Home to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University, Cambridge was named in honor of the University of Cambridge in England. It’s the fourth largest city in Massachusetts, with a population estimated at 105,594 in 2008. That population includes large numbers of college students and young professionals, who contribute to the city’s economic and racial diversity and its tendency to consistently vote for liberal candidates and causes. Cambridge residents with business in state court are served by the Cambridge District Court, which, despite its name, is in neighboring Medford.

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 facing criminal charges, you should speak with defense lawyer Kathleen McCarthy as soon as possible to protect your legal rights. To visit her downtown Boston office from Cambridge, take the Massachusetts Turnpike east to the Congress Street exit, keep left at the fork and turn right onto Congress Street. Or, take the Red Line to South Street station. From there, walk down Congress Street, or transfer to the Silver Line and get off at Silver Line Way.