Massachusetts Bail & Release Attorneys

Our Massachusetts criminal defense attorneys, Boston bail lawyers, and Worcester Bail and Own Recognizance Attorneys focus on getting clients released from custody as soon as possible.  After all, a client is best able to help in his or her defense when he or she is free to cooperate with their attorney as the planning process relating to an aggressive defense strategy begins.

Bail is money or property put forth as security to ensure that one will show up for further criminal proceedings.   The judge's initial decision on bail or release sets the tone for the entire case, and one of the following three scenarios will likely become the outcome:

1. The judge sets bail, which, if met, will allow the person not to remain in custody while awaiting trial, with certain restrictions;


2. The judge refuses to set bail, insisting the defendant remain in custody; or


3. The judge releases the person on his or her own personal recognizance, meaning that the court will take the person's word that they will appear when necessary for later court obligations.

Experienced Lawyers
To Get Bail Reduced or Have You Released
On Your Own Recognizance

Our experience in Massachusetts criminal courts is an essential resource in getting bail reduced or having clients released on their own recognizance.  We aggressively present evidence during a Bail Hearing and provide crucial information to the judge which enables him or her to feel comfortable releasing our client.  Most often, we encourage our client's family, friends, and other acquaintances to come to court in order to demonstrate his or her strong bonds within the community.

As per M.G.L. c. 276 §58, while the rebuttable presumption is that you will be released on personal recognizance, the court may deny your release for any of the following enumerated reasons:

1. The nature and circumstances of  the offense charged;


2. The potential penalty the defendant faces;


3. The defendant's family ties;


4. The defendant's financial resources and employment record;


5. The defendant's history of mental illness;


6. The defendant's reputation and length of residence in the community;


7. The defendant's record of convictions;


8. The defendant's present drug dependency or record for illegal drug distribution;


9. The defendant's record of flight to avoid prosecution;


10. The defendant's fraudulent use of an alias or false identification;


11. The defendant's failure to appear at a court proceeding to answer to an offense;


12. The fact that the defendant's alleged acts constitute a violation of a temporary or permanent order of (abuse prevention or restraining order);


13. The defendant's history of orders issued against him or her under the aforementioned section;


14. The defendant's status of being on bail pending adjudication of a prior charge;


15. The defendant's status of being on probation, parole or other release pending completion of sentence for any conviction; or


16. The defendant's status of being on release pending sentence or appeal for any conviction.

If you are arraigned and released on your own recognizance, expect the clerk or Judge to admonish you that if you are arrested during the pendency of the case on a new charge, the court can hold you without bail for up to 60 days at the arraignment of the new case.

Our Bail Attorneys explain to clients that the flavor of the bail statute is such that it is only to be used for crimes of violence - not property crimes; even still, when we need to advocate that our client should not be considered a dangerous risk to the community, you can count on our team to show the benefits of you continuing at your job, with your family, under conditions other than being held in custody during the pendency of any investigation or trial.

Because police tend to book a suspect for multiple charges, the result may be a higher bail amount needed in order to be released from custody.  In comparison to a public defender who may not have had enough time to review your case and argue in your favor, our attorneys will zealously argue that the court should lower bail substantially, if not release you on your own recognizance. 

You Can Entrust Your Record and Freedom To Us

Getting arrested is difficult enough - you should leave the issue of bail and getting released to our attorneys.  We personally meet with all clients all across Massachusetts - in all of the correctional facilities, police stations, and courts.  If you or a loved one is being held in a Massachusetts House of Corrections facility or state prison, we will personally visit within a day of being retained and work towards getting our client released from custody.

We will secure your pretrial release under the most desirable conditions, and even if we can't secure immediate release, we will advocate for reasonable conditions of your release or recognizance such as electronic monitoring, stay-away orders, curfews, etc. 

Call us any time at (800) 461-6900 or contact us online for a case evaluation and consultation.  We will work tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome for your case.