With an estimated population of 24,985, Burlington is a Boston bedroom community about 16 miles from downtown Boston. Burlington was a farming community for most of its history, situated on the watersheds of the Shawsheen, Mystic and Ipswich Rivers. But the town’s population grew rapidly in the 1950s and 1960s, thanks to the construction of Route 128, which allowed commuters to reach Boston more easily. These days, Burlington benefits from local jobs created by the technology boom along the Route 128 corridor, with offices for Sun Microsystems, Oracle and TD Banknorth in the city. Burlington and other areas of Middlesex County are served by the Woburn District Court.

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.

If you’re charged with a crime, you should talk to an experienced defense lawyer like Kathleen McCarthy as soon as possible. To get to her downtown Boston office from Burlington, take Interstate 95 north to Interstate 93 south. When you reach downtown Boston, exit at Government Center (exit 24B-A), turn left at John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road, right at State Street and left onto Congress Street. Burlington residents can also take bus 350 or 351 to Alewife Station, transfer to the Red Line and get off at Downtown Crossing Station, just a short walk to Congress Street.