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Joshua J. Wood

Trial-tested across criminal defense and family law — from minor misdemeanors to major felonies, including murder.

Massachusetts Boston University School of Law Admitted MA · D. Mass.
Joshua J. Wood, Partner
Biography

Two decades in courtrooms across the Commonwealth — defending clients, reuniting families, and trying the cases others won't.

Joshua Wood focuses his practice on all areas of criminal and family law. Attorney Wood is a 2004 graduate of Boston University School of Law and is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

After law school, Attorney Wood worked as a staff attorney for the Committee for Public Counsel Services in the Brockton office from 2004 until 2006. In 2006, Attorney Wood entered private practice, focusing on both criminal defense and family law.

Attorney Wood partnered with Jason Benzaken in 2008 and began Benzaken and Wood, LLP, a small practice focusing primarily on criminal defense. Since that time, Attorney Wood has practiced throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in both the District Courts and Superior Courts, handling all types of criminal cases — from minor misdemeanors to major felonies, including murder.

Achievements
  • Trial Experience

    Two decades trying criminal cases — from misdemeanors to murder — in District and Superior Courts statewide.

  • Family Law

    Divorce, custody, and parenting matters handled with the same trial-tested rigor as criminal defense.

  • Federal Practice

    Admitted to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

  • Public Defense Roots

    Former CPCS staff attorney (2004–2006) — protecting indigent defendants from day one of his career.

Client Reviews

In their own words.

Hired Attorney

I had an excellent experience working with Attorney Joshua Wood. From the very beginning, he showed genuine care and dedication to my case. He was proactive in addressing any concerns and always stayed ahead of potential issues. What stood out the most was his prompt responsiveness — whether it was a phone call or a message, he made sure to reply quickly and kept me informed every step of the way. His professionalism and commitment gave me confidence throughout the process, which was quickly resolved.

Anonymous

April 22, 2024 · Hired Attorney · Lawsuits & Disputes

Brilliant case strategist

Pays attention to more critical areas of the case, very articulate, extremely intelligent, well spoken, great persuasive character, trustworthy, exceptional dress attire, punctual, reliable — overall a determined lawyer who will win.

Anonymous

April 20, 2024 · Hired Attorney · Litigation

Hard working and worth it

Mr. Wood represented a loved one and he did an incredible job. He was amazing to work with and to watch during trial — confident, precise and truly dedicated to his client. Thank you Josh Wood! Eternally grateful for your perseverance, determination and extremely hard work!

Chazz

April 29, 2023 · Hired Attorney · Criminal Defense

Joshua Wood, I want to give you more stars!

This man works extremely hard and efficiently. He worked on my case with confidence and positivity, kept me up to date on even the most mundane things, and cared for my well being the entire time. I went to trial knowing with confidence I had someone by my side who not only believed my innocence but was extremely well prepared. I was found not guilty due to Joshua Wood's hard work and experience.

Ann

January 24, 2020 · Hired Attorney · Lawsuits & Disputes

He is worthy of your trust

Attorney Josh Wood was one of the only lawyers open to take on the challenge of my case and put up with an extremely headstrong client. He knew when to push and when to just stand tall. Attorney Wood showed true professionalism and strength of character during the arduous case I was involved in. I will highly recommend him to take on your challenges and he will get results.

Jay

November 15, 2016 · Hired Attorney · Child Custody

True professional and genuine person

I have been lucky to have Josh as representation in an ongoing battle to establish a parenting schedule with my 8 year old daughter. Josh has been extremely communicative, proactive and above all understanding as this has been a very emotional process. Josh epitomizes why great lawyers become lawyers — he truly cares, believes in what is just and will fight for it.

Anonymous

December 04, 2013 · Criminal Defense

Honest recommendation

Josh was the most peace of mind I had in a three year divorce case. Josh took over my case after another lawyer had blown it almost beyond any hope for me. Josh stood up for me in court and seemed to say all the things that I wanted to scream out. He saw through all the injustices and made things right — preserved my freedom and my second amendment rights. Josh Wood really is the man.

R J P

February 05, 2012 · Divorce & Separation

He's a beast

My case looked bad and he won it. He filed a motion and got it tossed out in one of the toughest courts. I tell everybody — hire this guy.

Kellie MacDonald

January 19, 2012 · Criminal Defense

Hired Attorney

I had an excellent experience working with Attorney Joshua Wood. From the very beginning, he showed genuine care and dedication to my case. He was proactive in addressing any concerns and always stayed ahead of potential issues. What stood out the most was his prompt responsiveness — whether it was a phone call or a message, he made sure to reply quickly and kept me informed every step of the way. His professionalism and commitment gave me confidence throughout the process, which was quickly resolved.

Anonymous

April 22, 2024 · Hired Attorney · Lawsuits & Disputes

Brilliant case strategist

Pays attention to more critical areas of the case, very articulate, extremely intelligent, well spoken, great persuasive character, trustworthy, exceptional dress attire, punctual, reliable — overall a determined lawyer who will win.

Anonymous

April 20, 2024 · Hired Attorney · Litigation

Hard working and worth it

Mr. Wood represented a loved one and he did an incredible job. He was amazing to work with and to watch during trial — confident, precise and truly dedicated to his client. Thank you Josh Wood! Eternally grateful for your perseverance, determination and extremely hard work!

Chazz

April 29, 2023 · Hired Attorney · Criminal Defense

Joshua Wood, I want to give you more stars!

This man works extremely hard and efficiently. He worked on my case with confidence and positivity, kept me up to date on even the most mundane things, and cared for my well being the entire time. I went to trial knowing with confidence I had someone by my side who not only believed my innocence but was extremely well prepared. I was found not guilty due to Joshua Wood's hard work and experience.

Ann

January 24, 2020 · Hired Attorney · Lawsuits & Disputes

He is worthy of your trust

Attorney Josh Wood was one of the only lawyers open to take on the challenge of my case and put up with an extremely headstrong client. He knew when to push and when to just stand tall. Attorney Wood showed true professionalism and strength of character during the arduous case I was involved in. I will highly recommend him to take on your challenges and he will get results.

Jay

November 15, 2016 · Hired Attorney · Child Custody

True professional and genuine person

I have been lucky to have Josh as representation in an ongoing battle to establish a parenting schedule with my 8 year old daughter. Josh has been extremely communicative, proactive and above all understanding as this has been a very emotional process. Josh epitomizes why great lawyers become lawyers — he truly cares, believes in what is just and will fight for it.

Anonymous

December 04, 2013 · Criminal Defense

Honest recommendation

Josh was the most peace of mind I had in a three year divorce case. Josh took over my case after another lawyer had blown it almost beyond any hope for me. Josh stood up for me in court and seemed to say all the things that I wanted to scream out. He saw through all the injustices and made things right — preserved my freedom and my second amendment rights. Josh Wood really is the man.

R J P

February 05, 2012 · Divorce & Separation

He's a beast

My case looked bad and he won it. He filed a motion and got it tossed out in one of the toughest courts. I tell everybody — hire this guy.

Kellie MacDonald

January 19, 2012 · Criminal Defense

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