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Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Lawyers in Massachusetts

Experienced attorneys specializing in accidents, personal injury, and criminal defense, offering personalized service and support in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

What makes Foglia & Associates the best choice as your personal injury or criminal defense lawyer

When Your Future Is On The Line, Experience Matters

When your future hangs in the balance, you need more than just “a lawyer” you need advocates with the right combination of experience, resources, and dedication.

25+ Years of Trial Experience in Massachusetts Courts

Attorney Michael Foglia has been trying cases in Massachusetts courtrooms since 1999 over a quarter century of experience that translates directly to better results:

In Personal Injury Cases:

  • Negotiated thousands of settlements with insurance companies
  • Tried cases to verdict when insurers refuse fair compensation
  • Recovered millions for injured clients throughout Massachusetts
  • Understands Massachusetts injury law inside and out

In Criminal Defense:

  • Defended clients against charges ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies
  • Tried cases in both District Court and Superior Court
  • Achieved dismissals, acquittals, and favorable plea agreements
  • Protected clients’ freedom and futures for over two decades

Experience Matters Because:

  • We’ve seen every insurance company tactic
  • We know which defenses work in Massachusetts courts
  • We understand how prosecutors think
  • We’ve built relationships with judges, prosecutors, and court personnel
  • We know how to read a case and develop winning strategy

Former Prosecutor on Our Team Gives You an Insider Advantage

This prosecutorial background is rare in personal injury firms, and it gives our clients a powerful advantage.

What makes Foglia & Associates the best choice as your personal injury or criminal defense lawyer

Attorney Radu Brestyan served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office Before joining Foglia & Associates. This prosecutorial experience provides enormous advantages:

In Criminal Defense Cases:

  • He knows how prosecutors build cases and how to tear them apart
  • He understands police investigation procedures and can spot violations
  • He knows which defenses prosecutors fear most and how to use them
  • He has courtroom relationships that benefit our clients
  • He thinks like a prosecutor so we’re always three steps ahead

In Personal Injury Cases:

  • Evidence expertise: He knows exactly what evidence proves liability
  • Investigation skills: He knows how to find and preserve critical evidence
  • Trial preparation: He understands what juries respond to
  • Cross-examination mastery: He knows how to break down defense witnesses

Whether you're injured in an accident or facing criminal charges, you've found the right legal team.

What personal injury and criminal cases does Foglia & Associates Handle in Massachusetts?

We Handle Both Personal Injury and Criminal Defense. Most law firms specialize in one area. We excel at both. This comprehensive legal knowledge means you get complete representation not lawyers who only understand half your problem.

Personal Injury

We represent injured people in all types of accident and injury cases throughout Massachusetts.

  • your accident involves criminal charges (drunk driver, reckless driving),we will handle it
  • We understand how criminal investigations work, strengthening our accident investigations
  • Our trial experience in criminal court translates to fearless personal injury litigation

Criminal Defense

We defend clients facing all levels of criminal charges throughout Massachusetts.

  • If your criminal case involves injuries (assault allegations, DUI crashes), we understand the medical evidence and injury claims that may be involved
  • We know how to challenge forensic evidence and expert witnesses
  • Our personal injury experience helps us understand causation and aggravated injury allegations

Proven results for personal injury and criminal cases in Massachusetts

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Our Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Attorneys are Recognized BY

Outstanding client satisfaction 4.9 Stars on Google Review

Numbers don’t lie. Foglia & Associates maintains one of the highest ratings for any law firm in MetroWest Massachusetts. Read real stories from people who have already benefited from our assistance. Visit our Google reviews

Our clients consistently praise:

Responsive, frequent communication

Personal attention from experienced attorneys

Aggressive advocacy that gets results

Honest, straightforward advice

Compassionate understanding during difficult times

Successful outcomes that changed their lives

Local Knowledge Of Massachusetts Courts And Communities

We're not a national firm with no local ties. We're Massachusetts lawyers serving Massachusetts communities.

