Led in this practice area by renowned, widely respected defense lawyer John H. (Jack) Cunha Jr., our downtown Boston law firm provides counsel and representation for people facing a wide range of criminal charges. Our clients turn to us for in-depth knowledge of Massachusetts and federal law, the state and federal court systems, and the strategies and procedures necessary to advocate aggressively for favorable outcomes, if possible, and to expertly try the case where needed or desired.
Many Decades of Trial Experience and a Record of Success in Negotiation
If you have been charged with a crime or want to help a loved one in trouble, our firm is an outstanding choice. We handle misdemeanors and felonies, adult and juvenile defense, state and federal cases, and appeals with dedication and tenacity.
Mr. Cunha's 30-plus years of experience ranges across the spectrum of tough legal challenges, including obtaining numerous acquittals in cases ranging from drunk driving to murder trials and complex federal RICO cases. The other attorneys on our small yet powerful team contribute finely honed skills in investigative research, trial work, defense strategy and much more to the total effort we deliver for clients charged with crimes including:
- Operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs (OUI)
- Drug charges ranging from possession of marijuana to intent to distribute and trafficking in controlled substances such as cocaine, heroin, Ecstasy and prescription drugs
- Federal crimes including RICO charges, white collar defense and drug offenses.
- Immigration crimes and offenses that threaten the immigration status of the individual charged
- Domestic violence, often involving imposition of restraining orders as well as criminal consequences
- Sex crimes such as rape, indecent assault and possession of child pornography
- Gun possession and other weapons charges
Do You Need an Aggressive Advocate, Proven in Federal and State Courts?
You can count on the Boston criminal defense attorneys at our firm to carefully hear you out on the facts of your case and go the distance in building the best trial defense strategy or finding the best alternative path to resolution.
Simply stated, we attack the government's case factually and legally, pursuing every angle in defense of our clients' rights and futures. We have a proven history of finding defenses and creating weaknesses in the government's cases that other attorneys simply do not see.
However desperate your situation may seem, we can help. We encourage you to get our law firm involved as soon as you possibly can. Our lawyers have helped hundreds of people through tough times, and your decision to contact us could make all the difference for you and your family. One of our proven criminal defenders is a native speaker in both Spanish and English and another is fluent in French.
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