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If you have been charged, or feel you may be charged, with a crime the best way to protect yourself and your rights is to contact an attorney immediately. Do not discuss your case with anyone without an attorney present.

• Free case consultation with experienced defense attorneys
• Immediate answers to your questions and concerns
• Decades of experience in all Massachusetts courts

The shocking truth about today's criminal justice system is that it is extremely easy to find yourself on the wrong end of a criminal complaint or indictment. Cases of mistaken identity, simple misunderstanding, unwittingly being in the wrong place at the wrong time or simply angering one of the many people all too happy to use the system to achieve their own personal goals happen all the time. The threat of prosecution does not begin upon being charged with a crime. At that point, in most cases, it is too late to prevent damage to your life that criminal prosecution can cause. The best way to truly protect yourself is to be proactive. Simply put, any hint that a criminal investigation is occurring, which may potentially involve you, should be treated as notice that potential trouble is brewing. Quick and deliberate action early on can often reduce the amount of criminal exposure in time, anxiety and expense down the road. It may even prevent the entire experience of being dragged into the system.

When faced with potential or actual criminal charges, it is in your best interest to contact an attorney as soon as possible to protect yourself, safeguard your rights and understand your options. At Altman & Altman LLP, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, our criminal defense lawyers offer the personal attention and thorough representation that comes from decades of experience. Our attorneys include former senior prosecutors who know what happens "behind the scenes" and can talk to the prosecution in their own language. Our seasoned advocates and have vast experience in criminal defense from initial investigation through appeal. They are expert in advising and guiding you through the process as well as fighting aggressively for you both in and out of the courtroom.

Be prepared. Contact a  Boston/Cambridge criminal defense attorney to discuss your case.

Let our years of trial experience work for you. Our expert criminal staff have decades of experience in a wide variety of criminal matters including the following:

• Armed Robbery
• Arraignment
• Arson
• Assault and Battery
• Bail Hearings
• Bullying
• Burglary
• Clerk Magistrate Hearings
• College Campus Crimes
• Criminal Appeals
• Criminal Conspiracy
• Criminal Investigation
• Disorderly Conduct
  
• Domestic Violence
• Drug Crimes
• Drunk Driving/OUI/DWI
• Embezzlement
• Expungements/Sealing
• Federal Crimes
• Felonies/Violent Crimes
• Gun Charges/Weapons
• Hate Crimes
• Home Invasion
• Illegal Weapons Possession
• Juvenile Crimes
• Kidnapping
• Larceny
• Motor Vehicle Crimes
• Murder
• Outstanding Warrants
• Probation Violations
• Public Corruption Charges
• Rape Defense
• Restraining Orders
• Revoked and Suspended Driver's Licenses
• Robbery
• Search and Seizure
• Sexual Assault / Sex Crimes / Rape
• Shoplifting
• Stalking
• Theft Crimes
• Traffic Violations
• Vandalism
• Web/Cyber Crime
• White Collar Crimes

Our greater Boston criminal defense lawyers have successfully defended both juvenile and adult defendants in state court and federal court. The importance of having an experienced criminal lawyer will give you the best chance to avoid:

• Loss of license
• Immigration consequences of a criminal conviction
• Prison time or jail sentence
• Sex offender registry
• Violent or career criminal records
• DNA registry for felony convictions
• Significant fines
• Conviction on your criminal record

As every criminal case is different, various defenses may need to be raised in a particular case. Our years of experience has allowed us to maintain close working relationships with finest experts in pharmacology, medicine, psychiatry, and criminal investigation, among others, to provide clients with the most comprehensive defense possible. Contact a criminal defense attorney today for a free consultation and case evaluation.