Equitas Law
“Attorney Berman goes above and beyond for his clients and never gives up.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Brookline, MA
3 of these firms are based in Brookline; the others serve Brookline from Boston (3 mi), Dedham (7 mi) and Everett (7 mi).
8 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Attorney Stefan Rozembersky
“Great results, Top notch attorney, Looking for A game, look no further.”
Andrew Dicarlo Berman
“Andrew is a great trial attorney and I'm glad I've had the pleasure to work with him.”
Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Criminal Lawyers
“If you are looking for a lawyer who will fight for you, then Stephen Neyman is the man for you!”
Simons Law Office
“They are great communicators, excellent in court, and always took the time to explain everything.”
Law Offices of Brett Levy
“He told us that he will take care of everything and that is exactly what he did.”
The 15 firms listed for Brookline, MA defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Brookline, MA
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,967 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "communication". 8 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (3), domestic violence (2), drug offenses (2) and violent offenses (2). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 8 offer urgent consultations and 6 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are firms outside Brookline shown on this page?
3 of the 15 firms are based in Brookline; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.
Dakota Martin Law
“If you're looking for a defense attorney who will truly advocate for you and fight for the best possible outcome, Dakota Martin is an excellent choice.”
Gioia Law
“If ever I need a criminal defense attorney again (which I pray I do not), I would without hesitation hire Attorney Gioao again!”
The Law Office of Rosemary C. Scapicchio
“She's poised, confident, uber intelligent, all while being incredibly humble and empathetic.”
Rakhlin Law
“They were able to return my call quickly and very professionally explain what I needed.”
The Law Office of Matthew J. Kidd & Associates
“Really helped me understand my case better and I'm sleeping without stress now.”
Markey Law Partners - Restraining Order Lawyers
“I'm incredibly grateful for her help and would highly recommend her to anyone needing a strong family law attorney.”
Law Office of Matthew W Peterson
“Within hours, he was fully engaged, excellent communication, thoroughly understanding the details of my case and advocating for me with incredible skill”
Scalli Murphy Law
“Scallie & Murphy is not only a great firm, they are a wonderful group of people that do an amazing job representing you.”
Law Office of Michael Thaler
“Although I've never met him in person, we had many video calls on short notice, and he was always quite available throughout our 10 month tenure.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms near Brookline
- “Attorney Peterson was both pleasant and highly knowledgeable, taking the time to truly understand my case and committing to work diligently on my situation.” — client of Law Office of Matthew W Peterson
- “All charges dismissed. He kept me informed about what was happening and what he needed from me.” — client of Rakhlin Law
- “If you are facing serious criminal charges and need an attorney who will fight for you with everything he has, I highly recommend Dakota Martin.” — client of Dakota Martin Law
- “Most importantly, he went above and beyond to ultimately get all charges dismissed.” — client of Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Criminal Lawyers
- “Attorney Peterson is a highly knowledgeable lawyer and a pleasant person to work with.” — client of Law Office of Matthew W Peterson
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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