Cambridge Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney

If you've been charged with a crime in Cambridge — or hurt in an accident anywhere in Middlesex County — you need an attorney who knows these courts, not one learning them on your case. I've practiced throughout Middlesex County for over 15 years, appearing at Cambridge District Court and Middlesex Superior Court on behalf of clients from Cambridge, Arlington, Belmont, and across Greater Boston.

Cambridge's Courts and How Criminal Cases Move Through Them

Cambridge criminal cases are heard at Cambridge District Court, the Third District Court of Massachusetts, located at 4040 Mystic Valley Parkway in Medford. The court serves Cambridge, Arlington, and Belmont. Felony matters and more serious charges are handled at Middlesex Superior Court, which sits in Cambridge itself. Knowing which court will hear your case — and how each one operates — shapes every decision made from arraignment forward.

 

I've appeared in both courts and understand how prosecutors in this jurisdiction approach cases. That familiarity isn't a minor advantage. It's the difference between a defense built on guesswork and one grounded in how Middlesex County actually works.

Criminal Defense Representation in Cambridge

A criminal charge in Cambridge can carry consequences that follow you long after the case closes — on your record, your immigration status, your housing, and your career. I handle the full range of criminal defense matters in Middlesex County, including:

 

 

As a former prosecutor, I understand how the other side builds a case. That experience informs how I dismantle one. I've conducted jury trials and handled cases in every Massachusetts county — so whatever your situation, I've seen a version of it before.

Drug Cases, Campus Context, and Treatment Alternatives

Cambridge's urban and campus environment means drug-related charges are among the most common criminal matters in this jurisdiction. If your charge involves substance use — and you'd rather pursue treatment than face incarceration — I can help you explore that path. I have long-standing relationships with rehabilitation programs and outpatient treatment providers across Massachusetts, and I know how to present a treatment-based alternative in a way that courts take seriously.

 

My own personal sobriety gives me a perspective on this that most attorneys don't have. I approach these cases without judgment and with a clear understanding of what real recovery looks like alongside a legal defense.

Cambridge's density — heavy foot traffic, cyclists sharing lanes with rideshare vehicles, construction zones, and busy intersections — creates real accident risk. If you were injured in a car accident, as a pedestrian, on a bicycle, or on someone else's property, you may have a claim worth pursuing. I handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless I recover compensation for you.

 

I represent injury victims across Middlesex County and throughout Massachusetts, covering car and truck accidents, bicycle and pedestrian collisions, rideshare incidents, premises liability, slip-and-fall injuries, and dog bites.

Personal Injury Claims in Cambridge and Middlesex County

My practice is anchored on the South Shore, but I appear in courts across the state — including Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Bristol, Essex, and Suffolk counties. Whether your case is in Cambridge or closer to home, I'm prepared to represent you. Clients in Lynn, Salem, Brockton, and beyond have trusted me with their criminal and injury matters, and I bring that same statewide reach to every Cambridge case I handle.

What Cambridge Clients Can Expect Working With McBride Law

  • What court handles criminal cases in Cambridge, MA?

    Most criminal cases originating in Cambridge are heard at Cambridge District Court, located at 4040 Mystic Valley Parkway in Medford. The court serves Cambridge, Arlington, and Belmont. More serious felony charges are elevated to Middlesex Superior Court, which is located in Cambridge.

  • Do you handle both criminal defense and personal injury cases in Cambridge?

    Yes. I represent clients in both practice areas throughout Middlesex County. If you're dealing with a criminal charge and a related civil matter — or simply need an attorney who handles both — you don't need to hire two separate lawyers.

  • How soon should I contact a lawyer after an arrest or accident in Cambridge?

    As soon as possible. In criminal cases, the period immediately following an arrest — before arraignment — is often the most consequential. In personal injury matters, Massachusetts has a three-year statute of limitations, but evidence fades and witness accounts change quickly. Early contact gives your case the best foundation.