family are indeed very happy and satisfied with his legal counsel & professional excellence. He has truly been very effective and we do strongly recommend him for all legal counsels and representation.

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Posted by Richard | June 29, 2017

David Grimaldi

Where do I start, let's just say I wouldn't be able to give him (David Grimaldi) this review right now if it weren't for David Grimaldi. I would only put my trust in him, Grimaldi actually cared about me not only my case so it made me feel more comfortable putting my future in his hands! We stayed in touch frequently enough as we could tying up every loose end before my big day. When that day came I got exactly what I was praying for "Not Guilty". Honestly I would put my money on Grimaldi every time

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Posted by Harry | June 29, 2017

Great attorney!

I used David to fix incorrect CORI information, in Massachusetts. What I thought was going to be a long drawn out process, Turned out be be a short 2 week process. David was quick and efficient and saved me some cash. I will be using David again in the future. Do not hesitate to use David he definitely can help! Thanks again David!

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Posted by Timothy | April 28, 2017

Best lawyer ever

David Grimaldi was my lawyer in a case where the DA was attempting to prove I was at fault for vehicular manslaughter. I was facing a possible 15 years in prison. With the help of David he was able to dismantle the prosecutions case and in the end I was only found guilty of a misdemeanor oui.

Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2016

David will work dilligently with you every step of the way

David was very diligent and helpful throughout the proceedings of my case. He has a very strong sense and understanding of the courtroom dynamics and when certain times and settings may be more appropriate or favorable than others. There was a lot of uncertainty throughout the proceedings (as with any case) but David was able to keep me hopeful throughout the entire process. In the end David was able to achieve a very favorable disposition in my case.

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Posted by Stephen | August 8, 2015

Highly Competent and Thorough

Attorney Grimaldi represented me in a motor vehicle criminal matter. He is a quick study, very kind and patient, was very thorough in reviewing the documentation and asked all the right questions after his review. Due to his thoroughness and understanding of my case he managed having the issue dismissed before a Clerk Magistrate. Saving me both time, money and the potential embarrassment of having to appear in court. I would most highly recommend Attorney Grimaldi.

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Posted by Dun | July 31, 2015

Professional, Gentle, Patient and very Helpful Attorney

I was facing three motor vehicle criminal charges and was issued a warrant by the court. I first reach out to Attorney Grimaldi by email, and he get back to me in minutes, he call me back on time to discuss my case, was very clear and professional on preparing the documents and strategy. I felt very nervous when appearing on the court, but with Grimaldi stand by me and explain to me everything, I was able to be much more confident and relaxed. Most importantly, all charges are dismissed and the warrant was canceled, which is the best outcome for me. Thank you, Attorney Grimaldi, and for anyone else who are looking for an good lawyer, I really recommend you to talk to attorney Grimaldi.

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Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2015

Professional, knowledge and very trustworthy.

I had serious conviction which took eight months to resolved at trial with not guilty verdict. Thanks to David's great work, resilient and professionalism. I had numerous court cancellations but David showed up prepared to court each time, kept me informed before court and after. I was traveling out of the country quiet a bit also he kept me informed of any progress and updates. He was through in his research, professional, personable at trial. He is not aggressive, he sits discusses options, listens, do what best for you. He is Super!

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Posted by M.R. | April 7, 2015

An Excellent Defense Lawyer!

I presume you are reading this because you are looking for "that lawyer" who can best represent you and fight for your rights. Keep reading then, because that’s why I am writing this review to recommend Attorney David Grimaldi. Attorney David Grimaldi represented my brother in a criminal case. My brother was accused of a crime, and at the same time, he had the unfortunate fate of suffering from a psychotic episode. He ended up in Bridgewater State Hospital while the charges were pending against him. Attorney Grimaldi fought hard to have my brother pronounced competent, so he can be released from that hospital. He got private doctors to examine my brother and to testify before the judge, and finally, my brother was released from Bridgewater. Then, Attorney Grimaldi ensured that my brother be released on bail while he fought the charges. This was very significant for our family. My brother was able to come back home and live among us while dealing with those accusations. It was important for us all to know that my brother was safe. He was home and that meant the world for us, because while he was detained, we were all worried about him, and concerned for his wellbeing. What soon became clear to us all was that Attorney Grimaldi really cares about his clients, and we were fortunate to have him on our side. I highly recommend that you go to Attorney Grimaldi if you are facing a criminal charge. He is an experienced trial lawyer and more importantly, he cares about the people he represents. Consider our experience for instance: (1) While taking care of his client, Attorney Grimaldi made sure to communicate with his client’s family as well. He kept us informed, and educated us about many possibilities we did not know about. (2) Attorney Grimaldi demonstrated that he genuinely cares about people when, even after my brother was no longer his client, he would call and ask how things are going. This shows that Attorney Grimaldi cares about the people he represents, and this is a quality that makes the difference among legal professionals. A lawyer who cares about you is a lawyer who’d work hard for you. Good luck to you in your search. I hope this helps.

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Posted by Jeff | April 3, 2015

David is GREAT!

David represented me in a case in Cambridge District Court. I had never been to court before and he made me feel completely at ease. David explained everything to me, and we got exactly the result we were looking for. I recommend David to anybody needing a criminal defense or OUI lawyer.

Posted by George | December 18, 2014

Professionalism, friendliness, and efficiency

David helped me in a criminal case in Boston. I could not have asked for a more trustworthy, knowledgeable and responsive attorney/person. He made me feel conformable, secure, relax as I was his only client. I was very please with his personal and professional skill.

