Cambridge Massachusetts Based Criminal Defense Attorney

The Law Offices of Kevin J. Mahoney P.C

Relentless Defense

"I know that he had much more important and higher profile cases going on, but I always got the impression that mine was the most important to him." -- Client

Kevin J. Mahoney has earned a reputation as one of the most aggressive, well-prepared, and fearless criminal defense lawyers practicing in Massachusetts. He has won 41 of his last 44 trials* and has been lead counsel in more than 100 trials and appeals. The American Trial Lawyers Association recently named him one of “The Top 100 Trial Lawyers.” Avvo, the national lawyer rating service, rates Attorney Mahoney a 9.3/10.0 for "superb."

Attorney Mahoney regularly provides on-air legal analysis for Fox News Live, Fox & Friends, CNN’s Nancy Grace, Court TV’s Catherine Crier Live and Greater Boston with Emily Rooney on high profile criminal cases. Court TV’s Forensic Files chronicled his tireless and successful defense of Christina Martin, dubbed “the Jell-O Murderer” by the national press. A master cross-examiner, his new book, “Relentless Criminal Cross-Examination,” is now available from James Publishing Company. It is the fastest selling book in the history of James Publishing.

While some attorneys have characterized Mahoney as a “natural” trial lawyer, he believes that, more than anything, hard work, commitment to his client’s cause, and his competitive drive are responsible for his successes. Not a few prosecutors describe his approach to trial work as “scorched earth.” Yet, he is no bare-knuckle brawler. Mahoney brings a sophisticated expertise to trial work unrivaled in the greater Boston/Cambridge area. His research, legal memoranda, and “work product” match, or even exceed, that of any other firm, yet he possesses the toughness, street smarts, and courtroom savvy that the walking dead of most firms never acquire.

The time, effort, persistence and commitment that you offered to us demonstrated how caring you were with our family. While we expressed our worries and apprehension, you exuded a sense of confidence, self-belief and assurance. Your defense of our daughter showed us how knowledgeable and competent you were, particularly in safeguarding her integrity. You understood her and put her at ease by giving her a sense of relief and confidence." -- Client

Fellow lawyers, court personnel, police officers, physicians, MIT and Harvard professors, a former top-level Pentagon official, and a rock star, as well as the poor, the downtrodden and reviled have entrusted Mahoney with safeguarding their liberty. Where some trial lawyers are crushed under the pressure of trying big cases, Mahoney thrives on pressure. Because of his impressive trial record and his willingness to “tee it up,” prosecutors frequently offer his clients very favorable plea agreements. In more than a hundred cases, Mahoney has been able to persuade the judge or the prosecutor to dismiss the charges outright.

Attorney Mahoney has successfully defended those accused of serious felonies, such as murder, motor vehicle homicide, armed robbery, rape, kidnapping, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, drug trafficking and arson, and misdemeanors, such as DWI/OUI, domestic assault, A&B, possession of marijuana, disturbing the peace, and violating a restraining order.

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