With a population of 22,000 estimated in 2008, Wilmington is a part of the Boston metro area. It was incorporated from parts of neighboring Billerica, Reading and Woburn and rose to prominence during the heyday of the Middlesex Canal, a water shipping route that was later superseded by the railroads and the construction of Route 128. Wilmington’s historic places include the Col. Joshua Harnden Tavern, named for a prominent family that served among the Minutemen and Union Army, and probably used as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Wilmington residents use the Woburn District Court in nearby Woburn, and can visit criminal defense attorney Kathleen McCarthy’s downtown Boston office or her North Andover office.

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.

Being charged with a crime can turn your life upside down --but if you move quickly, you can often get help that eliminates or minimizes the negative consequences. Massachusetts criminal defense attorney Kathleen M. McCarthy can help. To get to her North Andover office from Wilmington, take Interstate 93 north to Interstate 495 north. Take exit 44-45 for Merrimack Street, turn left onto Merrimack Street and continue as it becomes Sutton Street. The office will be to your left. Or, to visit her downtown Boston office, take Interstate 93 south into Boston and exit at Government Center (exit 24B-A). Turn left at John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road, right at State Street and left onto Congress Street.