Originally called Menotomy and incorporated as West Cambridge, Arlington changed its name in 1867 to honor those buried in Arlington National Cemetery. It was the site of some of the first battles of the American Revolution. These days, its population of 42,526 is generally well-off and suburban. Among Arlington's notable sites is the Uncle Sam Memorial Statue, commemorating local man Samuel Wilson, who is thought to be the original Uncle Sam. Arlington is served by the Cambridge District Court in Medford. If you live in Arlington or any other part of greater Boston and you've been charged with a crime, you should speak with defense lawyer Kathleen McCarthy as soon as possible.

Attorney Kathleen M. McCarthy is dedicated to protecting her clients' rights and getting them the best possible outcome for each criminal case. A former prosecutor, she has worked as a criminal defense attorney since 1997 and developed a reputation as a tough, aggressive advocate for her clients. She handles all types of criminal cases, including minor crimes like disorderly conduct, drunk driving or drug possession as well as serious crimes like assault and battery, theft or indecent assault. In many cases, she can handle multiple legal matters stemming from the same incident, such as traffic charges related to a charge of operating under the influence, or restraining orders related to a domestic violence charge. She also handles criminal appeals, which give defendants a chance to overturn a wrongful criminal conviction.

Visitors to the law offices of Kathleen M. McCarthy frequently arrive feeling upset, stressed and uncertain about the future. Criminal charges against you or someone you love can threaten your family, your job and your plans for the future. Kathleen McCarthy understands what her clients are up against, which is why she makes a point of responding quickly to messages from new and existing clients. Remember, you're not necessarily guilty just because law enforcement says you are. Officers can make mistakes, and sometimes those mistakes allow our office to get charges dropped, dismissed or reduced. When appropriate, our Boston criminal defense lawyer negotiates hard for alternative penalties or lighter sentences that more accurately fit the situation. In other cases, she will fight for your rights in the courtroom, mounting a strong and complete defense to the charges against you.

Our downtown Boston office is easily accessible to Arlington residents by car or public transit. To get there, take the Mystic Valley Parkway to Interstate 93, then head south to Purchase Street (exit 23), turn left at Seaport Boulevard, right at D Street and left onto Congress Street. Citizens of Arlington can also take bus 77 to Harvard Square Station or bus 79 to Alewife Station, then take the Red Line toward Braintree to South Station. From the South Street station, you can walk or take the Silver Line to Silver Line Way.