Violent Crimes

Massachusetts and New Hampshire Criminal Defense Attorneys

With several decades of active, focused criminal defense work between us, we — Lawrence, Massachusetts-based lawyers Stephen Wight and James Roche — have defended people charged with nearly every type of violent crime. We have gained justice for the falsely accused and kept many innocent and fundamentally decent people out of prison.

We encourage you to contact us today if you have been charged with domestic violence or another violent crime in the Essex County, MA, area or southeast New Hampshire. We practice frequently in state and federal courts in both states.

We Meet the Challenge in Difficult, High-stakes Cases

We truly believe in every person's right to qualified legal representation, regardless of the circumstances, and we take pride in delivering just that. Although domestic violence, assault, rape and other felony charges are often extremely challenging to fight, we are always ready for that challenge.

Domestic Violence — Assault — Attempted Murder — Theft and Robbery

Wight & Roche is a widely respected law firm, dedicated to ensuring people understand their legal rights and options. We seek justice for our clients, and we do justice to each case we handle. We know how to investigate crimes and build the best possible defense case for people charged with offenses such as:

• Domestic violence, battery and other serious allegations within families
• Misdemeanor or felony assault
• Rape and other sex crimes
• Attempted murder or conspiracy to commit murder
• Armed robbery
• Breaking and entering
• Arson
• Other felony charges involving violent intent, theft, or property damage

Providing the Respect and Effort You Deserve

Whether we ultimately fight for your acquittal or decide it is best to negotiate an outcome you can live with, you can depend on maximum effort from your attorney. Our credibility with judges and other attorneys throughout our region often proves an important asset for negotiating alternatives to prison time, obtaining reduced charges, or working out sentences that leave you with a future.

We will respect your priorities and be honest, accessible and approachable throughout your case. You will receive our best estimate of the cost of your defense in our initial consultation, and financial decisions will remain in your hands.