Criminal Defense Attorney Licensed in Massachusetts
339-203-9106
An Aggressive Criminal Defense
Fighting for you every step of the way
The criminal justice process is rarely transparent, but with experience it can be navigated. I have successfully tried cases in front of juries and judges in addition to arguing motions of all kinds. As your attorney, I'll use my experience to help prevent charges from issuing, get charges dismissed, and if it comes down to it - take your case to a jury.
If you've been charged with or accused of a crime, I can help
My experience as a trial attorney and former prosecutor enables me to assist those accused with a variety of crimes and needs including, but not limited to:
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Domestic Assault and Battery
Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (DUI/OUI)
Gun & Weapon Related Offenses
Theft/Robbery
Restraining Orders
Drug Crimes
Sex Crimes
Traffic Violations
Clerk's Hearings
Harassment and Restraining Orders
Vandalism
And more!
About Me
Matthew Burton is a criminal defense attorney practicing in all counties across the Commonwealth. He began his legal work in a law school clinic at Boston College. He successfully argued before the Parole Board and secured the release of a man previously convicted of second-degree murder. Thereafter, he was on a team that argued before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and won their client protection under the Convention Against Torture. Immediately after law school, he joined a large litigation firm in New York City. He left that position to work full-time alongside Ron Kuby and Martin Garbus in defense of environmental lawyer Steven Donziger. The case culminated in a multi-day criminal trial in the Southern District of New York.
In addition to his work on the trial, Attorney Burton worked with
Donziger, as well as organizations such as Greenpeace and Amnesty International, to spread awareness of the plight of indigenous Ecuadorian populations struggling to navigate oil-polluted lands. Attorney Burton’s advocacy on this case helped to secure letters of support from elected officials including Elizabeth Warren, Ed Markey, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and others. The awareness campaign also drew support from various celebrities including Mark Ruffalo, Susan Sarandon, Roger Waters, and Lucy Lawless. After his work with Donziger, Attorney Burton became an Assistant District Attorney in Middlesex County. In this capacity, he honed his trial skills before starting his own practice.
Attorney Burton was featured in the Boston College Law School magazine where he discussed the loss of his parents as a child, and how that influenced his sense of justice and desire to work for those who are without material means. Attorney Burton earned his B.A. from Salem State University and his J.D. from Boston College. Prior to law school, he worked as a public-school English teacher.
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Notable Cases and Work
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- Defended human rights lawyer Steven Donziger in a case that received significant national press.
- After a parole board hearing, secured the release of man previously convicted of 2nd Degree Murder.
- Secured protection under the Convention Against Torture for an individual facing deportation before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Conducted nearly 70 trials in the Massachusetts court system.
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