Courts We Practice In Regularly:

  • Framingham District Court
  • Worcester District Court
  • Cambridge District Court
  • Middlesex Superior Court
  • Worcester Superior Court
  • Norfolk Superior Court
  • Marlborough District Court
  • Milford District Court
  • Westborough District Court
  • And courts throughout Massachusetts

Communities We Serve:

  • MetroWest: Framingham, Natick, Marlborough, Ashland, Sudbury, Wayland, Hopkinton
  • Worcester County: Worcester, Shrewsbury, Auburn, Milford, Northbridge
  • Greater Boston: Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Newton, Waltham, Watertown
  • North Shore: Lawrence, Lowell, Haverhill, Malden, Everett
  • South Shore: Brockton, Plymouth, Taunton, Quincy

This local familiarity gives our clients distinct advantages:

  • We know local court procedures and preferences
  • We have working relationships with prosecutors, judges and court personal
  • We understand community standards that affect jury trials
  • We know which strategies work in which courthouses

About Us

Legal practice that welcomes, guides, and protects.

For over 30 years, Foglia Law has represented people during crucial moments, offering clear guidance, responsible defense, and close support.

We provide services in person or online, in the language you feel most comfortable in: English, Portuguese, or Spanish.

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Community Outreach

As part of our social responsibility, we are committed to improving the quality of life and enhancing the vitality of the communities in which we work.

Legal content and guidance on personal injury, and criminal defense

Content created by experts to help you understand what to do in situations involving accidents, injuries, or legal issues.

Why you must contact an attorney immediately

Time is your enemy in both personal injury and criminal defense cases. Every day you wait:

For personal injury cases evidence disappears every day

Within days or weeks:

  • Accident scenes change (hazards repaired, weather changes)
  • Witnesses forget details or move away
  • Security camera footage is deleted (can be as soon as 7-days)
  • Your own memory fades
  • Physical evidence deteriorates

Property owners and insurance companies:

  • Destroy evidence
  • Coach witnesses
  • Alter records
  • Develop defenses against you

Legal Deadlines:

  • 3-year statute of limitations for most injury claims
  • 30-day notice requirement for municipal claims
  • Shorter deadlines for specific situations

The sooner you call, the stronger your case.

For criminal cases: your rights are at risk right now

From the
moment of arrest:

  • Anything you say can be used against you
  • Police are building evidence
  • Prosecutors are reviewing charges
  • Time is critical for preserving evidence

Early attorney involvement means:

  • Protecting your constitutional rights
  • Preventing you from making damaging statements
  • Beginning investigation immediately
  • Filing critical motions early
  • Negotiating before charges filed (sometimes)

Bail Hearings:

  • Having an attorney at first appearance is crucial
  • An attorney can fight to avoid custody
  • Conditions of release are typically imposed

Evidence Preservation:

  • Surveillance footage is deleted
  • Witnesses forget or disappear
  • Physical evidence deteriorates
  • Social media posts disappear

Don't wait. Call immediately.

Frequently asked questions

Personal Injury Cases: We work on contingency fees, no upfront costs, We don’t get paid if you don’t get paid. Typically 33⅓% if settled before trial, 40% if trial is necessary.

Criminal Defense Cases: Reasonable flat fees based on charge type. Payment plans available. Call (508) 820-3400 for a consultation to discuss your case and fees.

We represent clients throughout Massachusetts, including:

  • MetroWest (Framingham, Natick, Marlborough, Ashland)
  • Worcester County (Worcester, Shrewsbury, Milford)
  • Greater Boston (Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Waltham)
  • North Shore (Lawrence, Lowell, Malden, Everett)
  • South Shore (Brockton, Plymouth, Quincy)

We offer free consultations for personal injury. For criminal cases call (508) 820-3400 to discuss your case, and learn about your options and fees.

Personal Injury: Approximately 95% of cases settle before trial. We prepare every case as if it’s going to trial insurance companies settle fairly when they know we’re ready to fight.

Criminal Defense: Many cases resolve through plea negotiations, but we’re fully prepared to take your case to trial if that’s in your best interest.

Case value depends on:

  • Severity of injuries
  • Medical expenses (past and future)
  • Lost wages and earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Permanency of injuries
  • Clarity of liability
  • Insurance coverage available

We’ll evaluate your case and provide an honest assessment of potential value.

Massachusetts follows modified comparative negligence (51% rule). You can recover as long as you’re not more than 50% at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.

Generally 3 years from date of injury. However:

  • Claims against municipalities: 30-day notice requirement
  • Certain situations have shorter deadlines
  • Don’t wait consult attorney immediately