Lexington’s biggest claim to fame may be the fact that it hosted the first battle of the Revolutionary War. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are reenacted in Lexington each year on Patriots’ Day, with “shots” fired from the Battle Green and the historic Buckman Tavern. The town also co-hosts a reenactment of Paul Revere’s famous ride. In the twenty-first century, Lexington is a well-heeled town of 30,272 that benefited from the high-tech boom along the Route 128 corridor. Famous sons and daughters include actress Rachel Dratch, linguist and political commentator Noam Chomsky and Tom Silva of “This Old House.” Lexington residents’ legal matters are heard at Concord District Court in neighboring Concord.

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 live in Lexington or any other city in metro Boston and you’re charged with a crime, you should talk to Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer Kathleen M. McCarthy as soon as you can. To get to her downtown Boston office from Lexington, take Massachusetts Avenue into Arlington, then drive into Medford and pick up Interstate 93 south. Take exit 24B-A to Government Center, turn left at John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road and take the first right onto State Street. Turn left at Congress Street. Or, take bus 62 from Massachusetts Ave. and Winthrop Road to Alewife Station, then take the Red Line toward Braintree. From Downtown Crossing Station, it’s a short walk to the office on Congress Street.