team-member

Christopher Coughlin

Boston, MA

N/A

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

I am a fomer prosecuter with over 10 years and 100 trials worth of experience. As a prosecutor I handled thousands of criminal cases. Having played on both sides of the field helps me anticipate what the other side is thinking.Since becoming a defense attorney I have secured hundreds of dismissals and favorable verdicts for my clients. I pride myself on my tenacity and results. In my practice I treat everyone with respect and courtesy and in turn they trust and respect me.-Christopher B. Coughlin

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

Coughlin Law Group PC185 Devonshire StSuite 601CBoston, MA, 02110

Office: (617) 415-4208

Website: N/A

Reviews

Nicole
October 24, 2017

I found Mr. Coughlin online. I called him at an odd hour during the weekend. I received a call back within 10-15 minutes. Mr. Coughlin was professional and resonable priced. He kept open communication and eased my fears. He never promised anything but was confident my case could have a positive outcome. He was right! I would highly recommend Chris. Again, he was reasonably priced, open communication and made no promises but delivers favorably.

anonymous
October 26, 2016

Initial contact with Chris was at 2am at the Police Station where I was taken into custody. It was then that I knew that Chris really cared about my situation - who would leave their family and home in the early morning hours to see a client and not even sure he would be the one to take the job? I was charged with assault with dangerous weapon. After numerous visits to the courthouse Chris's knowledge, persistence, attention to detail he won my case free and clear . I highly recommend him to anyone with a similar case. Trust is key in situations like this and I would trust him to represent anyone I know.

anonymous
November 10, 2021

I don't know where to begin. I went to Chris after experiencing the worst night of my life. I found myself in a position I never would have imagined. I remember calling Chris at an odd time of night with my mother and just crying. He was understanding and supportive and empathized with my position. In the three years we battled this together Chris began to feel like a family member, he stood by me alongside my supportive Mom. This issue posed a threat to my career which I worked so hard to achieve. I was not ready to allow one horrible night to undo all my hard work and reflect onto my future. Chris understood this, he counseled me carefully. As each court date approached I grew increasingly anxious, at times physically ill. But Chris continued with determination and was by my side calculating always. When my trial arrived I was full of all emotions but ultimately I knew in my heart Chris would fight for me and I could trust and believe in him. And, I was not wrong. He was incredible and in closing arguments I saw some jurors literally on the edge of their seat listening intently, engaged in him, telling my side. I didn't have to testify because Chris was my voice. When the verdict of NOT GUILTY was read I could breathe a sigh of relief, the 3 years of torture had finally ended. I will forever cherish the moment in which I could hug him and thank him for giving me my life back. Chris is a champion, he is skilled and intelligent and ultimately he cares. I could not have asked for anything more, THANK YOU CHRIS, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

anonymous
September 8, 2021

Christopher Coughlin is a lifesaver. Highly, highly recommend. There is no better person you can hire to represent you. I was charged with two felonies that had the capacity to (and likely would) fully ruin my career, relationships, freedom, and future. After dealing with an initial attorney that was unresponsive and did not give me a sense of confidence, I knew I had to switch representation and eventually gave Christopher a call. This was the best decision of my life. Mr. Coughlin was incredible on every level. He is a former prosecutor and knows the court system, judges, and prosecutors well. He was extremely responsive, direct, professional, supportive, strategic, and he genuinely cared. He took the time to explain everything to me in detail and kept me updated on everything as soon as he heard news. It really felt like I was his only client getting 100% of his attention. I knew that no matter what happened, I had the best person to help me at my side. Even so, he was always honest and we both knew walking into the courtroom there was no guarantee of a good outcome. And then he stood up to speak and was able to pull off a near-miracle in the courtroom that gave me a second chance at life. He was relentless, and well prepared, and he even got emotional in his defense of me. He was clearly equally invested in the outcome as I was, and he got a no conviction outcome that saved my freedom and future in the process.

