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1,061 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Boston, MA area.

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  • Rachel Self

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    Rachel M. Self, P.C.
    6 Beacon Street, Suite 825, Boston, MA
    5.0 stars 113 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Located in downtown Boston, I specialize in criminal defense and immigration law.

    Practice area
    50% Criminal defense, 50% Immigration

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    MA, Active since 2004

  • Joseph Simons

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    Simons Law Office
    10 Post Office Square, Suite 800, Boston, MA
    5.0 stars 69 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    High-Quality Criminal Defense Attorney.
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  • Matthew Peterson

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    Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson
    55 Union Street, Suite: 400, Boston, MA
    5.0 stars 53 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    You deserve an attorney who will fight for the best possible resolution to your case. I won't run from a fight.

    Practice area
    35% Criminal defense, 25% Immigration, 15% DUI and DWI, and more.

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    Hourly Rates, $300-$450/hourRetainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work Sometimes

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    MA, Active since 2018

  • David Yannetti

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    Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm
    44 School Street, #1000A, Boston, MA
    5.0 stars 33 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    David Yannetti is a highly rated criminal defense expert, leading a team of experienced attorneys.

    Practice area
    40% Criminal defense, 15% Sex crime, 15% DUI and DWI, and more.

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    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

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    MA, Active since 1989

  • Steven Topazio

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    Law Office of Steven J. Topazio
    Suite 1000C, 44 School Street, Boston, MA
    5.0 stars 56 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    The Best Defense from an Attorney you can Trust.

    Practice area
    32% Criminal defense, 20% Violent crime, 20% DUI and DWI, and more.

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    Free Consultation
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    30 minutesHourly Rates, $350-$400/hourContingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome. 33%-45%

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    MA, Active since 1986

  • Steven Kim

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    Law Office of Steven S. Kim
    2001 Beacon Street, Suite 101, Boston, MA
    5.0 stars 27 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    We’ll make sure you’re fully informed about your case and answer all your questions.

    Practice area
    70% Criminal defense, 15% DUI and DWI, 10% Civil rights

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    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

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    MA, Active since 2002

  • Lauren Weitzen

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    Lawson & Weitzen, LLP
    88 Black Falcon Ave Ste 345, Boston, MA
    5.0 stars 14 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Experienced Criminal Defense Atty; 2014-20 Super Lawyers Rising Star, AVVO Client's Choice Award Attorney

    Practice area
    50% Criminal defense, 15% Domestic violence, 15% Sex crime, and more.

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    30 minutesHourly Rates, $325-$375/hourRetainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work Always

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    MA, Active since 2006

  • Aaron Lazar

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    Attorney at Law
    185 Devonshire Street, Suite 401, Boston, MA
    5.0 stars 28 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.3  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I focus my practice on helping people who face real-life issues. I have dedicated my entire career to this. While in college, I helped draft a grant to secure federal funding for a court-related program for people with substance abuse issues. I al...

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    45% Criminal defense, 30% DUI and DWI, 25% Domestic violence

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    30 minutes

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    MA, Active since 2008

  • Christopher Coughlin

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    Coughlin Law Group PC
    98 N Washington Street, Suite B3, Boston, MA
    5.0 stars 51 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Christopher B. Coughlin is a former prosecutor and seasoned criminal defense lawyer.

    Practice area
    25% Criminal defense, 50% DUI and DWI, 10% Sex crime, and more.

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    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

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    MA, Active since 2006

  • Matthew Barison

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    Matthew K. Barison, Esq.
    100 Cambridge St., 14th Floor, Boston, MA
    5.0 stars 22 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Matthew K. Barison, Esq. is an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney with over 12 years of trial experience.
  • Michael Schneider

    Good Schneider Cormier & Fried
    83 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA
    5.0 stars 3 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Litigating criminal cases since 1983, with focus on post-conviction litigation.

    Practice area
    30% Criminal defense, 30% Appeals, 20% Constitutional, and more.

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    MA, Active since 1983

  • Brad Bailey

    Brad Bailey Law
    44 School Street, Suite 1000B, Boston, MA
    5.0 stars 18 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Brad Bailey Law has the criminal defense experience that counts when it really matters. Call us now!
  • Peter Bellotti

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    Bellotti Law Group, P.C.
    Schrafft Center, 529 Main St #128, Boston, MA
    5.0 stars 30 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    AN OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY IN EVERY WAY - Judge Gerald Alch
  • Rui Alves

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    Barton Gilman
    75 Federal Street, 9th floor, Boston, MA
    4.5 stars 23 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Helping Families Resolve Disputes. Call to Speak With an Experienced Attorney
  • Dakota Martin

    Law Office of Dakota D. Martin
    35 India Street, suite 300, Boston, MA
    5.0 stars 30 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    A Criminal Conviction Will Impact Your Life.   Defend Yourself. Call Today For a Free Consultation   
  • James Milligan

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    Attorney James Milligan
    867 Boylston Street, Suite 5000, Boston, MA
    5.0 stars 187 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Don't take another chance. You need proven and powerful drunk driving representation. Free Case Eval
  • Ryan Sullivan

    Ryan Sullivan Law, PC
    55 Union Street, Third Floor, Suite 3, Boston, MA
    5.0 stars 15 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Attorney Sullivan is a criminal law, OUI/DUI, and trial attorney with an office in Lowell, Massachusetts.  Cases all across the state are welcome, however a great deal of his criminal defense cases are in Middlesex County where he worked as an awa...
  • Matthew Kidd

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    Law Office of Matthew J. Kidd
    12 Ericsson Street, Suit 201, Boston, MA
    5.0 stars 73 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Expertise.com ranked Kidd in the Top 20 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Boston. Kidd is fully trained and certified for Criminal Defense by the Commonwealths Public Defenders Office (CPCS) and completed the Litigation Academy at the the United State...
  • Dmitry Lev

    The Lev Law Firm
    One Post Office Square, Suite 3600, Boston, MA
    5.0 stars 33 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Dmitry Lev is an experienced litigator known for his winning jury trial track record in Massachusetts Courts. A cum laude graduate of the Roger Williams University School of Law, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration ...
  • Lauren Thomas

    Lauren Thomas Law
    6 Beacon Street Suite 720, Boston, MA
    5.0 stars 14 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Lauren began her career working in the legal field in her home state of Wisconsin and since then in connection with various agencies in Massachusetts, including the New England Innocence Project, Committee for Public Counsel Services and Suffolk L...

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Nearby Courthouses

Roxbury Division, Boston Municipal Court
Criminal Court, 85 Warren St.
Roxbury, MA 2119
617-427-7000Court Website | Get Directions

Chelsea District Court
Criminal Court, 120 Broadway
Chelsea, MA 2150
617-660-9200Court Website | Get Directions

South Boston Division, Boston Municipal Court
Criminal Court, 535 East Broadway
South Boston, MA 2127
617-268-9292Court Website | Get Directions

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