The Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson is a Massachusetts based law firm focusing on Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration and Business Litigation. With Boston and Salem offices, the firm brings more than 25 years of combined legal experience to clients facing complex and high stakes matters. The team emphasizes practical guidance, transparent communication, and a client centered approach designed to help clients understand their options and set realistic expectations across each stage of a case.

In Massachusetts, the firm is known for its strategic and aggressive criminal defense, leveraging a former prosecutor on the team and deep knowledge of local courts to challenge evidence and tailor defense strategies. The practice handles a wide range of offenses and defends clients in Boston, Salem and surrounding communities with a focused, results driven approach.

Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson is committed to client service, offering transparent communication and affordable pricing. The firm explains options clearly, listens to clients, and fights for their rights from the initial consultation through resolution, delivering steady guidance during difficult times.

About Law Office of Matthew W Peterson
Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Family
Immigration
Business

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Criminal Defense

The Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson provides strategic, aggressive criminal defense across Massachusetts, leveraging experience on both sides of the courtroom and a former prosecutor on the team to anticipate prosecution strategies, challenge evidence, and protect clients' rights through all stages from investigation to trial and appeal. The practice addresses white collar offenses, drug crimes, theft and property crimes, assault and violent offenses, motor vehicle offenses, sexual offenses, firearms charges and other criminal matters in Boston, Salem and neighboring communities.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Family

Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson handles family law and divorce matters in Massachusetts, guiding clients through no-fault and fault-based divorce, child custody and visitation, child support and alimony, and property division, across Suffolk and Essex Counties. The firm emphasizes client-centered guidance and practical strategies designed to align with each family's goals.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Immigration

The immigration practice helps with green card applications, adjustment of status, family visa petitions, and deportation defense. With offices in Boston and Salem, the firm provides reliable guidance, thorough documentation, and strategic planning to help clients obtain lawful status and protect families.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

Business

Business litigation services cover contract dispute resolution and partnership or shareholder disputes, along with related commercial matters. The firm works with startups and established businesses in Massachusetts to develop strategies rooted in Massachusetts law and to pursue efficient, cost-conscious resolutions.
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

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