Irwin M. Pollack
Founder & Lead Attorney
Irwin M. Pollack founded The Massachusetts Criminal Defense Group with a clear vision of what he wanted the practice to look like. Irwin says, "Even before its inception, I had envisioned a high-powered criminal defense law firm that would stand apart from the hundreds, if not thousands, of one and two-lawyer Massachusetts practices. It would handle cases the way that the big litigation firms do, with strong resources and a team of intelligent criminal attorneys working together. I have seen too many examples of solo practitioners becoming ineffective once his or her time was spread over 100 cases."
Today, the firm has a strong reputation for having a team of experienced and aggressive defense litigators
. This is the result of the firm's meticulous investigation, preparation, creative strategic thinking, and strong courtroom advocacy, along with each attorney's willingness to confront law enforcement and the District Attorney's office head on.
Mr. Pollack knows that once an arrest occurs, law enforcement is usually quick to develop "tunnel vision" where police and prosecutors form an initial impression about a suspect's guilt, and refuse to consider their innocence. Irwin's creative legal arguments along with his demand that the prosecution prove its burden are what make him and the team some of the most sought-after defense attorneys throughout Massachusetts.
Attorney Pollack insists that, just like a stadium is the field of battle in the world of sports, a courtroom is your battlefield in the legal world. Court is a non-contact sport, and gamesmanship revolves around words, actions, body language, and strategizing with the opponent. Both arenas are conducted with very strict rules: The players in sporting events understand and follow the rules, use them effectively, and execute established strategies to win.
In Massachusetts criminal cases, the opponent is the police prosecutor or the District Attorney's office. Attorney Pollack insists that maneuvering within the rules is called gamesmanship and that maneuvering outside the rules is called cheating. Just as in basketball when intentional fouls top the clock or in baseball when walking a batter is done to load the bases, Irwin enters the playing field of the criminal court knowing how to strategically outfox his opponent without doing anything illegal, immoral or unethical.
Despite his busy court schedule, Irwin strives to make himself available to the firm's clients. Many times, when you call the firm at night or over the weekend, he will answer the telephone himself. If you leave a voicemail on his direct office line (800.331.IRWIN), he immediately gets the .wav file emailed to his Blackberry and returns the call. His cell phone is set-up to accept collect calls from area jails, houses of correction, and state prison facilities so that his incarcerated clients are able to speak with him whenever given the chance.
Irwin Pollack is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and Connecticut. His cases range from DUIs
and drug charges to complex, white collar crimes. Irwin belongs to several legal organizations, including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, National College for DUI Defense, Norfolk Bar Association, and Hampden Bar Association.