Gorton Law
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Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Malden, MA
2 of these firms are based in Malden; the others serve Malden from Boston (8 mi), Everett (1 mi) and Woburn (6 mi).
10 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Matthew Foti Injury Lawyers
“Before hiring him, I was receiving bills and callls from the hospital, but he stepped in and made sure I was not personally responsible, which gave me peace of mind and saved me alot of aggravation”
Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Criminal Lawyers
“He's extremely thorough, knowledgeable, and meticulous about each and every person he's involved with.”
Simons Law Office
“In particular, Natalie and Jessica have always been very responsive to my emails and provided clear, detailed explanations about what was happening, what steps would be taken next, and what was in my best interest.”
Law Offices of Brett Levy
“Got my ticket almost completely dropped so I could keep my license.”
Contant Law
“Mike was knowledgeable, attentive, professional, polite and just aggressive enough to get the job done.”
The 15 firms listed for Malden, 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: Malden, MA
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 2,475 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "knowledge" and "communication". 10 are open around the clock and 12 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (3), skip to footer (2), skip to main content (2), skip to primary navigation (2) and violent offenses (2). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 10 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 7 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 8 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 Malden shown on this page?
2 of the 15 firms are based in Malden; 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
“He advocated for my case with genuine dedication, as though the outcome personally affected him, and that level of commitment is exactly what every client deserves.”
The Law Office of Rosemary C. Scapicchio
“She really worked hard for him, it took 4 trials to ascertain his innocence.”
Gioia Law
“Patrick Gioia such a genuine person, Very attentive, whenever in need of help, questions, or a honest throughout explanation of your current situation.”
Rakhlin Law
“He kept me informed about what was happening and what he needed from me.”
Markey Law Partners - Restraining Order Lawyers
“She paid personal attention to me and my needs Even when I sometimes tend to ramble and vent, she was always there to listen and understand without making me feel rushed.”
Law Office of Matthew W Peterson
“He made sure that all my questions and concerns were answered and he reassured me every step of the way.”
Scalli Murphy Law
“5 stars is not enough to express my gratitude towards this team of gifted lawyers.”
Da Silva Law Group
“Michelle daSilva was so far the best lawyer I ever seen, and I am writing this letter to you to express my most sincere thanks for the most professional representation with this very stressful criminal case.”
Coughlin Law
“His prices were completely reasonable and he even apologized for invoicing me at one point, although I completely understood why it was necessary.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms near Malden
- “One of the most pleasant and dependable lawyers I’ve ever worked with.” — client of Matthew Foti Injury Lawyers
- “I had the pleasure of working with Matthew Peterson during my recent legal matter, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.” — client of Law Office of Matthew W Peterson
- “In the process Chris communicated thoroughly and ensured that I was well prepared to avoid arraignment on my court date.” — client of Coughlin Law
- “If you need a knowledgeable and genuinely effective criminal defense attorney in Boston, Stephen Neyman is who you call.” — client of Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Criminal Lawyers
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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