Joseph B. Simons

Successfully defending people against criminal charges in Boston and throughout Massachusetts.

Suffolk University Law School

J.D. (2011) | Criminal Defense

2008 - 2011

Honors: Dean's List

Criminal Defense Attorney

Simons Law Office

2012 - Current

Defending the rights and freedom of people facing criminal charges in Massachusetts.

Lowell man arraigned in connection with striking a 15-year-old bicyclist

The Boston Globe

February 18, 2016

Attorney: Prosecution can't prove women did not consent to bathroom photographs

The Lowell Sun

May 28, 2015

Judge: Abuser 'needs to be caged'

The Salem News

February 5, 2014

From Solo to Managing a Small Firm, Transitions: From Law School to Lawyer & From Solo to Managing a Small Firm, Boston, MA

September 10, 2015

Massachusetts Bar Association

Panelists will discuss how they have succeeded in growing their firms by developing a growth plan, using a coach and utilizing referral networks. As an attorney in a solo or a small firm, you will receive tips on how to grow your practice by expanding and nurturing your attorney referral network, the changes to expect as you grow, and how to plan and respond appropriately.

Clients' Choice Award

AVVO

Rising Star

Super Lawyers

2017

Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys.

MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS

Criminal Defense Attorney - Member

2014 - Current

Activities: MACDL's mission is to preserve the adversary system of justice; to maintain and foster independent and able criminal defense lawyers and to ensure justice and due process for persons accused of crime. MACDL will be an advocate for the advocate.

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Q. Under Massachusetts law, what is the difference between lewd, wanton and lascivious and open and gross lewdness?

June 28, 2023

A: For Open And Gross Lewdness And Lascivious Behavior, the prosecutor has to prove the following elements:

First: That the defendant exposed his (her) (genitals) (buttocks) (or) (female breasts) to one or more persons;

Second: That the defendant did so intentionally;

Third: That the defendant did so “openly,” that is, either he (she) intended public exposure, or he (she) recklessly disregarded a substantial risk of public exposure, to others who might be offended by such conduct;

Fourth: That the defendant’s act was done in such a way as would alarm or shock a reasonable person; and

Fifth: That at least one person was alarmed or shocked.

For a Lewd, Wanton And Lascivious Act, the prosecutor has to prove the following elements:

First: That the defendant (committed) (publicly solicited another person to commit) a sexual act; Second: That the sexual act involved touching the genitals or buttocks, or the female breasts;

Third: That the defendant did this either for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification, or for the purpose of offending other people; and

Fourth: That the sexual act (was) (was to be) committed in a public place; that is, a place where the defendant either intended public exposure, or recklessly disregarded a substantial risk of public exposure at that time and under those circumstances, to others who might be offended by such conduct. ... Read More

Q. If you please guilty to a felony crime in the state of Massachusetts can you appeal your guilty plea

April 15, 2022

A: You can’t do an appeal, but you may have grounds to file a motion to withdraw your plea if you have sufficient grounds (aka “motion for new trial”). A criminal defense attorney can evaluate the case and discuss your options.

Q. Can you assist me in sealing my record?

September 4, 2021

A: If the case ended with a dismissal, you can petition the court anytime. If it was a conviction, you need to wait 3 years for a misdemeanor or 7 years for a felony. I do a lot of petitions to seal, so feel free to call if you have any questions: 781-797-0555.