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    • Criminal Defense
      • Armed Burglary
      • Arson
      • Assault
      • Assault and Battery Using a Dangerous Weapon
      • Assault With a Firearm
      • Assault With Intent to Murder
      • Breaking and Entering in the Daytime
      • Burglary
      • Driving with a Suspended License
      • Firearm Violations Related to Domestic Violence
      • Illegal Possession or Carrying of Firearms
      • Improper Storage of Firearms
      • Larceny
      • Leaving the Scene of an Accident
      • Murder
      • Rape
      • Robbery
      • Sex Offenders
      • Stalking and Criminal Harassment
      • Strangulation or Suffocation
      • Trespassing
      • Youthful Offenders
    • Firearms and Gun Rights
      • LTC Application
      • Non-Resident Temporary LTC
      • Restoration of Gun Rights Following Conviction
      • Appealing Firearm License Denials
    • Clerk Magistrate Hearing
    • Domestic Violence
    • Restraining Order
    • Drug Trafficking Defense
    • Driving Under the Influence
    • Criminal Appeals
    • Immigration and Deportation
    • Family Law & Divorce
      • No-Fault Divorce
      • Fault Based Divorce
      • Non Contested Divorce
      • Contested Divorce
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Boston Office

   55 Union Street, Suite 400 Boston, MA 02108
   617-295-7500

Salem Office

   15 Church St, Suite 105 Salem, MA 01970

   978-607-0034

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  • About Us
    • About Our Firm
    • Attorney Matthew W. Peterson
    • Attorney William J. Manchinton Jr.
    • Attorney Chris O’Brien
  • Practice Areas
    • All Practice Areas
    • Criminal Defense
      • Armed Burglary
      • Arson
      • Assault
      • Assault and Battery Using a Dangerous Weapon
      • Assault With a Firearm
      • Assault With Intent to Murder
      • Breaking and Entering in the Daytime
      • Burglary
      • Driving with a Suspended License
      • Firearm Violations Related to Domestic Violence
      • Illegal Possession or Carrying of Firearms
      • Improper Storage of Firearms
      • Larceny
      • Leaving the Scene of an Accident
      • Murder
      • Rape
      • Robbery
      • Sex Offenders
      • Stalking and Criminal Harassment
      • Strangulation or Suffocation
      • Trespassing
      • Youthful Offenders
    • Firearms and Gun Rights
      • LTC Application
      • Non-Resident Temporary LTC
      • Restoration of Gun Rights Following Conviction
      • Appealing Firearm License Denials
    • Clerk Magistrate Hearing
    • Domestic Violence
    • Restraining Order
    • Drug Trafficking Defense
    • Driving Under the Influence
    • Criminal Appeals
    • Immigration and Deportation
    • Family Law & Divorce
      • No-Fault Divorce
      • Fault Based Divorce
      • Non Contested Divorce
      • Contested Divorce
      • Child Support and Alimony
      • Child Custody and Visitation
      • Paternity Disputes
      • Property Division
    • Business Litigation
  • Resources
    • Case Victories
    • Blogs
    • Testimonials
    • FAQs
    • Financial Options
  • Get in Touch
    • Contact Us
    • Free Consultation
  • About Us
    • About Our Firm
    • Attorney Matthew W. Peterson
    • Attorney William J. Manchinton Jr.
    • Attorney Chris O’Brien
  • Practice Areas
    • All Practice Areas
    • Criminal Defense
      • Armed Burglary
      • Arson
      • Assault
      • Assault and Battery Using a Dangerous Weapon
      • Assault With a Firearm
      • Assault With Intent to Murder
      • Breaking and Entering in the Daytime
      • Burglary
      • Driving with a Suspended License
      • Firearm Violations Related to Domestic Violence
      • Illegal Possession or Carrying of Firearms
      • Improper Storage of Firearms
      • Larceny
      • Leaving the Scene of an Accident
      • Murder
      • Rape
      • Robbery
      • Sex Offenders
      • Stalking and Criminal Harassment
      • Strangulation or Suffocation
      • Trespassing
      • Youthful Offenders
    • Firearms and Gun Rights
      • LTC Application
      • Non-Resident Temporary LTC
      • Restoration of Gun Rights Following Conviction
      • Appealing Firearm License Denials
    • Clerk Magistrate Hearing
    • Domestic Violence
    • Restraining Order
    • Drug Trafficking Defense
    • Driving Under the Influence
    • Criminal Appeals
    • Immigration and Deportation
    • Family Law & Divorce
      • No-Fault Divorce
      • Fault Based Divorce
      • Non Contested Divorce
      • Contested Divorce
      • Child Support and Alimony
      • Child Custody and Visitation
      • Paternity Disputes
      • Property Division
    • Business Litigation
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Boston Office

  • 55 Union Street, Suite 400 Boston, MA 02108
  • 617-295-7500

(Cheap parking! We validate parking at 136 Blackstone St, Boston, MA 02109 (Haymarket, Parcel 7 parking garage), $3 for three hours.)

Salem Office

  • 15 Church St, Suite 105 Salem, MA 01970
  • 978-607-0034

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The Right Strategy to Win Your Criminal Case

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Disclaimer: Although I am an attorney, I am not your attorney.  Please do not rely on anything on our website as legal advice because any specific advice would depend on your situation.  Any results posted on this page are not guarantees of outcomes in your case.

Our Locations

Boston Office

  • 55 Union Street, Suite 400 Boston, MA 02108
  • 617-295-7500

(Cheap parking! We validate parking at 136 Blackstone St, Boston, MA 02108 (Haymarket, Parcel 7 parking garage), $3 for three hours.)

Salem Office

  • 15 Church St, Suite 105 Salem, MA 01970
  • 978-607-0034

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  • About Us
  • Matthew W. Peterson
  • William J. Manchinton Jr.
  • Chris O'Brien
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  • Firearms and Gun Rights
  • Clerk Magistrate Hearing
  • Domestic Violence
  • Restraining Order
  • Drug Trafficking Defense
  • Driving Under the Influence
  • Criminal Appeals
  • Immigration and Deportation
  • Family Law and Divorce
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