Da Silva Law Group
“I recommend her and I guarantee that your problem will be resolved with her on defense.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Cambridge, MA
15 firms listed · 5 in Cambridge · 4 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 28, 2026
David J. Grimaldi
“David is highly professional, practical, and helped us achieve an optimal outcome.”
Matthew K. Barison, Attorney
“I live out of state and I have nothing but great things to say!”
Mahoney Kevin J
“Mahoney he not only superseded his reputation from what I had read online & in his book, but also made me feel COMFORTABLE & CONFIDENT in his representation of me & my family.”
Law Offices Of Douglas T. Babcock
“Knowledge of the law and system combined with his big heart and wisdom are the ingredients of the greatest recipe for an Awesome attorney!”
Law Office of Andrew S. Crouch
The 15 firms listed for Cambridge, 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: Cambridge, MA
5 of the 15 firms we list are based in Cambridge; the other 10 serve Cambridge from Boston (4 mi). 11 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 974 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (70%) and responsiveness (68%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "knowledge". 4 are open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are clerk magistrate hearings (2), criminal defense (2), drug offenses (2), juvenile law (2) and personal injury (2). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 4 offer urgent consultations and 4 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 14 of the firms on this page; 14 publish a contact page and 9 list a public email. 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 Cambridge shown on this page?
5 of the 15 firms are based in Cambridge; 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.
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Law Offices of Robert F. Shaw, Jr.
Andrew Stockwell-Alpert, Attorney
Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Criminal Lawyers
“He is incredibly professional, reassuring, and he will attain the outcome you were promised.”
Simons Law Office
“Overall I was extremely satisficed with the information that I came away with and struck by the courteous professionalism displayed by Attorney Joseph B Simon.”
Brett Levy
“Nothing but professional , personable and straight to the point, no sugar coating.”
The Law Office of Rosemary C. Scapicchio
“We both my wife and my salfe was saying we love this woman corage and her humanity”
Law Office of Matthew W Peterson
“He believed in me saw that I was wrongfully accused & fought to get my case dismissed”
Dakota Martin Law
“He was informed, detailed oriented, and passionate about the success of my case.”
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