When you face criminal charges, protect your future opportunities by choosing a criminal defense lawyer who will fight to protect your rights and your reputation.
DUI/DWI
Melanie’s Law establishes a new offense of Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol OUI and Operating After Suspension of your driver's license for people charged with Drunk Driving criminal offenses within Massachusetts. This means that a driver, who was driving under the influence of alcohol while his/her license was already suspended for OUI, can be charged with two crimes at once: 1.) OUI and 2.) OUI with a suspended license. This additional offense carries a minimum of a 1-year mandatory jail sentence.
Wrongful Death
In the Boston area, our attorneys at Chambers Law Office can help make sure that insurance companies fulfill their obligations to fully and fairly address compensation for injury and wrongful death claims. Our proven record as an aggressive trial attorneys and fearless approach to client advocacy is evidence of our ability to represent you.
Traffic Violations
Traffic Tickets & Moving Violations When it’s your child’s freedom on the line, do you want someone who will fight as hard for them as you would? Our entire reputation is built on unfailing and tireless advocacy for clients.
Sex Crimes
Not every individual accused of a sex crime is guilty. In fact, many people facing sex offense charges are extremely surprised that they are facing these serious criminal charges. Read More.
Fraud
Robbery
Theft
Misdemeanors
Massachusetts is known for having some of the strictest gun ownership laws in the nation, even going so far as to forbid individuals convicted of any violent crime, misdemeanor or felony, from being able to possess a firearm. Despite the fact that in 2008 the United State Supreme Court recognized Second Amendment gun ownership protections as a civil right, the state of Massachusetts continues to abridge gun rights above and beyond what is permitted under the United States Constitution. At Chambers Law we help law abiding citizens protect their constitutional rights to own a gun. We create common sense solutions to give Boston area residents access to the freedoms and rights enjoyed by others across the rest of the nation.
Embezzlement
If you are facing larceny charges for theft including shoplifting, embezzlement or pick-pocketing, do not plead guilty no matter how petty it seems or how little jail time is at stake. Conviction will follow you for the rest of your life. You need a team that will build investigate the charges, review all evidence presented and make sure it was legally obtained and that your search-and-seizure rights were not violated. Our attorneys will use this review to develop and deploy the best possible defense strategies to achieve the best possible results for you.
Drug Crimes
Drug trafficking is the charge related to the possession of heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and/or other controlled substances in large quantities, with the intent to distribute them in a large capacity. This charge is also brought upon those who are in possession of drug paraphernalia, which may include large amounts of money, plastic bags, scales and other related items. One could possibly be charged with trafficking on the mere presence of a large amount of drugs, or the mere presence of drug paraphernalia with a large amount of cash.
Assault
Juvenile Crimes
Our lawyers are battle tested and trial ready. No matter how minor or serious the charge, when it comes to juvenile crimes, we are ready to take your case and fight for your child’s rights. Give us a call or contact our office online today to set up an appointment to see how we can help.
Homicide
Melanie’s Law increases the length of license suspension from 10 years to a minimum of 15 years for a conviction of Motor Vehicle Homicide.
Shoplifting
Shoplifting is an act in which a consumer, with the intent to permanently deprive the owner, takes a product from a store without paying for it. This includes switching tags, eating food without paying for it, stealing a shopping carriage, or concealing an item. Shoplifting laws in Massachusetts are governed by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 266, Section 30A...
Restraining Order
For most criminal charges, there always needs to be some type of strong evidence, an arrest and a conviction before an accused is convicted. For domestic violence charges and restraining orders — also known as a 209A — all it takes is an accusation. When police are called to the scene of alleged domestic violence or spousal abuse, it almost always ends in an arrest. Furthermore, all it takes to file a restraining order against an individual is the time to fill out some paperwork and appear in court. Accusations of domestic violence have an immediate and significant impact that you simply can’t afford to ignore. The sooner you get strong and reliable legal representation on your side, the better your chance is of clearing your name. Contact us to schedule an appointment today.
Kidnapping
In that respect, how many lawyers have been labeled at an early age as the “boy orator,†been charged with kidnapping in their twenties while serving as a city councilor, received a year sentence in federal prison for contempt because they allegedly threatened witnesses with violence, and had his law partner’s leg blown off with a car bomb outside their office—just to name a few odd occurrences in one’s law practice?"
Manslaughter
Melanie’s Law creates a new crime of Manslaughter by Motor Vehicle. Any driver who commits manslaughter while operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall be convicted of Manslaughter by Motor Vehicle.
Claims of $7,000.00 and below within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are almost entirely covered by the Small Claims process, unless the actions involves claims of slander and/or libel. However, there are two exceptions to the $7,000.00 limit, including any additional damages awarded that arise from a 93A action under Massachusetts General. Laws Chapter 93A or an Automobile Property Damage Claims. Click here to learn more...
You have worked hard to build your estate, and the best way to make sure that you are able to pass on your property and assets to your family is to take smart estate planning steps today.
Wills
If you want to make sure that the assets you have spent a lifetime building don’t get lost to probate costs, will contests or healthcare expenses, talk with an experienced estate planning attorney today. We can guide you through the estate planning process to help you reach your long term goals.
Trusts
The only way to be sure that your estate planning is clearly laid out is to work with a reliable lawyer who can help you put the power of wills and trusts to work for you. A Proven Record in Probate Litigation
While bankruptcy is often a necessary option, it must be carefully considered as it has a long-term impact on everyone involve. Even within bankruptcy, there are different options to consider (known as "Chapters" in the bankruptcy law books). The following are options to consider, all of which we can explore with you.