Michael
August 10, 2021

I heard about the Coughlin Law Group through a friend of mine who was going through legal trouble and needed a knowledgeable defense attorney about 5 years back. He was in a tough spot and Attorney Coughlin's law group/firm helped him through such a difficult and trying time. I was in a tough spot that I got myself into during the pandemic and I reached out to my friend for help. He strongly recommended the Coughlin Law Group and Attorney Christopher Coughlin reached out to me personally. As a former Prosecutor, Attorney Coughlin was able to guide my family and myself through all the possible scenarios of my situation and how to handle them if they were to happen. If you need knowledgeable defense attorney's who know what they are doing, reach out to the Coughlin Law Group/Firm. You won't regret it. I was fortunate and grateful enough to get help from Attorney Coughlin himself. Thanks Chris

Sean
July 22, 2021

Attorney Chris Coughlin was great to work with. Not only did he get me the best possible outcome pertaining to my case but he was always available if I needed anything, his rates were very fair and affordable. He was very professional throughout the process and there is no other attorney I would recommend over attorney Coughlin to have as representation. He truly went above and beyond to help me with my case and I will be forever grateful for his help.

anonymous
June 30, 2021

I had two cases since 2018. I can attest that Coughlin Law Group is an incredible office to receive legal services from. After having searched and consulted with multiple law firms, I found that I was mostly treated one of two ways; a dollar symbol, or unimportantly. Others seemed to lack confidence undertaking my case to where I had one lawyer actually deny offering services. Upon speaking with Chris Coughlin I knew that I had gotten the best lawyer I could ask for. His attention to detail, his passion and compassion, as well as the understanding he showed me throughout my legal matters were unbelievable! I’m not an opulent man, however his prices were extremely fair. The attention and effort he put into me as a client go well beyond what I paid him for his services. From around December of 2018 to June of this year he helped me not only win my cases, but gave me a greater confidence in myself as well. This is not your run-of-the-mill lawyer, this is a man who will treat you with all the consideration you feel you might need. Seeing him at work in the courtroom is also an astonishing thing to witness as his presence is both strong, and stable while he delivered his arguments and reasoning regarding my case matters. You can tell he actually cares. As I told Chris, I’ll say on here, “Win or Lose, I elected the correct man for the matters at hand.” We won, and I’m glad for it, but had I lost, I still would have shook his hand, and walked away without my confidence having been shaken. If you want a Lawyer who will give you the representation you need, Chris Coughlin will not fail you. Out of the past 3 years, having him as a lawyer was among the best experiences I have had. I’ll be grateful for the rest of my days. Thanks, Attorney Coughlin. You’re what makes the difference in this world.

TM617
March 5, 2021

Chris Coughlin helped me manage an out-of-state driving infraction through the MA Registry of Motor Vehicles. His advice was thoughtful, practical, and reflected a deep understanding of the ‘technical’ and the ‘human factors’ aspects of dealing with the RMV as we got to a good outcome. I recommend and appreciate his services greatly.

Wendy
February 10, 2021

Christopher and his team did all the legwork for me, since I was out of state, and helped me clear up all my cases quickly upon my arrival in MA. He even went the extra mile to help me clear something up that was unexpected, after my departure.

anonymous
November 24, 2020

Chris is an excellent Lawyer. He handled my case in all seriousness, he made me feel like I was his only client. When I had questions about the proceedings, he would keep me update on everything and answered all questions in a timely manner. I was able to get my case dismissed, keeping my record clean. I would recommend him to anyone.

