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Criminal Defense

Defending People Under Criminal Investigation or Arrest
in Massachusetts

Have you been wrongly accused of a serious crime? Are you under criminal investigation by the police? Contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.

Standing Between You and the Government

Attorney John H. LaChance has more than 35 years of criminal trial and appeals experience in Massachusetts and at the federal level. He can help protect your rights and shield you from the emotional and psychological pressure of the criminal justice system.

Mr. LaChance will handle the criminal defense of many types of serious and violent crimes, as well as skillfully handle all matters related to criminal trials:

  • Federal Criminal Defense: He represents people who are under criminal investigation or indicted for federal crimes, such as drug trafficking or health care fraud.
  • Drug Crimes: Mr. LaChance defends people who are accused of federal and state drug crimes, such as possession or trafficking of crack, meth, or marijuana.
  • Fraud and White Collar Crimes: The firm represents people who are indicted or under investigation for fraud and other state and federal white collar crimes.
  • Murder and Violent Crimes: If you are under investigation or accused of murder or a violent crime, the firm can defend you and protect your rights.
  • Drunk Driving: Mr. LaChance can skillfully represent you if you have been charged with DUI for the first time or for a second or third offense.
  • Sex Crimes: The firm defends the rights of people who have been accused of sexual assault and rape, as well as non-assaults such as pornography.
  • Child Sexual Assault: Attorney LaChance will protect your rights if you have been charged with sex crimes against children, such as statutory rape or molestation.
  • Criminal Appeals: If you were convicted and think a legal mistake was made, Mr. LaChance can help you file an appeal in state or federal appellate court.
  • Competency and Insanity Cases: Mr. LaChance has represented many defendants with mental health issues or whose competence has been challenged.
  • Forensic Evidence: Mr. LaChance understands how to question forensic scientists and evaluate forensic evidence and reports.

Contact Criminal Defense Attorney John H. LaChance

The firm offers free initial consultations. For skilled defense from a criminal trial lawyer or for help with criminal appeals, contact The Law Office of John H. LaChance in Framingham. Mr. LaChance can be reached by calling (508) 879-5730 or by filling out the intake form on the Contact Page.

The Law Office of John H. LaChance
Criminal Trials and Appeals
5 Edgell Road, Suite 39
Framingham, MA 01701

Phone: (508) 879-5730
Fax: (508) 879-2288