Lying just west of Boston’s city limits, Newton is a city that many actually consider a loose collection of 13 to 15 “villages.” It became a suburb as early as the 1830s, when the railroad allowed wealthy Boston businessmen to commute into the city from country homes. These days, many Newton residents work in Newton, but the city is just 10 miles from downtown Boston, and the Boston Marathon goes through it. At 82,139 residents estimated in 2008, Newton is one of the largest cities in Massachusetts. The District Court of Newton is the court serving Newton residents, and in fact, it serves no other towns but Newton. It is located at 1309 Washington Street in the village of West Newton.

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 in Newton or anywhere else in eastern Massachusetts, you should call criminal defense attorney Kathleen McCarthy right away to discuss your legal options. Newton residents are conveniently close to the Mass Pike and public transit, allowing them to visit her downtown Boston office easily. To get to her downtown Boston office from Newton, 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 Newtonville to South Station, then walk to Congress Street, or transfer to the Silver Line and take it to Silver Line Way.