Boston North Shore Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you have been charged with a crime in the Boston area, I offer a free initial consultation on all criminal defense matters to discuss your options. You should never plead guilty or say anything to the police without advice from a competent defense attorney.
I am Judith A. Wayne, a criminal defense attorney with offices in Lynn and Malden. As a former assistant district attorney for Middlesex County, I understand how local police and prosecutors handle criminal cases. I defend clients against a wide range of misdemeanor and felony charges throughout the Boston North Shore and Boston metro areas of Massachusetts, including:
- Traffic tickets, including speeding and criminal traffic offenses such as OWI/DUI/DWI and driving with a suspended license
- Domestic violence and related protection orders
- Drug charges, including possession and trafficking charges involving meth, marijuana, crack, cocaine, heroin and illegal prescription drugs
- Sex crimes such as sexual assault, child molestation and statutory rape
- Assault and battery charges
- Weapons charges
- Theft and shoplifting
- Arson and other property crimes
- Robbery and burglary
- Murder charges
- Juvenile defense
Criminal law is rooted in constitutional law. As your lawyer, I will be holding the police accountable to make sure that everything they did was within constitutional guidelines. Every U.S. citizen has a right to privacy and protection from improper searches and seizures. I have won many criminal cases based on motions to suppress evidence that was gained through improper police actions.
Although I oppose police officers in court, police officers are one of my largest sources of referrals in criminal cases. I have also defended police officers, as well as the friends and family members of police officers, when they have found themselves in legal trouble.
An important part of my criminal defense practice consists of helping juveniles. Juveniles face a wide range of charges, commonly driving offenses. Even something as relatively minor as a speeding ticket carries with it the possibility of a suspended license and a hefty fine. As a juvenile, with your whole life ahead of you, it is vitally important that you are aware of your rights and protect yourself – consult with an experienced attorney before you agree to any plea or make any statements to police.
Free consultation with an experienced criminal attorney
To discuss your criminal case with an experienced defense lawyer, contact me, attorney Judith A. Wayne. Je parle Francais. Se habla español.
