Weymouth Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney

If you've been charged with a crime or hurt in an accident in Weymouth, your case will move quickly — and so should you. I'm Devin McBride, and I've spent more than 15 years representing clients throughout Norfolk County, including Weymouth residents facing criminal charges at Quincy District Court and injury victims navigating the claims process. My office is in Quincy, minutes from the courthouse where your case will be heard.

Your Weymouth Case Goes to Quincy District Court — and I Know That Courtroom

Criminal charges filed in Weymouth are handled at Quincy District Court. That's where arraignments happen, bail is set, and the early decisions that shape your case are made. Knowing the court, its procedures, and the prosecutors who appear there isn't a minor detail — it's the difference between a defense built on real local knowledge and one assembled from the outside. I've practiced at Quincy District Court for over a decade and appear there regularly.

 

When you're charged with a crime in Weymouth, the clock starts immediately. Arraignment typically follows arrest within 24 hours, and what happens in that first courtroom appearance can affect bail, release conditions, and the trajectory of the entire case. Having a defense attorney who is already familiar with Quincy District Court — its judges, its prosecutors, its expectations — means you're not paying for a learning curve when the stakes are highest.

Criminal Defense for Weymouth Residents

I defend clients facing the full range of criminal charges heard at Quincy District Court. Weymouth and neighboring Braintree account for some of the highest domestic violence case volume in the jurisdiction, and those matters require a defense attorney who understands both the criminal charge and the civil restraining order that often accompanies it.

 

Criminal charges I defend for Weymouth clients include:

 

 

If you're facing a domestic violence charge, the criminal case and the 209A order are two separate legal matters that must be handled together. A conviction or an unchallenged restraining order can affect your housing, your employment, and your relationship with your children. I defend both.

A Former Prosecutor Who Has Tried Cases in Every Massachusetts County

Before I defended clients, I prosecuted them. That experience gives me a working knowledge of how the other side builds its case — what evidence prosecutors rely on, where the weaknesses are, and how to challenge the charges before they ever reach a jury. I've conducted jury trials and handled cases in every Massachusetts county and court.

For clients dealing with substance-related charges, I bring something most defense attorneys can't: personal sobriety and longstanding relationships with treatment programs and outpatient facilities throughout Massachusetts. When treatment is a realistic alternative to incarceration — whether through diversion, continuance without a finding, or a negotiated resolution — I know how to put that case together credibly.

 

Personal injury cases in Weymouth are handled on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless I recover compensation for you. Whether your injury involves a car accident, a slip and fall, a dog bite, or a workplace incident, I evaluate every case at no cost and with no obligation.

Personal Injury Representation for Weymouth Accident Victims

If you were injured in Weymouth — in a car accident on Route 3A, a slip and fall at a commercial property, or any other incident caused by someone else's negligence — you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. I handle personal injury cases on contingency, so there's no fee unless your case resolves in your favor.

 

Personal injury cases I handle for Weymouth clients include:

 

 

Massachusetts has a three-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims. Waiting to consult an attorney doesn't preserve your options — it reduces them. Evidence disappears, witnesses become harder to reach, and insurance companies use the delay against you.

Frequently Asked Questions — Weymouth Criminal and Injury Cases

  • What court handles criminal cases from Weymouth, MA?

    Criminal charges filed in Weymouth are heard at Quincy District Court. That's where your arraignment will take place and where pretrial hearings and most misdemeanor trials are conducted. I appear at Quincy District Court regularly and know the court's procedures and personnel well.

  • What happens if I'm charged with domestic violence in Weymouth?

    A domestic violence charge in Weymouth typically involves both a criminal complaint under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 265, §13M and a 209A restraining order. These are separate proceedings, but they affect each other. I defend both the criminal charge and challenge the restraining order where grounds exist — protecting your record, your housing, and your access to your family.

  • How does a contingency fee work for a Weymouth personal injury case?

    A contingency fee means you pay no attorney's fees upfront. I cover the costs of investigating and pursuing your claim, and my fee is a percentage of the recovery if your case settles or goes to verdict in your favor. If there's no recovery, you owe nothing. I offer a free initial consultation to evaluate your case before any agreement is signed.