Mr. Durden has 17 years of experience in the areas of criminal law, civil litigation, consumer bankruptcy law, real estate litigation, immigration law, estate planning, and tax law.
In his criminal defense practice he has represented hundreds of accused individuals in the District and Superior Courts of Massachusetts from arraignment to trial. He has experience with cases involving homicide, assault to murder, rape, armed robbery, drug trafficking, drug possession, drug distribution, gun possession, 209A violations, larceny, kidnapping, and other criminal violations.
Mr. Durden received his Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School in 2002 where he was a Harry N. Wyatt Scholar and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics, magna cum laude, from Northeastern University in 1998.
He is admitted to practice in all courts in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, and the United States Tax Court. He also has experience with cases before the Massachusetts Appeals Court.
Practice areas
Representation of the criminally accused in court proceedings in Superior and District Court from arraignment to trial.
Represent debtors in chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy filings
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Active | 2003 | 06/06/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2015 |
| Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2014 |
| Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2013 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | The Durden Law Office | 2006 - Present |
| Shareholder | Redmond Durden, P.C. | 2008 - 2010 |
| Associate | Donovan Hatem LLP | 2004 - 2006 |
| Associate | Bingham McCutchen LLP | 2002 - 2004 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Bar Association, Consumer Bankruptcy Committee | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Boston Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers Project | Panel Attorney | 2010 - Present |
| Suffolk Lawyers for Justice | Bar Advocate | 2006 - Present |
| Middlesex Defense Attorneys | Bar Advocate | 2006 - Present |
| Massachusetts Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present |
| Boston Bar Association | Member | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| National Lawyers Guild | Member | N/A |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
| Northeastern University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1998 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth v. Name Withheld | Not Guilty after Jury Trial |
| Jones v. City of Boston | Settlement |
| Commonwealth v. Name Withheld | Not Guilty after Jury Trial |
| Commonwealth v. Name Withheld | Found Not Guilty after Jury Trial |
| Commonwealth v. Name Withheld | Not Guilty after Jury Trial |
| Commonwealth v. Name Withheld | Not Guilty |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth v. Name Withheld | Not Guilty after Jury Trial |
| Commonwealth v. Name Withheld | Found Not Guilty after Jury Trial |
| Commonwealth v. Name Withheld | Not Guilty after Jury Trial |
| Commonwealth v. Name Withheld | Not Guilty after arguing First Amendment to Jury |
| Commonwealth v. Name Withheld | Not Guilty after Jury Trial |
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Jeffrey Miller, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 5, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Kron, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 17, 2017
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Simply said, Keith is an outstanding criminal attorney. Highly recommended!
Douglas Borthwick, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 21, 2014
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Melvin Heard, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 22, 2014
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Excellent and dedicated attorney. Highly intelligent and compassionate advocate. Someone you want on your side.
Ogor Okoye, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Keith Durden is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very, very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly.
I endorse this lawyer.
Paul Mahoney, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 21, 2013
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Keith and I practice in some very difficult courts in Middlesex County. An excellent criminal lawyer.
Stefan Jouret, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 29, 2013
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Keith's handled many, many criminal defense matters and is highly skilled in the area. He is also kind and compassionate--critical client-services qualities.
Christopher Leroi, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 20, 2013
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Mr. Durden is simply an exceptional attorney who I would recommend to everyone and anyone. I am a former judge, former magistrate, former prosecutor, and an attorney with 24 years of experience. I still learn from his answers on Avvo on a daily basis and I am constantly impressed.
William Roa, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 25, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
M. Miller, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 15, 2013
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Dmitry Lev, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 20, 2013
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Jeffrey Caffee, Civil rights Attorney on Mar 13, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Matisyahu Wolfberg, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Nov 26, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Robert McCarthy, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 23, 2012
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It is my pleasure to endorse Attorney Durden who is a respected member of the legal community and a knowledgeable advocate.
Ismail Mohammed, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 19, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer.
James Cormier, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 24, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Howard Lewis, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 20, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Durden is an outstanding attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients. He is a credit to the legal profession.
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