Just across the river from the city, Everett is a part of the Boston metro area. Its estimated population of 37,353 is diverse, but the city is noted for its heavily Italian population. Outside of Massachusetts, Everett is noted as the setting for the ABC television show Boston’s Finest, as well as for part of the film Gone Baby Gone. Political buffs may appreciate that Everett is also the only city in the United States with a bicameral legislature, made up of a Board of Aldermen and a Common Council. Everett residents with legal matters before the state courts are served by Malden District Court at 89 Summer Street in Malden.

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.

Like all Massachusetts residents, citizens of Everett who are charged with a crime face serious consequences. That’s why it’s important to speak with an experienced defense lawyer like Kathleen M. McCarthy as soon as possible after a charge. To get to her downtown Boston office from Everett, take Massachusetts 99 south across the Charlestown Bridge and follow Washington Street. Turn right at Friend Street, left at Merrimac Street and continue onto Congress Street. Everett residents can also take bus 104 or 109 from Broadway and Webster to Sullivan Station. There, transfer to the Orange Line and take it to the State Street Station, which is a short walk from her office.