When facing criminal charges, hiring the right attorney can make all the difference.
Start with: Do you win?
Last week on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, DISMISSED: In Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Defendant, Docket No. 2467 CR 1878, Charges of Assault and Battery and Felony Malicious Damage to a Motor Vehicle against my client were DISMISSED on the day of trial.*
- What’s your overall criminal case resolution rate?
- Look for a high success rate, but also ask about the types of cases and complexity.
- How do you define “resolved”?
- Clarify if it means dismissal, acquittal, or plea bargain.
- What’s your trial experience?
- Find out how many cases they’ve taken to trial and their win/loss record.
- Can you share specific case examples?
- Request anonymized examples of similar cases and their outcomes.
- How do you approach plea bargaining?
- Understand their strategy and negotiation skills.
- What’s your experience with my specific charge?
- Ensure they have relevant experience with your type of case.
- How will you keep me informed about my case’s progress?
- Establish expectations for communication.
I have been providing criminal defense services in Massachusetts for over Thirty (30) years. I have been named a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer” by The National Trial Lawyers, I have earned the “Clients’ Choice Award” by AVVO, the Client Champion Platinum Award by Martindale-Hubbell, I have been named a “Top Tier Lawyer” by the American Trial Academy, I have been named a “Superior DUI Attorney” by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense, one of the “Ten best attorneys for Massachusetts”, by the American institute of DUI/DWI attorneys and I have won over Ninety Percent (90%) of my trials.*
Call a Top Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer Now at: (508) 393-4162.
This blog is not intended to be legal advice, if you have been charged with a crime in Massachusetts you should call an experienced and successful Criminal Defense Attorney immediately.