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Benzaken · Sheehan · Wood

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Benzaken Sheehan and Wood LLP is a Massachusetts criminal defense firm with decades of experience handling cases from misdemeanors to serious felonies. From our Brockton office we provide strategic trial ready defense across the state.

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The Partners

Twenty years of trial experience. Every case.

Jason G. Benzaken

Founding Partner

Jason G. Benzaken

Founding partner focused on serious felony, murder, and federal cases. Two decades of trial experience and Supervising Attorney for the Plymouth County bar advocate program.

Michael F. Sheehan

Partner

Michael F. Sheehan

Former Assistant District Attorney with 100+ jury trials across Plymouth and Bristol Counties. Now defending criminal and OUI cases in District and Superior Courts statewide.

Joshua J. Wood

Partner

Joshua J. Wood

Partner focused on criminal defense and family law. Two decades trying cases throughout Massachusetts District and Superior Courts — from misdemeanors to murder.

Moira C. Barry

Associate

Moira C. Barry

Associate focused on criminal defense and appellate advocacy. Former judicial law clerk on the Massachusetts Appeals Court — admitted in MA, D. Mass., and the First Circuit.

Practice Areas

Serious defense for serious charges.

We defend clients against criminal charges at every level across Massachusetts

Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense

Our partners defend clients in district and superior courts across Massachusetts, from arraignment through trial and appeal.

Assault and Battery Charges

Assault and Battery Charges

We handle simple and aggravated assault, A&B with a dangerous weapon, and assault charges arising from disputes, bar incidents, and domestic situations.

Domestic Violence Charges

Domestic Violence Charges

We defend clients facing 209A restraining orders, criminal harassment, and related charges with discretion and trial readiness.

Sex Crime Charges

Sex Crime Charges

From indecent assault allegations to internet-based offenses, we prepare every case for trial from day one.

Aggravated Rape Charges

Aggravated Rape Charges

Aggravated rape carries the most serious penalties under Massachusetts law. These cases require uncompromising preparation.

Drug Charges

Drug Charges

We litigate suppression motions, challenge search warrants, and try drug cases when the Commonwealth refuses to dismiss.

Drunk Driving Charges

Drunk Driving Charges

First, second, and subsequent OUI charges, including breath test refusals and license suspension hearings at the RMV.

Theft and Larceny Charges

Theft and Larceny Charges

Larceny, shoplifting, embezzlement, receiving stolen property, and related felony property offenses.

Homicide Charges

Homicide Charges

Homicide cases require meticulous investigation, expert witnesses, and a partner-led trial team. That is what we provide.

Federal Charges

Federal Charges

We appear in the District of Massachusetts on federal narcotics, firearms, fraud, and conspiracy matters.

Fighting Federal Cases

Fighting Federal Cases

Federal cases are won in pretrial motions and grand jury practice. We litigate aggressively before trial and at trial.

Criminal Cases and Immigration

Criminal Cases and Immigration

A guilty plea for a non-citizen can mean deportation. We structure every disposition with immigration consequences in mind.

Defending Federal RICO Crimes

Defending Federal RICO Crimes

RICO and conspiracy indictments are document-heavy and witness-driven. We have the resources to take them on.

Appeals and Post-Conviction Work

Appeals and Post-Conviction Work

We handle direct appeals to the Massachusetts Appeals Court and SJC, as well as post-conviction motions and federal habeas petitions.

Probation Violations

Probation Violations

A probation surrender can mean immediate incarceration. We prepare for these hearings with the same intensity as a trial.

Parole

Parole

We prepare clients and families for hearings before the Massachusetts Parole Board, with a focus on release planning and advocacy.

Strategic Defenses in Drug Cases

Strategic Defenses in Drug Cases

Most drug cases turn on the search. We litigate Fourth Amendment issues exhaustively before considering any plea.

School Discipline

School Discipline

We represent students in expulsion hearings and parallel criminal investigations stemming from on-campus conduct.

Family Law

Family Law

We handle a limited family law practice, focused on cases that intersect with criminal or 209A matters.

Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense

Our partners defend clients in district and superior courts across Massachusetts, from arraignment through trial and appeal.

Assault and Battery Charges

Assault and Battery Charges

We handle simple and aggravated assault, A&B with a dangerous weapon, and assault charges arising from disputes, bar incidents, and domestic situations.

Domestic Violence Charges

Domestic Violence Charges

We defend clients facing 209A restraining orders, criminal harassment, and related charges with discretion and trial readiness.

Sex Crime Charges

Sex Crime Charges

From indecent assault allegations to internet-based offenses, we prepare every case for trial from day one.

Aggravated Rape Charges

Aggravated Rape Charges

Aggravated rape carries the most serious penalties under Massachusetts law. These cases require uncompromising preparation.

Drug Charges

Drug Charges

We litigate suppression motions, challenge search warrants, and try drug cases when the Commonwealth refuses to dismiss.

Drunk Driving Charges

Drunk Driving Charges

First, second, and subsequent OUI charges, including breath test refusals and license suspension hearings at the RMV.

Theft and Larceny Charges

Theft and Larceny Charges

Larceny, shoplifting, embezzlement, receiving stolen property, and related felony property offenses.

Homicide Charges

Homicide Charges

Homicide cases require meticulous investigation, expert witnesses, and a partner-led trial team. That is what we provide.

Federal Charges

Federal Charges

We appear in the District of Massachusetts on federal narcotics, firearms, fraud, and conspiracy matters.

Fighting Federal Cases

Fighting Federal Cases

Federal cases are won in pretrial motions and grand jury practice. We litigate aggressively before trial and at trial.

Criminal Cases and Immigration

Criminal Cases and Immigration

A guilty plea for a non-citizen can mean deportation. We structure every disposition with immigration consequences in mind.

Defending Federal RICO Crimes

Defending Federal RICO Crimes

RICO and conspiracy indictments are document-heavy and witness-driven. We have the resources to take them on.

Appeals and Post-Conviction Work

Appeals and Post-Conviction Work

We handle direct appeals to the Massachusetts Appeals Court and SJC, as well as post-conviction motions and federal habeas petitions.

Probation Violations

Probation Violations

A probation surrender can mean immediate incarceration. We prepare for these hearings with the same intensity as a trial.

Parole

Parole

We prepare clients and families for hearings before the Massachusetts Parole Board, with a focus on release planning and advocacy.

Strategic Defenses in Drug Cases

Strategic Defenses in Drug Cases

Most drug cases turn on the search. We litigate Fourth Amendment issues exhaustively before considering any plea.

School Discipline

School Discipline

We represent students in expulsion hearings and parallel criminal investigations stemming from on-campus conduct.

Family Law

Family Law

We handle a limited family law practice, focused on cases that intersect with criminal or 209A matters.

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When the call comes in, you speak with a partner not a screener. Every consultation is confidential, and we respond to every inquiry, typically within hours.

Office

1342 Belmont Street, Suite 102
Brockton, MA 02301

Phone

Email

office@bmswlaw.com

Hours

Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 6:00
After-hours by appointment