Brookline was once part of Boston itself, but broke off and became incorporated as its own town in 1705. Since then, it has consistently refused attempts to annex it into the city. Brookline is named for the brooks that create the city’s limits, separating from the Roxbury and Brighton neighborhoods of Boston. It has a population of 62,255 and is considered a middle-class suburb. Locally, Brookline is known as a major Jewish population center and the home of many Russian and Israeli immigrants. Brookline is large enough to have its own Massachusetts district court, the Brookline District Court at 360 Washington Street.

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.

Residents of Brookline who are charged with a crime can call Kathleen McCarthy to learn more about their legal options and the charges against them. To get to her downtown Boston office from Brookline, take the Massachusetts Turnpike east to Congress Street, keep left at the fork and turn right onto Congress Street. Or, take the Green Line from Brookline Village Station to the Park Street Station, transfer to the Red Line and get off at South Station. From there, you can walk or take the Silver Line to Silver Line Way.