Brian E. Murphy

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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Brian E. Murphy focuses his practice on criminal defense in the district, superior, and federal courts. Mr. Murphy has spent his entire career focused on defending those accused of crime and advocating for them both in Court and in the various administrative proceedings that often accompany prosecutions.

He primarily handles serious criminal matters with special focus on the following:

• White collar offenses

• Complicated sex offense accusations

• Drunk driving allegations

• Violent crime

• Post-conviction and appellate advocacy

• Select civil matters

Mr. Murphy graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester and from Columbia Law School where he was a James Kent Scholar and the Editor-in-Chief of the Columbia Human Rights Law Review.

Mr. Murphy is a member of the Boston Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Worcester County Bar Association.

Past Employment Positions

• Committee for Public Counsel Services

• Todd and Weld LLP

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

• Massachusetts Bar Association

• Boston Bar Association

• Worcester County Bar Association

• Federal Bar Association

• Massachusetts Academy of Trial Lawyers
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Areas of Practice (16)

  • Criminal Law
  • OUI
  • DUI-DWI
  • Federal Criminal Law
  • Drug Crimes
  • Sex Crimes
  • Theft
  • Assault
  • White Collar Crime
  • Traffic Violations
  • Parole and Probation
  • Felonies
  • Misdemeanors
  • Human and Civil Rights
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Appellate Practice

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
College of the Holy Cross, B.A.
Law School Attended:
Columbia Law School, J.D., Honors: James Kent Scholar Law Review: Columbia Human Rights; Law Review, Editor-in-Chief, 2006
Year of First Admission:
2006
Admission:
2006, Massachusetts; U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts; U.S. Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit
Languages:
Spanish
ISLN:
920818235

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Other Information
Free initial consultation, Retainer Fee

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (18 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/27/21 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/27/21 in Sexual Assault

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/27/21 in Felonies

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/27/21 in Federal Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/27/21 in Criminal Law

    Attorney Murphy is a highly respected and capable attorney who handles serious and complex criminal cases in the State and Federal Courts. I would recommend him, and his firm, to anyone charged with a serious criminal offense in Massachusetts.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/27/21 in Felonies

    Brian is an excellent lawyer who I would have no hesitation recommending to anyone in need of representation.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/27/21 in Driving While Intoxicated

    Brian is an expert in his field. He and his firm have done exemplary work for clients I've referred to him. I know him to be a thoughtful and pragmatic counselor, exactly who someone would want to have in their corner.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/27/21 in Criminal Law

    Brian is a great lawyer with a lot of experience.

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Avvo Client Review
4.9/5.0 (8 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Video Call Options

  • Zoom

Contact Brian E. Murphy

Contact Information:

508-375-3823  Phone

www.mvsllp.com/brian-e-murphy

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