Massachusetts Assault & Battery Charges.
At Benzaken, Sheehan & Wood, LLP, our Brockton criminal defense attorneys understand the serious impact of an assault and battery charge. We fight for the best possible outcomes while minimizing stress on you and your family.
District · Superior · Federal
Trial-ready in every Massachusetts court.
Experienced defense from former prosecutors and public defenders.
Our partners — Benzaken, Maguire, Sheehan, and Wood — began their careers as public defenders or prosecutors before dedicating their practices entirely to criminal defense. That dual background shapes how we fight every assault and battery case.
Practicing in District, Superior, and Federal Courts across Massachusetts, we defend clients against charges ranging from misdemeanor A&B to serious felonies — including drug crimes, white-collar offenses, and violent crimes such as manslaughter and murder.
From simple A&B to the most serious violent felonies.
As leading Brockton domestic violence attorneys and Brockton assault and battery lawyers, we aggressively defend clients accused of violent offenses — challenging evidence, negotiating charges, and fighting for dismissals or acquittals.
Simple Assault & Battery
Misdemeanor A&B under M.G.L. c. 265, § 13A — including disputes, bar incidents, and altercations.
A&B with a Dangerous Weapon
Felony ABDW charges where an object — a bottle, a vehicle, or a firearm — is alleged to have been used.
Domestic Violence Offenses
A&B on a household member, strangulation, and related domestic charges defended with discretion.
209A Restraining Orders
Defense at the 10-day 209A hearing and on alleged violations of abuse prevention orders.
Aggravated Assault
Assault causing serious bodily injury, assault on a protected class, and related felony charges.
Assault with Intent
Assault with intent to murder, maim, or commit a felony — high-stakes specific-intent prosecutions.
Witness Intimidation
Often charged alongside A&B; we defend the underlying conduct and the intimidation count.
Violations & Probation
Defense at probation surrender hearings arising from new A&B allegations.
Aggressive, strategic defense — built from day one.
Our Massachusetts domestic violence lawyers work tirelessly to challenge evidence, locate independent witnesses, and expose inconsistencies in the Commonwealth's case. Many A&B allegations are charged on thin facts and resolve favorably with the right preparation.
At Benzaken, Maguire, Sheehan & Wood, LLP, we provide an aggressive, strategic defense at every stage — from the 209A hearing through trial and appeal. If you are facing charges, contact us today to protect your rights.
- Self-defense and defense-of-others claims
- Mutual combat and the burden on the Commonwealth
- Independent witness, video, and 911 audio investigation
- Effect on professional licenses, CORI, and firearms rights
Preparation Wins Cases
Every file built for trial from day one.
Take action now — the first hours matter.
Don't wait until it's too late. If you or a loved one is facing assault and battery charges, reach out to our experienced Brockton criminal defense attorneys today.
Pre-Charge Investigation
We often intervene before charges are filed — locating witnesses, securing video, and challenging the narrative early to prevent charges or seek diversion.
Arraignment & 209A
From the first appearance — and at the 10-day 209A hearing — we argue bail, conditions, and the merits of any restraining order request.
Discovery & Motion Practice
Subpoena 911 audio, body-cam, and medical records. Challenge the chain of events at probable-cause and suppression stages.
Trial & Beyond
Every A&B file is built for trial. When the Commonwealth refuses to dismiss, we are ready to fight before a jury.
Confidential Consultation
Call now to take the first step in building your defense.
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