Atty. David J. Grimaldi
Attorney David J. Grimaldi provides outstanding criminal defense representation to clients in Greater Boston.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Cambridge, MA · 19+ Years Experience
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About David J. Grimaldi at a Glance
David J. Grimaldi is a criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar attorney based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, practicing at David J. Grimaldi, P.C.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2007). Educated at Boston College Law School (JD, 2007). Provides legal services in Spanish. Serves clients in Cambridge, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David J. Grimaldi
- Attorney David J. Grimaldi provides outstanding criminal defense representation to clients in Greater Boston
- Recognized by Super Lawyers and Boston Magazine as a top lawyer in his field, Attorney Grimaldi represents clients in the following types of matters: * Homicide* Federal offenses* White Collar crime* Sexual offenses* Drug charges* Firearm offenses* Violent crimes* Domestic offenses and Restraining Orders* DUI / OUI / DWI (Drunk driving)* Title IX and Student Representation Attorney Grimaldi has won numerous "not guilty" verdicts at trial, including acquittals for armed robbery, armed assault with intent to murder, armed assault in a dwelling, assault and battery, assault and battery on a police officer, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (ABDW), aggravated ABDW, assault with intent to rape, assault with intent to rape a child, attempted murder, carrying a loaded firearm, conspiracy to distribute narcotics, disseminating harmful matter to a minor, home invasion, indecent assault and battery on a child, malicious destruction of property, mayhem, motor vehicle homicide, murder, operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor (OUI), possession of a firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without an FID card, procurement of naturalization contrary to law, rape, rape of a child, unarmed robbery, witness intimidation, and other charges
- Attorney Grimaldi has successfully moved to dismiss many charges for his clients, including drug trafficking charges, computer crimes, sexual offenses, motor vehicle offenses, and violent offenses
- Attorney Grimaldi has also won many motions to suppress evidence, including motions to suppress cocaine, heroin, marijuana, firearms, ammunition, cell phone evidence, and computer evidence
- He has also won motions to suppress his client's statements to the police and motions to suppress witness identifications
- In a landmark ruling, Attorney Grimaldi was the first lawyer in the history of Massachusetts to win judicial immunity for defense witnesses in a criminal case
- Attorney Grimaldi's commitment to his clients and success in the courtroom has earned him the respect and admiration of the legal community
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David J. Grimaldi's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Grimaldi handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cambridge.
Criminal Defense in Cambridge
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Federal Crimes in Cambridge
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White Collar Crimes in Cambridge
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cambridge
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cambridge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Cambridge Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cambridge-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Cambridge Choose David J. Grimaldi
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David J. Grimaldi's practice in the field of criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David J. Grimaldi brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar, David J. Grimaldi can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cambridge
A Cambridge-based practice means David J. Grimaldi attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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