Christopher B. Coughlin

Christopher B. Coughlin is a criminal defense attorney at Coughlin Law Group, PC in Massachusetts. He represents clients facing DUI, DWI, OUI, drug offenses, assault and battery, domestic assault, sexual assault, rape, misdemeanors, felonies, and other serious criminal charges. Mr. Coughlin uses his background as a former prosecutor to evaluate the evidence, understand how cases are built, and develop defense strategies for clients facing prosecution in state and federal courts.

Mr. Coughlin earned his J.D. from New England School of Law in Boston. He also received a B.A. in Business from Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire. His education provided a foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, negotiation, and practical problem-solving. This background supports his ability to explain criminal charges, evaluate case risks, prepare trial strategy, and guide clients through the pressures of the criminal justice system.

Mr. Coughlin previously served as an assistant district attorney with the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office from 2006 to 2009. He later served as managing partner of Milligan Coughlin LLC from 2009 to 2015. His experience includes thousands of criminal cases and lead counsel work in more than 100 trials. He has defended clients in Massachusetts and New Hampshire state courts and in the United States District Court for Massachusetts.

Christopher B. Coughlin is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, and New Hampshire Bar Association. He has been recognized as a Rising Star in criminal defense and has taught or presented on trial advocacy and criminal defense. Through his practice, Mr. Coughlin provides focused advocacy for clients facing serious criminal allegations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Coughlin Law Group, PC
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
• Member, Boston Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts
• New Hampshire

Education

• New England School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Saint Anselm College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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