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The South Boston District court is located at 535 Broadway, South Boston, Massachusetts. The court one of the smaller courts in the Boston Municipal court system. The court does not hold jury trials in South Boston, if a jury trial is selected the case is sent to the Boston Municipal Court. Typically one judge is assigned to the court. The court hears both criminal and civil cases every day.

Wins at the South Boston Courthouse

Client is charged with domestic assault and battery after his girlfriend called the police. Police arrived and observed the client and victim to have been drinking. Victim stated that the client pulled her hair, threw her down and struck her. Client was arrested and a $500 Bail was set. Case went to trial and the charges were DISMISSED.

Client is charged with operating under the influence of drugs after getting stopped at a sobriety checkpoint in South Boston. Client was showing signs of marijuana use including glassy eyes and an odor of marijuana coming from him. Client previous attorney advised him to admit to the charge. Attorney Donovan asked for a trial and the case then DISMISSED.

Client is arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol. Client drove into a roadblock or sobriety checkpoint. The client had bloodshot and glassy eyes, smelled of alcohol, was unsteady on his feet, client admitted to drinking. Client failed three field sobriety tests including the PBT where he blows a .12%. Attorney Donovan files and wins a motion suppressing the stop because the Massachusetts State Police did not conduct a proper roadblock. Case Dismissed


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The Best South Boston Criminal Attorney

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South Boston Criminal Defense Attorney Patrick Donovan has helped many clients get get exceptional results in the South Boston Court. Patrick Donovan has represented clients on charges ranging from drunk driving, DWI, OUI, DUI, violent offenses, theft offenses, drug offenses and domestic violence.

If you are charged with a crime in South Boston, or anywhere in Massachusetts you have a right to be represented by a lawyer. It is crucial to consult with an attorney about your criminal case. If you are charged with a crime in Boston and you have to appear at the South Boston Court having a lawyer that knows the court is extremely valuable. Hiring a lawyer that is experienced in the court is often the difference in good result and a great result.
If you or have been charged with a crime call South Boston Attorney Patrick Donovan at (617) 479-1800 for your free consultation today.


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What is the Phone Number to the South Boston District Court?

  • Clerk’s Office – 617 268-9292
  • Probation Department – 617 268-92593
  • Judge’s Lobby – 617 268-8305
  • District Attorney’s Office South Boston Office – 617 269-7777

What is the South Boston District Court Address?

South Boston Division, Boston Municipal Court Department
535 East Broadway,
South Boston, MA 02127

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