Law Office of Attorney Arthur L. Kelly - Newton, MA

Seasoned Criminal Defense and Courtroom Advocacy in Newton

Facing criminal allegations in Massachusetts can place an individual's personal reputation, professional license, and fundamental liberty in severe jeopardy. Located on Washington Street in Newton, the Law Office of Attorney Arthur L. Kelly is a premier boutique criminal defense practice serving clients across Middlesex County, Suffolk County, Norfolk County, and the broader Boston metropolitan region. Admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1985 after earning his law degree from New England School of Law, Arthur L. Kelly brings over forty years of hands-on trial experience to every defense. Clients seeking to hire a criminal defense lawyer benefit from a seasoned courtroom strategist who personally manages every case from initial arraignment through final verdict.

Tenacious OUI and DUI Drunk Driving Defense

Operating under the influence charges carry harsh statutory penalties under Massachusetts law, including administrative license suspensions, substantial fines, probation fees, and prospective incarceration. Attorney Arthur L. Kelly possesses an extraordinary track record in drunk driving defense, having secured not guilty verdicts or dismissals in more than one hundred forty-five recent OUI trials, bench trials, and clerk magistrate hearings. When drivers need an experienced DUI defense lawyer in Newton, the firm mounts a meticulous defense covering:

• Challenging the legality of motor vehicle traffic stops, erratic operation claims, and road checkpoints
• Scrutinizing standardized field sobriety testing protocols and challenging officer scoring criteria
• Challenging breathalyzer calibration logs, maintenance certifications, and blood draw evidence
• Defense against first-offense and multiple-offense OUI allegations, felony OUI, and commercial driver suspensions
• Navigating Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles hearings to preserve or reinstate driving privileges

Comprehensive Defense for Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Violent Crimes

The Law Office of Attorney Arthur L. Kelly provides rigorous representation across the full spectrum of state and federal criminal charges. The firm defends individuals facing drug crime defense allegations involving possession or distribution, violent crime defense matters including assault and battery, firearm offenses, domestic violence allegations, and serious felony indictments up to murder. Attorney Kelly conducts exhaustive independent investigations, visits crime scenes, scrutinizes police reports for constitutional violations, interviews crucial defense witnesses, and aggressively moves to suppress unlawfully seized evidence.

Clerk Magistrate Hearings and Pre-Trial Interventions

In Massachusetts, many misdemeanor allegations and private criminal complaints originate with an application for a criminal complaint heard by a court clerk magistrate. An effective defense at this preliminary stage can stop formal criminal charges from ever being issued on a client's public record. Serving as a knowledgeable legal advocate, Attorney Kelly represents clients at clerk magistrate hearings in district courts throughout Newton, Waltham, Cambridge, Concord, and Boston. By presenting compelling factual arguments and mitigating evidence, he routinely persuades clerk magistrates to deny complaints or resolve disputes without criminal arraignment.

Direct Attorney Access and Free Confidential Consultations

Unlike large legal factories where files are routinely handed off to inexperienced associates, clients at the Law Office of Attorney Arthur L. Kelly work directly with Mr. Kelly at every stage of their proceedings. Known for prompt communication, meticulous preparation, and unwavering client loyalty, the firm is available seven days a week to respond to urgent legal crises and police interrogations. If you or a loved one is under investigation or facing criminal charges in Newton or Greater Boston, contact the Law Office of Attorney Arthur L. Kelly today to schedule a confidential and free consultation.