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Boston Criminal Defense Attorney

Attorney David Yannetti has maintained a distinguished and highly regarded criminal defense practice in Boston since 1999. Before that, he served as an assistant district attorney and a senior trial prosecutor in Middlesex County in Massachusetts for 10 years. In his career over more than two decades, he has tried hundreds of criminal cases, including 12 murder cases, some of which garnered national attention. Criminal Defense Attorney David Yannetti is, in short, battle-tested. He has the experience, skill and perspective necessary to obtain the best result possible for his clients.

AV-Rated Criminal Defense Attorney · Pre-Eminent Lawyer · Boston Magazine "2011 Super Lawyer"

By any objective measure, Attorney Yannetti has reached the top of his profession. Recently named a "Super Lawyer" for the fifth consecutive year in Boston Magazine, Criminal Defense Attorney Yannetti has also been qualified by his peers as an AV-rated attorney* every year since 1999 and has been listed in the exclusive Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers** for over a decade. Whether the charge is a misdemeanor in district court, or the most serious felony in superior court, you will know that when you walk into a courtroom with Attorney Yannetti at your side, you have retained a fierce advocate, an effective negotiator, a trusted counsel and a top-notch criminal defense attorney.

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If you are facing criminal charges or are currently under investigation, contact Boston Criminal Defense Attorney David R. Yannetti today and schedule a confidential phone consultation to discuss your case.

A Reputation for Effectiveness and Results

David Yannetti is known as a "lawyer's lawyer," because his fellow attorneys consult with him and refer their criminal defense matters to him. He is a well-known commentator on cutting-edge legal issues, and frequently appears on CNN, Fox News, Investigation Discovery ("ID") and Court TV. When Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (the "Wall Street Journal" of the Massachusetts legal profession) needs an attorney to explain the latest development in criminal law, they contact David R. Yannetti. Attorney Yannetti has been featured on the front page of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for his victory in a recent first-degree murder case: Read "Ex-ADA helps free a man his old office once prosecuted ". To view Attorney Yannetti actually arguing a case in a courtroom, or to view a sampling of his appearances on television, or to read other legal articles profiling Attorney Yannetti or featuring his commentary, go to our Media Center.

Protecting the Rights of the Accused

Attorney David R. Yannetti defends and represents clients in a full range of felony and misdemeanor crimes, including:

Contact Criminal Defense Lawyer David R. Yannetti Today

If you are being investigated or may be under investigation for a crime that allegedly took place in Massachusetts, you need to contact a well-qualified Suffolk County trial lawyer immediately. Going unrepresented should not be an option, as the stakes are too high and, without the proper advice, you could unknowingly talk yourself into getting charged, arrested and/or convicted. There are many things an experienced and skillful attorney can do to resolve a criminal case before it results in charges and/or a trial, either of which could have a devastating effect on your life. If you have already been charged, however, and a trial is inevitable, Attorney Yannetti provides the best representation you can obtain anywhere, right here in Boston.

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* AV, BV and CV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.

**The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers is a trademark of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies.