Nineteen practices. One standard of defense.
From district court arraignments to federal trials in Boston, our partners handle the full range of state and federal criminal matters in Massachusetts. Every case is staffed by a partner — never handed off.
Every case prepared as if it will be tried.
Browse the full range of matters our firm handles. If you don't see your charge listed, call — we likely defend it.
01Criminal Defense
Our partners defend clients in district and superior courts across Massachusetts, from arraignment through trial and appeal.
02Assault 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.
03Domestic Violence Charges
We defend clients facing 209A restraining orders, criminal harassment, and related charges with discretion and trial readiness.
04Sex Crime Charges
From indecent assault allegations to internet-based offenses, we prepare every case for trial from day one.
05Aggravated Rape Charges
Aggravated rape carries the most serious penalties under Massachusetts law. These cases require uncompromising preparation.
06Drug Charges
We litigate suppression motions, challenge search warrants, and try drug cases when the Commonwealth refuses to dismiss.
07Drunk Driving Charges
First, second, and subsequent OUI charges, including breath test refusals and license suspension hearings at the RMV.
08Theft and Larceny Charges
Larceny, shoplifting, embezzlement, receiving stolen property, and related felony property offenses.
09Homicide Charges
Homicide cases require meticulous investigation, expert witnesses, and a partner-led trial team. That is what we provide.
10Federal Charges
We appear in the District of Massachusetts on federal narcotics, firearms, fraud, and conspiracy matters.
11Fighting Federal Cases
Federal cases are won in pretrial motions and grand jury practice. We litigate aggressively before trial and at trial.
12Criminal Cases and Immigration
A guilty plea for a non-citizen can mean deportation. We structure every disposition with immigration consequences in mind.
13Defending Federal RICO Crimes
RICO and conspiracy indictments are document-heavy and witness-driven. We have the resources to take them on.
14Appeals 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.
15Probation Violations
A probation surrender can mean immediate incarceration. We prepare for these hearings with the same intensity as a trial.
16Parole
We prepare clients and families for hearings before the Massachusetts Parole Board, with a focus on release planning and advocacy.
17Strategic Defenses in Drug Cases
Most drug cases turn on the search. We litigate Fourth Amendment issues exhaustively before considering any plea.
18School Discipline
We represent students in expulsion hearings and parallel criminal investigations stemming from on-campus conduct.
19Family Law
We handle a limited family law practice, focused on cases that intersect with criminal or 209A matters.
Charged with something not listed? Most criminal matters in Massachusetts fall within our practice. Call to confirm.
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Common questions from people facing criminal charges in Massachusetts. Anything not covered here, ask us directly.
Speak with a partnerYes. The most consequential decisions in a criminal case are often made before charges are filed — during the police investigation. Retaining counsel early can mean the difference between a charge and no charge.
Yes. Every matter at Benzaken, Sheehan & Wood is partner-led. You will not be handed off to a junior associate or paralegal once you've signed the engagement.
Statewide. We appear regularly in district, superior, and federal courts across the Commonwealth, including Plymouth, Bristol, Norfolk, Suffolk, Middlesex, and the federal District of Massachusetts.
Yes. We are admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and routinely defend federal indictments — including narcotics, firearms, fraud, conspiracy, and RICO matters.
Almost certainly. Many common criminal dispositions trigger removal proceedings. We structure pleas with immigration consequences in mind and coordinate with immigration counsel where appropriate.
Initial consultations are confidential. Call the office to schedule — a partner will speak with you directly to assess your matter before any commitment is made.
Yes. We regularly handle direct appeals, motions for new trial, and post-conviction litigation in cases originally tried by other counsel.
Typically within hours. Every call is answered by an attorney, and after-hours emergencies are accommodated by appointment.
Real attorneys.
One call away.
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.
Brockton, MA 02301
After-hours by appointment