With a population of just over 65,000, Framingham is one of the larger cities in western metropolitan Boston. Its claims to fame include the Framingham Heart Study, a generations-long study that has taught doctors much of what they know about cardiovascular health. It was also the home of Crispus Attucks, the mixed-race man who was the first killed in the Boston Massacre, and was a meeting place for the abolitionist movement before the Civil War. Framingham is divided into northern and southern areas by Route 9, and also contains multiple subdivisions or “towns.” Framingham is large enough for its own state court, Framingham District Court, which also serves five other cities and towns in Middlesex County.

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 in Framingham or anywhere in Greater Boston, don’t hesitate before calling criminal defense lawyer Kathleen McCarthy for help. The law offices of Kathleen M. McCarthy are easy to reach from Framingham, by car or on public transit. To get to her downtown Boston office from Framingham, take the Massachusetts Turnpike east into the city, then exit at Congress Street, keep left at the fork and turn right onto Congress Street. Or, take the Framingham/Worcester Line from Framingham to South Station, then walk to Congress Street, or transfer to the Silver Line and take it to Silver Line Way.