Keith Durden

Keith Durden is a Quincy, Massachusetts, attorney whose practice covers criminal defense, civil litigation, consumer bankruptcy, real estate litigation, immigration, estate planning, and tax law. In criminal cases, he represents individuals charged with serious offenses in Massachusetts District and Superior Courts. His work includes matters involving homicide, assault, sexual offenses, robbery, firearms, drug crimes, and other alleged violations. Keith brings experience in several areas of litigation to cases that require close review of facts and legal procedure.

Keith earned a B.A. in Political Science and Economics from Northeastern University in 1998, graduating magna cum laude. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School in 2002, where he was a Harry N. Wyatt Scholar. His studies in law, politics, and economics provide a basis for examining legal disputes that involve individuals, businesses, and financial obligations. His formal training also supports a practice extending from criminal proceedings to bankruptcy and civil litigation.

Keith began his legal career as an associate with Bingham McCutchen, LLP and later Donovan Hatem, LLP. He subsequently managed his own law office and co-founded Dessin & Durden, LLP. In criminal defense, he has represented hundreds of accused people from arraignment through trial. His experience also includes matters before the Massachusetts Appeals Court and a reported case, Commonwealth v. Franke Gomez, 480 Mass. 240 (2018). He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Keith Durden is admitted before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for that district, and the United States Tax Court. His professional affiliations include the Boston Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, and National Lawyers Guild. His varied litigation background enables him to address cases involving overlapping legal issues, such as criminal allegations and related financial or civil concerns. He focuses on identifying the legal questions that matter and preparing clients for the next stage of proceedings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Durden Law Offices, P.C.
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• University of Chicago Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northeastern University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Magna Cum Laude)

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