Joseph B. Simons

Successfully defending people against criminal charges in Boston and throughout Massachusetts.

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

DUI & DWI

• Credit Cards Accepted
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Flat Fees

Massachusetts

Criminal Defense Attorney

Simons Law Office

2012 - Current

Defending the rights and freedom of people facing criminal charges in Massachusetts.

Suffolk University Law School

J.D. (2011) | Criminal Defense

2008 - 2011

Honors: Dean's List

Rising Star

Super Lawyers

2017

Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.

MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS

Criminal Defense Attorney - Member

2014 - Current

Activities: MACDL's mission is to preserve the adversary system of justice; to maintain and foster independent and able criminal defense lawyers and to ensure justice and due process for persons accused of crime. MACDL will be an advocate for the advocate.

Lowell man arraigned in connection with striking a 15-year-old bicyclist

The Boston Globe

February 18, 2016

Attorney: Prosecution can't prove women did not consent to bathroom photographs

The Lowell Sun

May 28, 2015

Judge: Abuser 'needs to be caged'

The Salem News

February 5, 2014

From Solo to Managing a Small Firm, Transitions: From Law School to Lawyer & From Solo to Managing a Small Firm, Boston, MA

September 10, 2015

Massachusetts Bar Association

Panelists will discuss how they have succeeded in growing their firms by developing a growth plan, using a coach and utilizing referral networks. As an attorney in a solo or a small firm, you will receive tips on how to grow your practice by expanding and nurturing your attorney referral network, the changes to expect as you grow, and how to plan and respond appropriately.

Clients' Choice Award

AVVO

Q. If you please guilty to a felony crime in the state of Massachusetts can you appeal your guilty plea

April 18, 2022

A: You can’t do an appeal, but you may have grounds to file a motion to withdraw your plea if you have sufficient grounds (aka “motion for new trial”). A criminal defense attorney can evaluate the case and discuss your options.

Q. Do any lawyers just offer consults for a flat fee out there? TY

October 20, 2021

A: Yes, there are a fair amount of us who offer flat fee consultations.

Q. Can you assist me in sealing my record?

September 21, 2021

A: If the case ended with a dismissal, you can petition the court anytime. If it was a conviction, you need to wait 3 years for a misdemeanor or 7 years for a felony. I do a lot of petitions to seal, so feel free to call if you have any questions: 781-797-0555.