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Serpa Law Office is a Massachusetts criminal defense practice led by Attorney Joe Serpa, who has defended criminal cases in the Commonwealth’s District, Municipal, and Superior Courts since 1995. The office appears daily in the courts of Greater Boston from offices in Boston and Quincy, and it limits its practice to criminal defense and the proceedings that travel with it: restraining orders, clerk-magistrate hearings, probation matters, and record sealing. Attorney Serpa’s full profile, including his trial record and background, is linked below.

Joe Serpa
Joe Serpa

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He's one of the best people I've met. I'm really appreciative of all the help I received. If you have a serious case, he'll work hard to make sure you have the best outcome. I highly recommend him. You will not be disappointed.

A.J

Mr. Serpa was very helpful with my family member ‘s case. He was able to get it dismissed quickly and easily. He is very professional and very good at what he does. I’m so glad he hired him. You will be glad too if you hire him.

Z.M.

Serpa law office was my attorney of choice for 2 seperate cases I had last year. With both situations, Joseph not only treated me great, delivered the results I was hoping for, and was extremely professional and genuine. I would definitely recommend this law office to anyone in need of legal help.

P.C.
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Greater Boston Criminal Law Alerts

After the Mistrial: The Renewed Motion for a Required Finding of Not Guilty in the Clancy Case

On September 4, 2026, a Plymouth County jury reported that it could not agree, and the court declared a mistrial in the case against Lindsay Clancy. On September 10, 2026, the defense filed a renewed motion for a required finding of not guilty. The motion asks the court, not a second jury, to end the…

The 2026 District Attorney Primaries: What the Results Mean for Defendants in Suffolk, Middlesex, and Norfolk Counties

Massachusetts held its state primary on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. By the next morning the district attorney contests in Suffolk and Middlesex counties were decided. The Norfolk County contest was close to decided. The district attorney is the elected official who decides whether and how the Commonwealth prosecutes a case once it is in court.…

Medical Expert Testimony in Massachusetts Criminal Cases: The Hsu Decision on Abusive Head Trauma

Medical experts can help a Massachusetts jury understand how an injury occurred and whether the medical findings support the prosecution’s account. The judge must first decide whether the opinion is reliable and whether its wording risks unfairly influencing the jury’s decision about guilt. On September 9, 2026, the Supreme Judicial Court addressed both questions in…

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