Strategic criminal defense for clients facing serious charges in Massachusetts.
The office represents clients charged with a wide range of criminal offenses.
Defense against OUI charges, breath-test cases, field sobriety allegations, and license-related consequences.
Representation in possession, distribution, search-and-seizure, and drug-related prosecution matters.
Strategic defense in domestic assault and related allegations.
Defense for assaultive offenses, self-defense claims, and violent-crime allegations.
Representation in shoplifting, larceny, fraud, robbery, and property-related prosecutions.
Defense in firearms and weapons cases, including possession and licensing allegations.
Disciplined defense in high-stakes allegations carrying severe consequences.
Defense against reckless driving, suspended-license, uninsured, and related motor-vehicle charges.
Representation for juveniles and families navigating delinquency proceedings.
Appellate and post-conviction review for clients seeking relief after conviction or sentencing.
Focused litigation where a stop, search, or arrest raises discriminatory policing concerns.
Defense centered on justification, necessity, and the reasonableness of force used.
Former clients describe Attorney Michael A. Frates as responsive, prepared, and effective in serious criminal cases.
“Very thankful for the services Mike provided and would highly recommend him. He was upfront, easy to communicate with, always prepared, and secured the outcome I was hoping for.”
— Amy Correia, Google Review“Michael Frates has an uncanny ability to simplify complex legal jargon and make it understandable. His communication was clear and timely and his strategic thinking was evident throughout the process.”
— Ashley Rogers, Google Review“Attorney Frates was an excellent advocate in my district court case. He explained the criminal process step by step and broke the law down so I could understand how it applied to my case.”
— Clifton Shanks, Google Review