Not Guilty: Attorney Matthew Peterson Wins OUI Case in Ayer District Court
Attorney Matthew Peterson wins OUI case in Ayer District Court after recently securing a not guilty verdict for a client charged with operating under the....
Accidental Phone Tap Case Dismissed: How We Beat a Restraining Order Violation Charge at a Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing
An accidental phone tap on the screen nearly gave our client a criminal record. In April 2026, we secured a full dismissal at a clerk....
Victory at a DCF Fair Hearing — Here’s What That Means for You
A DCF neglect finding in Massachusetts can follow you for years — but it does not have to. A DCF fair hearing attorney can challenge....
Can Police Charge You With a Gun They Found Nearby?
A Chelsea District Court jury said no — and it only took them about 15 minutes to decide. In February 2026, Attorney Matthew Peterson secured....
Criminal Complaint Denied: Fake ID Charge Stopped at Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing in BMC Brighton
At The Law Offices of Matthew W. Peterson, we understand that a single mistake should not define a young person’s future. Recently, Attorney William Manchinton....
Trial Victory in Somerville District Court: Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
We recently obtained a not guilty verdict in Somerville District Court on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. Our client, a college student....
Out-of-State Gun Owner Facing Multiple Firearm Charges Gets Case Continued Without a Finding in Brockton
A recent case in Brockton District Court reminds us just how quickly a law-abiding gun owner from another state can face serious multiple firearm charges....
Quincy District Court Victory: Client’s License to Carry Restored After Wrongful Denial
Getting denied a License to Carry in Massachusetts can feel devastating, especially when you know you’ve done nothing wrong. Our client recently experienced this frustration....
Mother Vindicated: Not Guilty Verdict in Waltham Courthouse Arrest Case
A mother vindicated after a difficult encounter with law enforcement never expected that trying to calm her son during a courthouse arrest would result in....
Case Dismissed: How Strategic Defense Prevailed in Chelsea District Court
When our client walked through our doors facing assault and battery charges involving a family member, they were understandably overwhelmed. The stakes were high –....
Victory in License to Carry Suspension Appeal: Fighting for Facts and Fairness
The Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson is proud to share another victory in a License to Carry suspension appeal for a client whose LTC....
How Our Strategic Defense Won a Drug Trafficking Case in Middlesex Superior Court
In October 2025, our client faced what seemed like an impossible situation, a drug trafficking case in Middlesex Superiror Court. The Southern Middlesex Regional Drug....
Victory at the Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing: When Stakes Are High and Evidence Is Weak
Not every legal victory happens in a courtroom. Some of the most important wins occur in a small hearing room, where a clerk magistrate decides....
Assault Charges Dismissed at BMC West Roxbury Clerk-Magistrate Hearing: How Preparation and Compassion Won the Day
When a pregnant woman facing assault charges contacted our firm, she was dealing with more than just criminal allegations. She was confronting a system that....
Massachusetts Attorney Secures Full Reinstatement of Client’s Firearm License After Jury Acquittal
In September 2025, the Law Office of Matthew Peterson achieved an important victory for a client in Framingham District Court: the full reinstatement of his....