Joseph B. Simons

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

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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. Can I get bail if I turn myself in after cutting GPS monitor and leaving for a year?

April 18, 2025

A: It will be an uphill battle, but turning yourself in will help. You may want to get some character letters and a college transcript to assist your lawyer in making a strong bail argument.

Q. Charged with gun possession; gun found in gym bag at previous residence.

April 12, 2025

A: First, I’m sorry to hear that you are being charged with a crime you didn’t commit. No attorney can give you odds of success. However, I’ve tried a number of gun cases with similar and worse facts and ended up with acquittals, so you definitely have a decent shot at walking away from this. It will probably require going to trial. Once you have an attorney you trust, with similar legal trial experience, work with that person to develop an exact strategy. Good luck and I hope you are successful.

Q. How can I petition the court to restore my firearm rights after felonies in Massachusetts?

March 27, 2025

A: With a felony conviction, you are currently ineligible for a license to carry. However, you may be able to file a motion to withdraw the conviction (called a "Motion for New Trial"). In order to assess the potential path for such a motion, you should gather all of the court record, including docket, police report, complaint, and any motions filed, and consult with a defense attorney.