One of the larger cities in the South Coast, Quincy is a major population center in metropolitan Boston with more than 92,000 people. This “City of Presidents” was named for Col. John Quincy, grandfather of Abigail Adams and namesake of John Quincy Adams. Once known for its shipbuilding and quarries, Quincy now hosts the headquarters of several major companies, including insurance and health care companies and the Stop & Shop chain of grocery stores. Quincy has its own district court, befitting the seventh-largest city in Massachusetts, at 1 Dennis Ryan Parkway. This court also serves the communities of Randolph, Milton, Cohasset, Weymouth and Braintree.

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.

Citizens of Quincy who are facing criminal charges need help quickly to ensure that they get the best chance to defend themselves from charges that could change their lives. Criminal defense lawyer Kathleen M. McCarthy offers free phone consultations to all potential clients. To get to her downtown Boston office from Quincy, take Massachusetts 3A north to I-93 north, then take Exit 20 to merge east onto the Massachusetts Turnpike. From there, take the Congress Street exit, keep left at the fork and turn right onto Congress Street. Or, take the Red Line from Quincy Center Station to South Station, then walk or transfer to the Silver Line and take it to Silver Line Way.