Top Rated Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Probate and more

Bio: Attorney Sabrina Bonanno practices in courts across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Her practice includes criminal defense, hearings before the Sex Offender Registry Board, and on appeal in G.L. c. 30A actions in Superior Court. She has represe...

Rating: 9.3

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Bio: Attorney Jason A. Guida is the leading expert on Massachusetts firearms laws and regulations. Attorney Guida’s unique professional background gives his clients an edge in achieving successful results in a cost effective manner. His extensive knowl...

Rating: 8.9

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: At the Law Office of Lenore Glaser, we know what is at stake in criminal law matters. You will receive the preparation, commitment to your case and attention you deserve. Facing a criminal charge is a serious, potentially life-altering experience ...

Rating: 9.6

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: As the founder of Bisson Law, attorney Barry J. Bisson focuses his practice on criminal defense and civil litigation. Mr. Bisson serves clients in Massachusetts and New York. In his criminal law practice, Mr. Bisson represents individuals who have...

Rating: 10

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Prior to founding the firm of Eisenstadt Law, Attorney Joseph Eisenstadt worked as an Assistant Massachusetts Attorney General and Assistant Suffolk County District Attorney. As an Assistant Attorney General, he prosecuted white collar, environmen...

Rating: 9.6

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Federal Crime and more

Rating: 9.3

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more

Bio: Former Essex County asst. District Attorney and Former asst. Massachusetts state Attorney General, Celebrating 36 years of ongoing success.

Rating: 9.8

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Education and more

Bio: Darren Griffis protects the rights of anyone accused of a crime and anyone who has been convicted of criminal charges in both state and federal courts throughout Massachusetts. In addition to this criminal defense practice, Darren also represents ...

Rating: 9.2

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "Very, very, very, very good lawyer. I had a case in Brooklyn where my old lawyer did nothing for 18 months. I hired Daniel and he fixed everything in one appearance. Daniel plea bargained my case down to a violation, even though it was initially s..."

Rating: 9.8

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: As an Assistant District Attorney, I had the opportunity to prosecute countless cases in both the District and Superior Courts. With the skills and experience I obtained as a prosecutor, I am now particulalry well suited to successfully defend tho...

Rating: 10

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI

Bio: Attorney Michael G. Bradley has a proven track record of obtaining positive results for his clients, despite the difficult situation they find themselves in. He achieves a high degree of success by applying years of hands-on experience on both sid...

Rating: 10

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Landlord & Tenant

Bio: Attorney Carbone focuses his practice on Drunk Driving Defense, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Litigation. Prior to going into private practice, Attorney Carbone was a partner at at law firm in Fitchburg, MA, an associate at a law firm in Wo...

Rating: 9.9

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Litigation

Helping immigration clients represents one of the most rewarding experiences in my career.

Rating: 9.5

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Bio: Attorney Briones has over two decades of experience representing clients in Federal and Massachusetts Courts including Civil, Criminal and Probate and Family Court. Prior to attending law school, Sarah worked for a large insurance Company in Bosto...

Rating: 9.0

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Litigation and more

Bio: Former prosecutor with 35 years experience in criminal law and related litigation. Experience in all Second Amendment matters.

Rating: 8.9

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more

Review: "Mr. Cote helped me with an onerous case with a difficult contractor, in which i could not resolve myself. He was able to successfully work out my issue in what looked like a hopeless settlement. I was referred to him because of his superlative rep..."

Rating: 8.3

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Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I was born and raised on the South Shore of Boston where my law practice is currently based- with an offices in Boston and in my hometown of Marshfield. As a criminal defense attorney I have learned that no case is too big or too small because eve...

Rating: 8.5

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