Needham Heights Criminal Lawyers

With a law firm located in Medford, Massachusetts, defense attorney William Barabino has the experience necessary to successfully represent clients in a broad range of criminal defense matters, from driving offenses to drug charges.

The key to success in the courtroom is often thorough preparation. Motivated by a passion for justice, Mr. Barabino dedicates hours to thorough preparation that protects his clients' freedom. He researches legal issues, investigates facts and considers arguments. The result? He creates a strong defense that challenges prosecutors at every step of the way — excluding evidence from trial and forcing them to prove each element of...

Vikas is widely recognized as a leader in the New England legal community. He specializes in White-Collar Criminal Defense, International Extradition matters and State Criminal Defense. He is a past recipient of the “Excellence in the Law” award by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and has been recognized by Boston Magazine annually for the past 15 years as a “Super Lawyer” in white-collar criminal defense. He has twice been invited by the Federal judiciary to serve on Merit Selection Panels to appoint new Federal magistrate judges in Boston, served a 5-year term as a Hearing Officer for the Board of Bar Overseers and...

Attorney Christopher (“Chris”) Murphy began working for our office in 1997 as an intern. Shortly thereafter, Chris was hired as a paralegal while he attended law school. Upon obtaining a law license in 1999, Chris was immediately hired as an associate attorney. Since that time, Chris has climbed every possible rung on our law office corporate ladder and is now the managing partner of our law firm.

That long climb allowed Chris to work with clients at every level and on every type of legal matter handled by the firm. From day one, Chris embraced our “client first” approach. He is...

Prior to being an attorney, Matthew J. Kidd has been an employer, executive, salesperson, investor, and consultant. Attorney Kidd's extensive business background, combined with his trial advocacy skills make him a formidable presence in and out of the courtroom. Kidd is a graduate of Xaverian Brother’s High School, holds a BSc. Degree from Babson College in Finance, and a J.D. from Massachusetts School of Law. Attorney Kidd has also completed the Supreme Judicial Court mandated 40 hour Mediation Course. Mr. Kidd hold a Notary Public and Construction Supervisor License from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Attorney Kidd's exceptional dedication to his clients...

Attorney Contant was raised Burlington, a small suburban town north of Boston. He describes his parents as two of the hardest working people he has ever met. At a young age his parents taught him the value of hard work and perseverance. This is something he has taken with him each and every day in his law practice. Over the past 24 years Attorney Contant has developed a reputation as top litigator in courts all over Massachusetts. His practice is dedicated to the defense of adults and juveniles in all aspects of the criminal defense, Title IX...

Experienced Lowell criminal defense attorney, handing cases ranging from dui/oui, domestic violence, robbery offenses, motor vehicle charges, assault to murder, and more. Former prosecutor who approaches each case with a strategy designed based on how the ADA will likely prepare for trial and seeking to expose weaknesses in the government’s case. Over 10 years experience in criminal law, call for a free consultation today.

I started my legal career by working as a judicial law clerk for a judge on the Rhode Island Supreme Court. Thereafter I worked as an attorney for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for over eight years. I learned how insurance companies handle claims. I learned how to deal with an insurance company. In 1999, I started the law firm of Bates & Riordan with my partner. The firm focuses on personal injury law and criminal appeals. Our personal injury clients have been in accidents that range from construction site injuries to car accidents. Our criminal appeal involve everything from...

Meghan L. Howard joined Stopa & Associates as an Associate Attorney in July 2015. Ms. Howard focuses her practice in family law, divorce, personal injury, criminal defense.

A native of Jupiter, Florida, Ms. Howard received her undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Central Florida in 2011. During her time at the University of Central Florida, Ms. Howard was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity. Ms. Howard was also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society while she attended Palm Beach State College prior to transferring to the University of Central...

Michael Kelly is the founding attorney of Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers, a Boston-based personal injury law firm representing clients throughout Massachusetts. His practice is dedicated exclusively to plaintiffs’ personal injury matters, including car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian injuries, bicycle crashes, slip and falls, and other serious injury claims. An experienced trial attorney, Mr. Kelly is known for his strategic advocacy and relentless pursuit of justice on behalf of his clients. He has successfully recovered numerous six- and seven-figure settlements and verdicts, consistently holding negligent parties and insurance companies accountable for their actions. Whether through negotiation or litigation, Mr. Kelly’s focus remains...

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I am a former Middlesex County assistant district attorney. My entire practice is dedicated to defending people accused of crimes. I practice in every superior and district court in Eastern Massachusetts. I am an extremely experienced trial attorney. My website is located at www.springandspring.com and will provide you with additional information about my firm.

I have been a lawyer in Fall River, Massachusetts for over 30 years. I have practiced extensively in the courts in Bristol County, Plymouth County, Suffolk County and Norfolk County. My practice focuses on Divorce and Criminal Law including DUI/OUI. I handle all aspects of Family Law including child custody, visitation, father's rights, divorce modifications, separation agreements and property division. I also have an office in Quincy, MA. There is no cost for your first appointment.

