Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense Lawyer in Salem, Massachusetts

When you have been accused of any criminal offense, it is very important to be able to trust in the skill of your criminal defense attorney. Your freedom and your future may depend on the capabilities and dedication of the lawyer who will represent you before prosecutors, judges or probation officers.

Schedule a confidential, in-depth consultation with criminal defense attorney Thomas J. Barrett in Salem, Massachusetts, by phone or e-mail to discuss any of the following charges that you may face:

• DUI/DWI/OUI (drunk driving or driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol)
• Drug cases (possession, manufacture, trafficking and distribution of controlled substances)
• Sex offenses (sexual assault, child molestation, solicitation of a minor on the Internet or elsewhere, aggravated sexual assault and statutory rape)
• Vehicular manslaughter
• Homicide or murder
• Domestic violence

Thomas J. Barrett served as an Assistant District Attorney in Essex County for more than seven years. He understands the perspective and tactics of the prosecution in criminal defense cases. He knows the importance of the criminal defense lawyer's preparation and willingness to advocate zealously to protect a client's rights.

If you have been charged, that does not mean you will automatically be convicted. If you have been named as a suspect, that does not mean you will necessarily be charged. An experienced criminal defense attorney will get to know you personally and closely examine the charges and facts against you to assemble your defense. Call or e-mail the law firm to schedule a preliminary case evaluation and determine your best course of action after a criminal arrest.