Choose a Massachusetts DUI Lawyer
Serving Boston, Springfield, Worcester, Cape Cod
and Communities Throughout Massachusetts!

The Massachusetts DUI Defense Group is a network of local  law offices focused on aggressive and experienced legal representation of drunk driving cases.  Founded by Attorney Irwin M. Pollack, our firm's motto is "All Cases, All Hours, All Courts" which illustrates just how committed, focused, and dedicated our attorneys are toward providing the highest level of advocacy and service to our clientele. 

If you or somebody you know has been arrested for a Massachusetts OUI/DUI, you are entitled to a relentless defense.  That is exactly what we do for our clients.   On any given day, our team of DUI Defense Attorneys is ready to fight your case by bombarding the District Attorney's office with extensive pre-trial memos, demonstrative evidence, photographs, witness testimony, videos, defense experts, essential cross-examination of the prosecution's witnesses, and your testimony. 

Offering personal accountability and determination to obtain the best possible result in your particular criminal case, our DUI Defense Attorneys have experience in more than 50 jurisdictions across Massachusetts including, but not limited to, the Boston Municipal Court and the District Courts throughout Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Bristol, Barnstable, Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire, Berkshire, and Franklin counties.

It seems that close to every day we hear about somebody in Massachusetts being arrested for suspicion of DUI.  Whether it is a father on his way home from work driving on the Mass. Pike, a Worcester mother picking her children up from school, or a UMass Amherst freshman driving back to school from a weekend with his friends on the Cape… police reports and mug shots are part of a new series of nightmares of these individuals who had been law-abiding citizens up until their recent arrest. 

Our law firm's philosophy is that just because somebody is arrested for DUI does not mean he or she is automatically guilty.  To the contrary, most drunk driving cases can be successfully defended.  We vigorously and tirelessly fight for our clients, all the way to trial if necessary, and see to it that they are treated fairly and within the law, both in court and with the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV).  We don't just represent our clients - we rescue them! 

Listen to how we defend our clients in court here .

We Know the Local Courts

We represent clients who have been arrested and charged on all the roads and highways throughout Massachusetts including Routes 95/128 and 495, Route 1, Route 2, Route 3, Route 6, Route 9, Route 20, Route 24, Route 190, Route 290, the Massachusetts Turnpike, and the Southeast Expressway. 

Of the 351 towns and cities in Massachusetts, every county - and each courthouse - has its own way of doing things.  The Westborough District Court, for example, prohibits a defendant from accepting a plea bargain on the day of trial.  Their viewpoint is that the cost to the Commonwealth of preparing or conducting a trial is such that you shouldn't benefit from dragging your feet.  Wait too long and the deal is off the table!  Other courts don't have such a policy. 

Individual police departments vary in their policies and procedures as well.  For example, some videotape the booking process while others do not. 

We assign each of our Massachusetts DUI attorneys to a specific region and set of courthouses.  By working day in and day out in the same places, we develop trusting relationships with Judges, Prosecutors, probation officers and court staff.  Moreover, we know how things work in particular courtrooms, and with particular prosecuting agencies. We've learned who to talk to, who has discretion, and the most effective ways to get the job done.

Independent Investigations - "Full Case Strategy"

To fight a DUI case, our  DUI Defense Attorneys perform a thorough investigation and a critical examination of the evidence and police work related to the case. 

This review of the facts and circumstances of your arrest puts our legal team in a much better position to argue your case to the Prosecutor - and later on to the Judge and jury - if a trial or Registry Hearing is ever held.

The moment we begin representing you, our attorneys start asking questions: 

• Was your car stopped illegally? - What reason were you given by the police officer as to why he or she stopped you?
   
• Did the police officer actually see you driving? - In Massachusetts, you must be operating a motor vehicle on a public way (a private parking lot is not considered a public way and in some cases your case could end-up dismissed).
   
• What was the weather like at the time of your arrest? - If you took field sobriety tests, our DUI Defense Attorneys can use weather reports to show that high winds, poor visibility, or other bad conditions may explain the driving at the time of your stop and subsequent arrest.
   
• Did the police officer observe you for a continual 15 minutes before giving you a breathalyzer test? - Recent case law indicates that one officer must observe a suspect for a continual period of time in order for the test results to be considered admissible.  

As we build your full case strategy, an emphasis is put on advancing the  best defense possible.  These are just a few examples of the methods we'll use in defending you, understanding how specifics can vary significantly depending on what's transpired in your own case: 

• Review the booking videotape.  If there's a tape, and you aren't stumbling or incoherent, a jury may find you innocent.  Some police departments videotape the booking process; others don't.
   
• File a Motion to Suppress the evidence against you.  If we can prove  improper police conduct or flawed tests, we can have all the evidence thrown out of court. 
  
• Conduct extensive cross-examination of the police officer.  Officers often fail to follow their own training manual.  When on the stand, they tend to tell the portion of the story that puts the Commonwealth in the best light; our job is to expose the entire story to the Judge or jury. 

It takes a seasoned, well-versed DUI lawyer to know how to conduct this type of investigation and successfully fight a DUI charge. 

Even if a successful defense is not possible and the Commonwealth's evidence is just too strong and unfavorable to you, our attorneys will work hard to minimize the consequences you face.  Depending on your specific case, it may be possible to negotiate a lesser charge.

Constant Contact and Access To Local Attorneys

All of our attorneys are available on Blackberries 24/7 and are available to answer your questions by phone or e-mail anytime - not just during office hours.  We use an Intranet Toolkit developed by our IT Department that gives us instant access to information about cases.

Legal Fees

Every law firm or attorney has something to offer that sets him or her apart from the others.  For some, it's low fees.  For others, it's a strong reputation and skills to match.  

It's a fact of life - you won't find both traits in the same lawyer.  If its low fees that you're looking for, don't expect exceptionally high skills.  Once in a while, however, you'll find aggressive and competent OUI/DUI representation for far less than the standard $5,000.00-$7,500.00 retainer. 

When potential new clients first call us, we're usually asked, "How much should I expect to pay?"  Unfortunately, there's more to the question than one would think.  The answer is, "It really depends…" 

Our Boston, North Shore, Worcester, Springfield, and South Eastern Massachusetts DUI Defense Attorneys charge flat-fees in four stages - arraignment, RMV Hearing, pretrial and trial - starting at $1500 each with most in the $1750 to $2500 range based on the Court and seriousness of the charges. 

One thing is for sure.  You always know your full cost up-front.  In addition, if you don't want to go all the way to trial, you don't have to pay for trial.
 

The Bottom-Line

If you're looking for an experienced and aggressive DUI lawyer, who's part of a dedicated law firm that zealously represents victims of improper police stops and flawed evidence in alcohol-related charges, you have found that your law firm. 

We are interested in helping you get your life back.  We take phone calls on nights and weekends - including Sundays!   Clients claim how we respond to inquiries "faster than the speed of light."  Call or e-mail any of us at the numbers above, or call Irwin Pollack - our Founder and Lead Attorney - on his cell phone:  (800) 331-IRWIN (4794). 

CALL US NOW TO SEE HOW WE CAN HELP
 YOU.  OUR ATTORNEYS WILL GIVE YOU HONEST ADVICE AND LET YOU DECIDE WHAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU.  NO PRESSURE, NO OBLIGATION, JUST HELP!