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Massachusetts criminal matters are evaluated on the same intake call. The attorney listens to the scenario and either handles the matter or connects the client with a Massachusetts criminal-defense partner attorney at no extra cost. Common charges screened include OUI, drug possession, assault and battery, domestic-violence cases under M.G.L. c. 265 sec. 13M, restraining-order violations under c. 209A sec. 7, larceny, and firearm offenses.
The short answer
Massachusetts criminal matters proceed through the District Court for misdemeanors and most felonies and through the Superior Court for serious felonies and indictments. The intake call with Jim Glaser Law captures the charging document, court date, prior record, and conditions of release. The firm either handles the matter or connects the client with a Massachusetts criminal-defense partner attorney at no extra cost to the client. The criminal-defense partner network handles all common charge types including OUI, drug offenses, assault and battery, all forms of domestic violence (assault and battery on a family or household member under c. 265 sec. 13M, restraining-order violations under c. 209A sec. 7, restraining-order hearings under c. 209A sec. 3, and harassment-prevention-order hearings under c. 258E), larceny, and firearm offenses. Criminal-defense matters are billed on a fixed-fee or hourly basis depending on charge type and venue, addressed in the written fee agreement.
What does Criminal Defense law cover in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts criminal matters are evaluated on the same intake call. The attorney listens to the scenario and either handles the matter or connects the client with a Massachusetts criminal-defense partner attorney at no extra cost. Common charges screened include OUI, drug possession, assault and battery, domestic-violence cases under M.G.L. c. 265 sec. 13M, restraining-order violations under c. 209A sec. 7, larceny, and firearm offenses.
Cases of this kind have been handled by Jim Glaser Law in Massachusetts since 1995. The first telephone consultation is offered without charge. For matters Jim Glaser Law accepts on contingency, no attorney's fee is owed unless and until the matter resolves with a recovery to the client; case-related costs and expenses are addressed in the written fee agreement.
Cities we cover
Each Massachusetts city below has a dedicated entry that localizes the criminal defense rule and names the relevant courthouses.
- Boston Suffolk Co.
- Worcester Worcester Co.
- Springfield Hampden Co.
- Cambridge Middlesex Co.
- Lowell Middlesex Co.
- Brockton Plymouth Co.
- Quincy Norfolk Co.
- Lynn Essex Co.
- New Bedford Bristol Co.
- Fall River Bristol Co.
- Newton Middlesex Co.
- Lawrence Essex Co.
- Somerville Middlesex Co.
- Framingham Middlesex Co.
- Haverhill Essex Co.
- Waltham Middlesex Co.
- Malden Middlesex Co.
- Brookline Norfolk Co.
- Plymouth Plymouth Co.
- Medford Middlesex Co.
- Taunton Bristol Co.
- Chicopee Hampden Co.
- Weymouth Norfolk Co.
- Revere Suffolk Co.
- Peabody Essex Co.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the deadline to file a criminal defense claim in Massachusetts?
Most Massachusetts civil claims of this kind are subject to a three-year limitations period under M.G.L. c. 260 § 2A from the date the cause of action accrues. Some matters carry shorter deadlines (and a few carry longer); telephone the firm for guidance specific to your facts.
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Does Jim Glaser Law offer a free consultation?
Yes. The first telephone consultation is offered without charge. Telephone (617) JIM-WINS, the line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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How does Jim Glaser Law charge for criminal defense representation?
Criminal Defense matters are billed on a fixed-fee or hourly basis, addressed in the written fee agreement at the time of intake. The first telephone consultation is offered without charge.
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Where is Jim Glaser Law located?
The principal office is at 77 Pond Street, Sharon, Massachusetts 02067. The firm accepts criminal defense cases statewide. Most consultations are handled by telephone or video.
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Does submitting a question on this site create an attorney-client relationship?
No. Reading this entry, speaking with the AI extension, or submitting a question does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship. Representation is formed only by a written fee agreement signed by the firm.
This entry constitutes legal information, not legal advice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Attorney advertising under Mass. R. Prof. C. 7.1 to 7.5. Responsible attorney: Jim Glaser, Massachusetts.