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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Boston, MA

Looking for a criminal defense lawyer in Boston? Review the directory below to compare your options.

20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Boston, MA
Important: Listings are compiled from publicly available sources and have not been independently verified by BeforeAttorney.com. We do not endorse any attorney or guarantee outcomes. Verify licensing and disciplinary status with the State Bar of Massachusetts before hiring.
Showing 20 criminal defense lawyers in Boston, MA Listings are displayed in no particular order and are not ranked by BeforeAttorney. Order does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of any attorney.
Law Offices of Brett Levy, PC
58 Winter St, Boston, MA 02108
(617) 338-2700 brettlevy.com
The Law Office of Rosemary C. Scapicchio
107 Union Wharf, Boston, MA 02109
(617) 263-7400 scapicchiolaw.com
Serpa Law Office
20 Park Plaza #400A, Boston, MA 02116
(617) 936-0201 serpalaw.com
Law Office of Matthew W Peterson
55 Union St Suite 400, Boston, MA 02108
(617) 295-7500 mwpetersonlaw.com
Law Office of Matthew W Peterson
55 Union St Suite 400, Boston, MA 02108
(617) 295-7500 mwpetersonlaw.com
Law Office Of Frank Fernandez, Esq.
185 Devonshire St Suite 302, Boston, MA 02110
(617) 393-0250 thefernandezfirm.com
Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm
44 School St #1000a, Boston, MA 02108
(617) 297-9213 davidyannetti.com
Law Office of Patrick J. Murphy
90 Canal St 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02114
(617) 367-0450 bostoncriminaldefenselawyers.com
Brad Bailey Law
44 School St Suite 1000B, Boston, MA 02108
(617) 500-0252 bradbaileylaw.com
Da Silva Law Group
100 Cambridge St 14th floor, Boston, MA 02114
(781) 223-6100 lawdasilva.com
Simons Law Office
53 State St Ste 500, Boston, MA 02109
(781) 797-0555 jbsimonslaw.com
Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Criminal Lawyers
10 Tremont St #602, Boston, MA 02108
(617) 263-6800 neymanlaw.com
The Law Office of Paul R. Moraski
100 State St f9, Boston, MA 02109
(978) 321-2779 massdefense.com
Altman & Altman, LLP - Personal Injury Attorneys
1 State St Suite 2, Boston, MA 02109
(617) 547-1205 altmanllp.com
Rakhlin Law
230 Commercial St #19, Boston, MA 02109
(617) 564-0466 rakhlinlaw.com
Gens & Stanton P.C.
12 Ericsson St, Boston, MA 02122
(617) 206-4675 genslawoffices.com
Combies Hanson, P.C.
12 Ericsson St, Boston, MA 02122
(857) 855-6959 combieshanson.com
Dakota Martin Law
1 Washington Mall #1106, Boston, MA 02108
(617) 657-4529 dakotamartinlaw.com
Gioia Law, LLC - Attorney Patrick M. Gioia
132 Lincoln St Suite 5L, Boston, MA 02111
(617) 784-2010 gioialaw.com
Coughlin Law | Criminal & DUI Defense
83 Atlantic Ave Suite 2C, Boston, MA 02110
(617) 758-8888 coughlinlaw.com

What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Boston Cost?

Criminal defense lawyer costs in Boston vary widely. For a simple misdemeanor a flat fee may range from 1500 to 5000 dollars. For a felony case fees can range from 5000 to 20000 dollars or more. Many lawyers charge an hourly rate between 250 and 600 dollars. Some offer payment plans. This is general information and not legal advice.

* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of cases do criminal defense lawyers handle in Boston?
Boston criminal defense lawyers handle cases such as OUI DUI drug crimes assault and battery theft and white collar crimes. They also represent clients in Boston Municipal Court and Suffolk Superior Court.
How long do I have to hire a lawyer after an arrest in Massachusetts?
You should hire a lawyer as soon as possible after an arrest. Massachusetts law requires an arraignment within 24 hours if you are in custody. Your lawyer can appear with you at this first court date.
What is the statute of limitations for criminal charges in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts the statute of limitations varies by crime. For most felonies it is 6 years. For misdemeanors it is usually 1 year. Some serious crimes like murder have no time limit.