Gillis & Bikofsky
“They have one of the best litigation law firms in the State of Massachusetts.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Newton, MA
3 of these firms are based in Newton; the others serve Newton from towns including Boston (6 mi), Dedham (7 mi) and Charlestown (8 mi).
7 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 28, 2026
Law Office of Attorney Arthur L. Kelly
“Arthur was referred to me by a colleague for a business matter and I could not have been happier with the results.”
Law Office of David Jellinek
“His expertise coupled with his friendly and positive attitude makes him one of the best lawyers in the Greater Boston Area.”
Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Criminal Lawyers
“Stephen is really professional, kind and he really knows what he's doing.”
Simons Law Office
“I contacted him for Legal Advice, he was direct to the point and knowledgeable in helping resolve the issue's.”
Brett Levy
“Thanks Brett you handled my case with knowledge and i appreciate this!”
The 15 firms listed for Newton, 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: Newton, MA
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,323 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (75%) and responsiveness (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "knowledge". 7 are open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (3), criminal defense (2), drug crimes (2), drug offenses (2) and federal crimes (2). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 7 offer urgent consultations and 8 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 and 8 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 Newton shown on this page?
3 of the 15 firms are based in Newton; 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.
Rakhlin Law
“I would highly recommend Irv to anyone seeking legal representation that is fair, honest and will keep your best interest and unique needs.”
The Law Office of Rosemary C. Scapicchio
“People like youself are an inspiration to mere mortals like me ,well done rosemary”
Doran & Doran
“He was attentive to details about my case and was able to effortlessly articulate the matters of the event as if he was present for it himself.”
Law Office of Matthew W Peterson
“Matthew will always make his clients' wellbeing a priority, responding to questions immediately, and will take the best course of action for your success.”
Dakota Martin Law
“I'm so glad I got to work with Dakota Martin, he is an attorney I'd recommend to anybody because he gives his undivided attention to the case at hand.”
Law Office of Michael Thaler
“We sincerely appreciate his professionalism, efficiency, expertise, and communicative style of handling legal affairs.”
Da Silva Law Group
“She is the best she's helped me a lot”
Dhar Law
“From the beginning, they responded and defended me from prosecution and imprisonment.”
Markey Law Partners
“He is a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal representation.”
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