Brighton Criminal Defense Attorney

Brighton District Court

Brighton Massachusetts is a part of the city of Boston. Located in the northern part of the city, Brighton is home to about 40,000 residents. About of a third of Brighton's residents are under the age of 35. This is because portions on Boston College and Harvard University are located in Brighton. Because of the high number of students and young adults in the Brighton area, the court hears many cases involving students from Boston area colleges.

The Brighton District Court is a division of the Boston Municpal Court. If you are charged with a crime in either Allston, Massachusetts or Brighton, Massachusetts your case will be heard at the the Brighton Division of the Boston Municipal Court. The Brighton District Court is one of the smaller courts in Boston with one judge sitting in the court three days a week and two judges on two days a week.  The Court hears all types of cases and conducts jury trials at the court. 

If you have to appear at the Brighton District Court I would advise you to take public transportation. There is no parking lot at the court and the only parking is on street. The court is located in a busy neighborhood of Brighton and some streets have restricted parking.

Brighton Massachusett Criminal Defense Attorney

Getting charged with a crime is serious. Whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony the consequences of being charged with a crime can be life changing. If you are convicted of a crime the penalties may include jail, probation, large fines, community service, loss of driver's license, possible deportation,  just to name a few. If you have been charged with a crime or feel as if you are going to be charged, you should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately.

Boston Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick Donovan has represented many clients in the Brighton District Court. As a former prosecutor Patrick Donovan uses his prosecutorial experience to his clients benefits. As a Brighton Criminal Defense Attorney, Patrick Donovan handles criminal cases in the Brighton District Court for charges of Theft, Assault and Battery, Domestic Violence, Restraining Orders or 209a Orders, Drunk Driving (DWI, DUI, OUI) Speeding, Drug Offenses including Possession and Possession with Intent, and other criminal charges.  

Helpful information on the Brighton Municipal Court: 

Phone Numbers:

Judge's Lobby                           (617) 782-6543

Clerk Magistrate's Office           (617) 782-6521 x208

Probation Department              (617) 782-6540 x312

TTY                                            (617) 789-4283

District Attorney                        (617) 782-5236


Mailing Address

Brighton Division,
Boston Municipal Court Department
52 Academy Hill Road
Brighton, MA 02135

Fax Number:

Judge's Lobby                            (617) 562-4479

Clerk Magistrate's Office              (617) 254-2127

Probation Department               (617) 789-5345

Helpful Links:


Suffolk County District Attorney's Office

Boston Police

City of Boston

Massachusetts Judges