When you are faced with criminal charges you must hire a smart and aggressive Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer that you can completely trust and should have the utmost confidence in with respect to the attorney’s skill and ability to defend you in court.  Patrick J. Murphy, Esq. has been a private licensed Massachusetts criminal defense attorney for 27 years.   During his career practicing criminal defense, Attorney Murphy has won numerous criminal trials and has sharpened the courtroom skills and winning tactics that are absolutely essential to successfully defend people charged with serious crimes.

Attorney Murphy is also a compassionate legal advocate who has successfully represented people from all walks of life and has volunteered his time when not practicing law helping to serve those in need in soup kitchens and by providing pro bono legal services.  Early on in his career he affiliated himself with Suffolk Lawyers for Justice, Inc., a dedicated group of private Boston criminal defense attorneys committed to the poor and cut his teeth aggressively representing indigent defendants before the district courts of Suffolk County.

As a Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer, Attorney Murphy is a serious student of the law.  Attorney Murphy knows that ongoing legal education is important to his profession and to his client’s cases. He keeps abreast of the lasted cases and changes to our criminal laws by attending ongoing legal education courses and legal seminars throughout the year.

The Law Office of Patrick J. Murphy is located at One South Market Street, Fourth Floor, Boston, MA 02109 in the heart of Boston, where he maintains a major legal presence defending clients in Boston and surrounding areas.  His Boston office is handicap accessible and is conveniently located in historic Boston close to the courts and public transportation.

If you are searching for a confident and trustworthy Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer who is a smart, tough, dedicated, experienced and relentless advocate for all his clients, contact the Law Office of Patrick J. Murphy now. Attorney Murphy will be happy to take the time to really listen and speak with you about the facts of your case and explain what he can do to help today.  Attorney Murphy is always available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you so call him now at (617) 367-0450.

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Education

  • New England School of Law - J.D. - 1994

    Cum Laude Graduate, Top 10% of Class

  • Political Science, University of Massachusetts - Bachelor of Arts - 1989

    Dean's List

Bar Associations

  • Massachusetts Bar Association

    Member Since: 1994

  • Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

    Member Since: 1994

  • National Rifle Association (N.R.A.)

    Member Since: 2007

Client Reviews

"Highly Recommended. Attorney Patrick J. Murphy absolutely helped me out in my time of need. When I met him in his Boston office he put me right at ease and explained the criminal process to me in a way I could easily understand and in a manner that gave me complete confidence. I was facing a...

- Rob, Avvo User

From the first consultation I knew Patrick Murphy was the right choice for my criminal defense. He was knowledgeable of the laws and knew how to build up a strong defense for my case. Every phone call and email I made was promptly answered. When it came time for my hearing, Patrick was prepared and...

- John, Avvo User

Patrick Murphy provided excellent service as council on my case. He worked diligently over a long legal process that spanned over 3 years. He was able to take my case to a Jury Trial and get me a Not Guilty verdict through he expert knowledge of the law and expertise in cross examination of the...

- Chris, Avvo User

Attorney Pat Murphy did a great job guiding me through an A&B charge, and most importantly getting the case dismissed in a very timely manner. He is very professional, returns call promptly, and did a great explaining his strategy and the legal process to me. I was confident throughout the whole...

- Avvo User

Mr. Patrick J. Murphy was very quick to respond to my needs. He was always there to answer any questions I had in a timely fashion, and he made me feel very comfortable in an extremely uncomfortable situation. Having Mr. Murphy by my side in the courtroom felt like I was at an advantage. He speaks...

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