Lynn is an independent city within easy distance of downtown Boston. First settled in 1629, Lynn was quickly divided into several smaller towns, including the modern cities of Reading, Lynnfield and Swampscott. Lynn became known in the twentieth century as an industrial center and had a role in the founding of General Electric. These days, its population of more than 90,000 people includes professionals who commute into Boston as well as families and individuals who live and work in Essex County. Lynn has its own district court, the Lynn District Court at 580 Essex Street.

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.

Lynn is the subject of a naughty rhyme implying a high crime rate -- but for Lynn residents accused of a serious crime, it’s not very funny. If you are in legal trouble and you’d like to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney, you should contact the law offices of Kathleen M. McCarthy as soon as possible. To get to her downtown Boston office from Lynn, take Western Avenue/Massachusetts 107 south to Massachusetts 60 south, then take Massachusetts 1A south. From there, continue south on the Massachusetts Turnpike and take Exit 25 to south Boston and turn right on Congress Street. To visit her North Andover office from Lynn, take Massachusetts 129 west to the Newburyport Turnpike north, then turn onto State Route 114 north. From there, turn right onto Massachusetts 125 and follow it to Lawrence Municipal Airport, where you can turn left onto Sutton Street. The office is on the right.