A criminal charge can put your job, your reputation, and your freedom on the line, and the system moves fast. As a criminal defense attorney based in Attleboro, I represent people charged with crimes throughout Bristol County, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. From the moment you call, my focus is simple: protect your rights, challenge the state’s evidence, and pursue the best possible outcome for your case.
Every case is different, and every detail matters. I take the time to understand exactly what happened, examine how the police gathered their evidence, and build a defense strategy early — because the work you do in the first days of a case often shapes how it ends.
From simple possession to charges involving intent to distribute, drug cases often turn on how the evidence was obtained. Illegal searches, questionable stops, and chain-of-custody problems can all be challenged — and when they are, charges can be reduced or dismissed. I look closely at whether your constitutional rights were respected before a single fact is taken for granted.
Assault and domestic assault charges are serious, emotionally charged, and frequently built on one person's account of events. I've helped clients facing domestic assault allegations see their cases dropped when the evidence didn't hold up. I defend these cases carefully and discreetly, protecting both your record and your reputation.
Theft, larceny, vandalism, breaking and entering, and similar property crimes can carry lasting consequences for your record and your future. I work to keep a single mistake from defining the rest of your life — negotiating where it helps you and fighting where it counts.
A probation violation doesn't come with the same protections as a new criminal charge, which makes fast, experienced representation critical. If you're accused of violating the terms of your probation, I move quickly to protect your standing and keep you out of custody.
That’s a defense of its own — see my OUI & DUI Defense page.
Facing a possible charge that hasn’t been formally issued yet?
A clerk magistrate hearing may be your chance to stop it before it starts.
I’m not a high-volume firm that treats you like a case number. I handle matters personally, with detailed preparation and straightforward communication, so you always understand where your case stands and what comes next.
A criminal charge is not a conviction. Police don’t always follow proper procedure, evidence isn’t always as strong as it first appears, and prosecutors don’t always have the case they think they have. As your attorney, I examine every part of the case to see what can be suppressed, challenged, or used to negotiate a better result.
Based in Attleboro, I represent clients in courts across Southeastern Massachusetts — including Attleboro, Taunton, Fall River, and New Bedford — and throughout Rhode Island, including Providence, Warwick, and the surrounding areas. I know these courts and the people who work in them, and I use that experience to your advantage.
If you’ve been arrested or charged with a crime, the sooner we talk, the more I can do to help. Consultations are free and confidential.
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