Posted by Brian | December 8, 2014

Dave Grimaldi

I recently needed legal counsel on an issue that came up a few months ago. Not only was Mr. Grimaldi highly recommended to me but he went above and beyond to make sure he was available to me. In my short time with Mr. Grimaldi I felt as if I could not have made a better choice.

Posted by Jimmie T | November 22, 2014

Your best of Interest.....

David worked on a case for me in Superior court. The case last approximately 2yrs. Throughout the whole case David kept me well informed, optimistic, n hopefully. Over all David was an exceptional Lawyer. It was a pleasure being represented by him.

Posted by Christopher | October 19, 2014

Great Attorney

David was a great attorney while he was working with me on a couple cases i had out of chelsea district court.He helped me alot and did everything he can to his ability.Thank You David for all your help. Thank You

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Owner
David J. Grimaldi, P.C.
2014 - Present

Trial Attorney
Committee For Public Counsel Services
2007 - 2014

Law Clerk
Los Angeles County Public Defender Office
2006 - 2006

Law Clerk
Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, Harvard University
2005 - 2005

Case Assistant
Goodwin Procter LLP
2001 - 2002

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Education

National Criminal Defense College
Trial Practice Institute graduate
2013

Boston College Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2007

Clark University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2001

London School of Economics and Political Science
Year-long study abroad program
N/A

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Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. H.E.
Not Guilty

Commonwealth v. C.C.
Not guilty

Commonwealth v. S.F.
Case dismissed

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Associations

Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Board Member
2021 - Present

Criminal Justice Act Panel in Federal Court
Member
2015 - Present

Suffolk Lawyers for Justice
Member
2014 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association
Member
2014 - Present

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Languages Spoken

English

Spanish

Honors and Awards

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2021

Top Lawyer
Boston Magazine
2021

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2020

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2016

Certification to Accept Murder Case Appointments
Committee for Public Counsel Services
2015

Panel Member
Criminal Justice Act Board
2015

Outstanding Promise of Professional Achievement
Boston College Law School
2007

National Mock Trial Team Member
Boston College Law School
2007

Mock Trial Competition Finalist
Boston College Law School
2006

Lois and James Champy Scholarship
Boston College Law School
2006

The Robert S. Pitcoff Memorial Scholarship
Boston College Law School
2005

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Speaking Engagements

Zealous Advocacy Training
Opening Statements
2015

CPCS Pubic Defender Training
The Art of Cross-Examination
2014

Zealous Advocacy Training
Motions for Third Party Records
2013

Zealous Advocacy Training
Effective Opening Statements at Trial
2012

Warrant and Warrantless Search & Seizure
Challenging Police Searches of Cell Phones & Cellular Site Location Information (CSLI)
2012

CPCS Annual Public Defender Conference
Warrantless Searches of Cell Phones and Other Electronic Items
2009

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Attorney endorsements

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Given (12)

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Daniel Kron

Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Erin Opperman

Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Attorney Grimaldi for several years, and he is a smart, hardworking, and zealous attorney who always works for his clients' interests."

Greg Johnson

Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Grimaldi. He is an outstanding advocate for his clients and is well respected in the legal community."

Peter Pasciucco

Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dave is a superb attorney. I had several cases against him during my time as a prosecutor. He is always prepared, knows the law and passionately advocates for his clients."

Lauren Weitzen

Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Grimaldi and I worked together at the public defender's office for many years. During those years, he demonstrated to his peers and, more importantly, to his clients, that he is a smart and passionate attorney. Now, in private practice, he continues to demonstrate his skills in the courtroom and maintains his reputation of a hard-working attorney who obtains fantastic results."

Kelly Cusack

Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Attorney Grimaldi as a Public Defender before the Suffolk Superior Court where his dedication and tireless commitment to his clients showed through his trial results."

Keren Goldenberg

Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David was a stand out lawyer while working at the public defender's office and now brings his talents to his private practice."

Jeffrey Wiesner

Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Dave Grimaldi. Dave is a highly skilled defense attorney, with deep experience in the courtroom, and a track record of consistent success. If you have to go to trial on a case, Dave is the lawyer you would want representing you."

Justin Drechsler

Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Grimaldi is one of the hardest working and most skilled defense attorneys I have ever encountered. He leaves no stone unturned as he fights to uphold the rights of his clients. And time and time again, that work has paid off for his clients with victories in the courtroom. If you find yourself in trouble with the law, you would be wise to consult with Attorney Grimaldi at your earliest convenience."

Lefteris Travayiakis

Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Grimaldi is very thorough and knowledgeable in the law. I have observed him in court on several occasions and his preparation and courtroom advocacy skills are superb!"

Jonathan Fitch

Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly."

Michael Roitman

Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David Grimaldi is a very skilful and hard working criminal defense lawyer. He is well respected as a professional among the criminal defense attorneys in Boston and Massachusetts."

Timothy Perla

Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 20
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"David is a smart and assertive advocate for his clients."

Claudia Lagos

Unknown Attorney | Jul 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Andrew Cowan

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Grimaldi is among the finest in the Boston area. Trust him to handle any criminal charge aggressively and confidently."

Irvin Rakhlin

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is a hardworking and intelligent lawyer who goes the extra mile for his clients."

William Cosmas

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He's the first person I would call if I needed a criminal lawyer for any member of my family."

Robert Griffin

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Seth Orkand

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer - he's one of the best."

Jeffrey Miller

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney Grimaldi for several years. We work in many of the same courts and I have had the opportunity to see him defend his clients on many occasions. Dave is always prepared and provides his clients with a zealous defense. I recommend Dave for defense in all criminal matters."

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