Patrick J. Noonan

Patrick J. Noonan is a Brockton, Massachusetts criminal defense attorney who has practiced exclusively in criminal defense since becoming licensed in 2011. He represents clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges, including homicide, sex offenses, firearms charges, drug crimes, OUI, and other serious allegations. His work covers investigations, pre-arraignment matters, bail and dangerousness hearings, motions, jury trials, bench trials, and appeals in Massachusetts courts.

Patrick earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Massachusetts School of Law. He served as an editor of the law review and earned Dean’s List recognition. He received his Bachelor’s degree in History, cum laude, from Stonehill College, where he was a Dean’s List student and Phi Alpha Theta member. His academic background supports detailed legal research, writing, constitutional analysis, and courtroom advocacy in complex criminal matters.

Patrick has represented hundreds of criminal defendants and has secured acquittals, dismissals, favorable plea resolutions, successful suppression rulings, and reversals on appeal. His trial experience includes homicide, rape, assault, firearms, drug distribution, OUI, theft, and other charges. His appellate work has reached the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and Appeals Court, including cases addressing search warrants, surveillance, plea validity, evidence suppression, and constitutional protections in criminal investigations.

Patrick J. Noonan has gained attention for precedent-setting criminal appeals and high-profile defense victories reported by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and regional news outlets. He has written on Miranda rights, expungement, and criminal law reform and has provided commentary on significant criminal justice issues. His practice reflects sustained focus on trial preparation, constitutional challenges, appellate advocacy, and protecting clients’ rights throughout every stage of a criminal case.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• University of Massachusetts School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Stonehill College
  BA in History with Cum Laude

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