J. W. Carney Jr.

I am a criminal defense attorney practicing in all State and Federal Courts of Massachusetts. My peers have recognized me as one of The Top 100 Lawyers in Massachusetts, a distinction given among more than 40,000 attorneys. Boston magazine has also named me as one of The Five Best Private Criminal Defense Attorneys in the state. Additionally, the leading legal publication in Massachusetts included me on its list of The Most Influential Lawyers in Massachusetts, which featured figures such as the Governor and the Chief Justice of the courts. Since 1998, I have been consistently listed in the annual publication The Best Lawyers in America. My work encompasses all areas of criminal defense, including pre-indictment investigations, arraignments, bail hearings, motion practice, plea negotiations, jury trials, sentencing hearings, and appeals. Throughout my career, I have handled thousands of cases in the District, Superior, and Federal Courts, including over two hundred and eight jury trials involving major felonies.