Top Criminal Defense Lawyers From Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, being charged with a crime—whether it’s OUI, drug possession, larceny, or assault—can carry serious, lasting consequences. With a complex legal system and high standards of proof, you need a defense that’s strategic, knowledgeable, and focused on results. From Boston to the Berkshires, protecting your rights is critical. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys across Massachusetts—respected advocates known for their legal skill, clear guidance, and unwavering dedication to delivering strong, fair representation when it matters most.

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David Altman
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Gun Law, Identity Theft, ...
Paul J. Toland
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Asylum, Citizenship, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Gun Law, Sex Crime, Visa and Permits
Jill MacDonald
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Appeals, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, Guardianship, ...
Nicole Scapicchio
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, Gun Law
Jason G. Benzaken
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault And Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Litigation, Speeding And Traffic Ticket, Violent Crime
Angela J. Cavanaugh
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Appeals, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Guardianship, ...
Rachel M. Self
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Asylum, Citizenship, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Juvenile, Visa and Permits
Raipher D. Pellegrino
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Contracts And Agreements, Drug Crime, ...
Peter V. Bellotti
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits and Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Constitutional, Construction Accidents, Drug Crime, Gun Law, ...
Stephen P. O’Malley Jr.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Gun Law, Restraining Orders, Sex Crime, ...
Desmond P. FitzGerald
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Asylum, Child Abuse & Neglect, Citizenship, Credit Card Fraud, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Jeremy T. Hersh
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Contracts And Agreements, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Thomas E. Argenio
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Litigation
Ambar Maceo-Rossi
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Employee Benefits, Identity Theft, Litigation, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime, ...
Timothy Wilton
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Appeals, Brain Injury, Constitutional, DUI & DWI, Discrimination, Government Contracts, ...
Paul D. Carlson
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Commercial Real Estate, Contracts And Agreements, DUI & DWI, Debt & Lending, ...
Hank Brennan
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction And Development, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, ...
Michael C. Najjar
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Appeals, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, ...
Kelly Norton
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, Sex Crime, Violent Crime
Wilfred C. Driscoll, Jr.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Marc D. Roberts
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Federal Crime, Violent Crime
Paul E. Clancy Jr.
Legal Specialization: Consumer, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Animal and Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Michael DelSignore
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal and Dog Bites, Assault And Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, ...
Joe Serpa
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Gun Law, Juvenile, Sex Crime

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