Aidan Murphy’s career with Scalli Murphy Law began as a paralegal while attending law school. Working on the intimate details of each case has made Aidan efficient and detailed in more than a decade of practice as an attorney. Over the years, Aidan gained valuable courtroom, trial and transnational experience. Today, Aidan uses his experience to focus exclusively on clients suffering traumatic injury as a result of another's negligence and those facing criminal charges. Call Aidan when a loved one has suffered wrongful injury or death or when they stand accused of criminal acts by the...

Michael is an experienced criminal defense attorney, concentrating in state and federal CRIMINAL APPELLATE, HABEAS CORPUS, AND POSTCONVICTION LITIGATION. Michael has defended homicide, serious felony, and misdemeanor cases and has handled complex federal sentencing and parole matters. Michael devotes a significant part of his practice to the representation of professors, physicians, postdocs, and other scientists accused of SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH MISCONDUCT and also of students accused of plagiarism, ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT, & sexual misconduct at area law schools, medical schools, hospitals, and colleges in Boston and in other parts of the country, including at Babson, Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis, Brown, Cal...

I am the managing partner at Bates & Riordan, LLP. The firm is certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Diversity Office as a Woman Business Enterprise. My first career was as a Registered Nurse. After obtaining my nursing license in 1977, I worked in various Boston area teaching hospitals. I still maintain my nursing license. I started my second career in 1987, when I started attending Northeastern University Law School. I started Bates & Riordan in 1999 with my partner. We've been located in the Wollaston section of Quincy since 2001, but we have client through Massachusetts....

Attorney Marc E. Chapdelaine is the founding partner of Chapdelaine & Ryan, established in 2023 with his long-time associate, Tim Ryan. He originally founded Chapdelaine Law Office in 2006 after earning his J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law in 2002. He holds a B.A. from Stonehill College (1999). Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2002) and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (2003), Marc specializes in estate planning, civil litigation, personal injury, criminal defense, fiduciary litigation, and catastrophic injury. With extensive trial experience, he provides clients with strategic and results-driven representation. Marc is a dedicated member of the legal...

Craig M. Higgins earned his J.D. from the Massachusetts School of Law at Andover During Craig's law studies he received numerous honors, including multiple CALI excellence for the future awards and participated in the Colleges Trial Advocacy competition in 2017 and 2018, where the team placed #4 in the National Competition and #1 in the Northeast Region.

Prior to law school, Craig earned his B.A., from the University of Massachusetts Boston, cum laude and certificate from the Massachusetts Bay Community College, where he was commencement speaker at the 50th Commencement exercises in 2012. Craig has a background as a real...

I am Attorney Stephen O’Malley, and I have dedicated over twenty five years to litigation and criminal defense. Throughout my legal career, I have achieved several recognitions, including graduating Cum Laude and being chosen as the Commencement Speaker at Suffolk Law School. I was also voted as one of Lynn’s favorite lawyers by readers of the Lynn Item newspaper. Many of my clients are individuals who are dealing with their first arrest or criminal charges. These circumstances can be extremely stressful and unsettling for them and their families. If you or someone you know has been arrested or is under criminal...

Attorney Delaney is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Florida. Over the course of nearly 30 years in trial practice, Attorney Delaney has honed unique skills in the courtroom, having successfully defended many clients, particularly those in OUI/DUI cases. Attorney Delaney is highly regarded as one of the top OUI/DUI Defense Attorneys in Massachusetts due to his exceptional courtroom presence and experience. If you are facing OUI/DUI charges, having Attorney Delaney on your side is crucial.

I am a graduate of Suffolk University Law School. After years as a successful prosecutor, I am now a Massachusetts DUI attorney focused on OUI DUI DWI defense. Contact me if you need a Boston DUI Attorney to defend a Mass DUI charge.

Kevin W. Gaughen, Jr. joined the firm in August of 2009 from the Norfolk County District Attorneys office. Gaughen served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Wrentham, Quincy, Stoughton and Dedham District Courts and as the Assistant District Attorney in charge of the Brookline District and Juvenile Courts. Attorney Gaughen is known for his zealous trial advocacy. In an appeals court case, opposing counsel characterized him as to have "pummeled into the jury's consciousness"1 important portions of the case. The case was decided in his client's favor.

Attorney Gaughen is a graduate of...

I am a newly admitted lawyer, having graduated from Suffolk Law School in Boston in 2024. During my time at Suffolk, I concentrated on how the legal and health systems intersect. I found particular interest in courses like mental health law, medical malpractice, FDA law, and biomedical law and public policy. In my second year, I had the opportunity to work as a research assistant for Professor Marc Rodwin, focusing on topics such as the Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare drug prices. My research also covered patents, FDA drug applications, end-of-life decisions—including decisions to forgo treatment, and gene therapy. In my...