Look for three things: experience in the specific courthouse where your case is pending, a track record of actually trying cases rather than pleading everything, and a communication style that treats you like an adult. Ask how many OUIs, assaults, or drug cases the lawyer has handled in the last year, and whether they have tried a jury case recently. Read reviews critically - Bank & Munns is proud of its 1,300+ five-star reviews, but we tell clients to read them and test us with hard questions. A good Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer will explain realistic outcomes, not promise results, and will outline the first 30 days of your case. If you cannot get that kind of answer in a consultation, keep looking.
