Violent Crimes Lawyer in Beverly, MA

State & Federal Defense Backed by Over 150 Trials Combined

A violent crimes charge puts everything at stake: your freedom, your career, your family. At Gelb & Gelb LLP, we’ve defended clients against serious criminal charges in both Massachusetts state court and federal court since 1987. Our attorneys have handled over 150 trials combined, and that depth in complex, high-stakes litigation translates directly to violent crimes defense in Beverly.

Charges in Beverly are heard in Salem District Court for most matters and in Essex Superior Court for serious felonies. From the first court appearance through trial, we work to protect our clients’ constitutional rights and pursue the best possible outcome at every stage.

If you or someone you know is facing a violent crimes charge in Beverly, MA, contact Gelb & Gelb LLP today at (877) 867-0034 to schedule a consultation.

Violent Crimes Cases We Defend

We represent clients across the full spectrum of charges under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 265, which covers offenses ranging from simple assault through murder and manslaughter. Our representation includes:

• Assault and Battery: Including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery on a police officer
• Domestic Violence: Domestic assault and battery charges, which carry distinct procedural rules including preferred arrest policies and automatic no-contact orders at arraignment
• Robbery and Armed Robbery: State and federally prosecuted offenses involving force or threatened force
• Firearms Offenses: Unlawful possession and charges connected to other violent offenses
• Sexual Assault: Charges prosecuted in both District Court and Superior Court depending on severity
• Federal Violent Crimes: Offenses that cross state lines, involve federal property, or connect to federal drug or firearms violations

Because Chapter 265 classifies offenses as misdemeanors or felonies based on the specific conduct and alleged victim, the procedural path and sentencing exposure vary significantly. We analyze both dimensions from the start.

Trial Credentials & Personalized Representation

Gelb & Gelb LLP is a boutique firm, which means each client works directly with an experienced attorney rather than being passed to rotating associates. That focused attention matters most in violent crimes cases, where the facts are contested and the stakes are high.

Our attorneys are recognized on the Massachusetts and New England Super Lawyers list, including the Top 100 Lawyers in Massachusetts. The firm holds an Avvo Rating of 10.0 Superb, an AV Rated Preeminent designation from Martindale-Hubbell, and recognition in The Best Lawyers in America and Boston Magazine’s Top Attorneys of 2021. We are also listed among America’s Top 100 Bet-The-Company Litigators.

We regularly litigate complex matters against large corporations and government agencies, including state and federal regulatory enforcement proceedings. That experience handling sophisticated adversaries directly informs how we approach the Essex County District Attorney’s Office in violent crimes prosecutions.