Massachusetts Drunk Driving, OUI, DWI, DUI Lawyer

James P. Geraghty

80 Washington Square, Building K
Norwell, Massachusetts 02061
USA

(617) 571-5487 or (877) 231-9537

(781) 871-7220

www.ouilawyerma.com

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The law firm of James P. Geraghty is located in Norwell, Massachusetts. We are recognized throughout Massachusetts for our knowledge of OUI defense. Our lead OUI attorney, James P. Geraghty, has appeared on Boston's Channel 5 News and its Your Call with Lynn Doyle discussing drunk driving laws. He has shared his knowledge on the topic to other lawyers in the form of seminars. He even assisted in writing the book on the topic drunk driving defense. That knowledge has allowed us to obtain a success rate of 80 percent in drunk driving criminal defense cases.

Attorney James P. Geraghty began his career as a criminal prosecutor. His success in that role led to him being named Drunk Driving Prosecutor of the Year by Mothers against Drunk Driving (MADD).

Now, the knowledge gained as a criminal prosecutor is used to provide strong defense for people accused of drunk driving. We know how the other side operates. We know the flaws in the system. We know how to stand up for your rights and get you the results you need.

Mr. Geraghty is a highly specialized lawyer dedicated to defending clients specifically dealing with OUI and related criminal charges in Massachusetts courts. He is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Massachusetts Bar Association.

He has authored several well know books for law schools (and other attorneys) on complex drunk driving defense strategies and was recently a featured instructor/speaker at the National College of DUI Defense's learning seminar for Massachusetts Attorneys at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA.

Year this Office was Established: 1997

Languages: English, Spanish

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Driver's License Suspension, Felony OUI, OUI Vehicular Homicide

Practice Areas Description

At the law office of James P. Geraghty, you can be confident that you have a representative on your side who knows about:

- Drunk Driving Defense

At the law office of James P. Geraghty in Boston, Massachusetts, we are committed to providing strong defense against drunk driving charges. We are dedicated to helping you avoid fines, jail time and a mark on your criminal record that could affect your future. We have an 80 percent success rate in doing just that.

- Driver's License Suspension

Many people accused of drunk driving are surprised to learn that their DWI/DUI defense case is a separate matter from their driver's license suspension case. Many are also surprised when they go to an attorney and find out that the lawyer only handles one out of the two parts. You won't get that surprise when you come to us. We can handle both aspects of your case. We will strive to win both aspects of your case.

- Felony OUI

In Boston and throughout Massachusetts, the law is tough on drunk drivers. If you have already received two or more convictions for OUI, you are going to be charged with a felony this time. When a misdemeanor becomes a felony, things become a lot more serious. At the law office of James P. Geraghty, we are serious about defending you against felony OUI charges. With more than a decade of experience on our side, we know the steps to take to achieve positive results for you.

- Fighting Blood Tests

In Boston and throughout Massachusetts, law enforcement can only draw blood for testing in very specific circumstances. Only in certain situations can criminal prosecutors bring this into evidence. At our law firm, we know the restrictions that the opposition has to deal with because our lead attorney is a former drunk driving prosecutor. We know how to hold the opposition accountable if they overstep their bounds.

- Fighting Breath Tests

At the law office of James P. Geraghty in Boston, Massachusetts, we know that Breathalyzer test results aren't as strong as they appear to be. With more than 10 years of experience on our side, we know how to fight this evidence. We know how to win drunk driving defense cases.

- Fighting Field Sobriety Tests

Police in Boston and throughout Massachusetts administer field sobriety tests after they pull someone over for DUI/DWI to determine if the individual is intoxicated. But what police and prosecutors do not acknowledge is that the tests are littered with weaknesses. At the law office of James P. Geraghty, we know how to use these weaknesses to fight the opposition and pursue the positive results you need.

- Fighting Police Road Blocks

If you have been charged with drunk driving at a sobriety checkpoint, we can help. We are the law office of James P. Geraghty. With more than a decade of experience on our side, we know how to take on any challenge that comes our way.

- OUI First Offense

You deserve a lawyer who is truly focused on defending you against the first offense OUI charge you are facing. When you choose our law firm, you can be confident in our ability to get results because we have dedicated our careers to defending against these types of cases. We know how to challenge the opposition every step of the way. Our lead attorney, James P. Geraghty, is a former drunk driving prosecutor. This means that we have seen firsthand what the opposition can do. We know their strengths and their weaknesses. We know how to take them on and get results.

- OUI Repeat Offense

You're not a criminal. You don't deserve to be treated like one. You're a human being and you've made mistakes, just like everyone else has. At the law office of James P. Geraghty in Boston, Massachusetts, we are committed to seeing that those mistakes don't have a serious impact on your life. We're committed to protecting your rights. With us on your side, you can be confident that you have a lawyer who will work hard to keep you out of jail, help you avoid fines and keep your record clean.

- OUI Vehicular Homicide

Melanie's Law is the law that comes into play in these unique OUI defense cases. We understand this law. In fact, our lead attorney has appeared on Channel 5 News and elsewhere to share knowledge on this topic. We are the team that others turn to when they want to learn about the law. Our knowledge, as well as more than a decade of experience, forms the base of our defense. On that, we build a careful plan that involves scientifically examining the evidence against you.