Nicole
October 24, 2017

I found Mr. Coughlin online. I called him at an odd hour during the weekend. I received a call back within 10-15 minutes. Mr. Coughlin was professional and resonable priced. He kept open communication and eased my fears. He never promised anything but was confident my case could have a positive outcome. He was right! I would highly recommend Chris. Again, he was reasonably priced, open communication and made no promises but delivers favorably.

anonymous
October 26, 2016

Initial contact with Chris was at 2am at the Police Station where I was taken into custody. It was then that I knew that Chris really cared about my situation - who would leave their family and home in the early morning hours to see a client and not even sure he would be the one to take the job? I was charged with assault with dangerous weapon. After numerous visits to the courthouse Chris's knowledge, persistence, attention to detail he won my case free and clear . I highly recommend him to anyone with a similar case. Trust is key in situations like this and I would trust him to represent anyone I know.

anonymous
November 10, 2021

I don't know where to begin. I went to Chris after experiencing the worst night of my life. I found myself in a position I never would have imagined. I remember calling Chris at an odd time of night with my mother and just crying. He was understanding and supportive and empathized with my position. In the three years we battled this together Chris began to feel like a family member, he stood by me alongside my supportive Mom. This issue posed a threat to my career which I worked so hard to achieve. I was not ready to allow one horrible night to undo all my hard work and reflect onto my future. Chris understood this, he counseled me carefully. As each court date approached I grew increasingly anxious, at times physically ill. But Chris continued with determination and was by my side calculating always. When my trial arrived I was full of all emotions but ultimately I knew in my heart Chris would fight for me and I could trust and believe in him. And, I was not wrong. He was incredible and in closing arguments I saw some jurors literally on the edge of their seat listening intently, engaged in him, telling my side. I didn't have to testify because Chris was my voice. When the verdict of NOT GUILTY was read I could breathe a sigh of relief, the 3 years of torture had finally ended. I will forever cherish the moment in which I could hug him and thank him for giving me my life back. Chris is a champion, he is skilled and intelligent and ultimately he cares. I could not have asked for anything more, THANK YOU CHRIS, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

anonymous
September 8, 2021

Christopher Coughlin is a lifesaver. Highly, highly recommend. There is no better person you can hire to represent you. I was charged with two felonies that had the capacity to (and likely would) fully ruin my career, relationships, freedom, and future. After dealing with an initial attorney that was unresponsive and did not give me a sense of confidence, I knew I had to switch representation and eventually gave Christopher a call. This was the best decision of my life. Mr. Coughlin was incredible on every level. He is a former prosecutor and knows the court system, judges, and prosecutors well. He was extremely responsive, direct, professional, supportive, strategic, and he genuinely cared. He took the time to explain everything to me in detail and kept me updated on everything as soon as he heard news. It really felt like I was his only client getting 100% of his attention. I knew that no matter what happened, I had the best person to help me at my side. Even so, he was always honest and we both knew walking into the courtroom there was no guarantee of a good outcome. And then he stood up to speak and was able to pull off a near-miracle in the courtroom that gave me a second chance at life. He was relentless, and well prepared, and he even got emotional in his defense of me. He was clearly equally invested in the outcome as I was, and he got a no conviction outcome that saved my freedom and future in the process.

Michael
August 10, 2021

I heard about the Coughlin Law Group through a friend of mine who was going through legal trouble and needed a knowledgeable defense attorney about 5 years back. He was in a tough spot and Attorney Coughlin's law group/firm helped him through such a difficult and trying time. I was in a tough spot that I got myself into during the pandemic and I reached out to my friend for help. He strongly recommended the Coughlin Law Group and Attorney Christopher Coughlin reached out to me personally. As a former Prosecutor, Attorney Coughlin was able to guide my family and myself through all the possible scenarios of my situation and how to handle them if they were to happen. If you need knowledgeable defense attorney's who know what they are doing, reach out to the Coughlin Law Group/Firm. You won't regret it. I was fortunate and grateful enough to get help from Attorney Coughlin himself. Thanks Chris

Sean
July 22, 2021

Attorney Chris Coughlin was great to work with. Not only did he get me the best possible outcome pertaining to my case but he was always available if I needed anything, his rates were very fair and affordable. He was very professional throughout the process and there is no other attorney I would recommend over attorney Coughlin to have as representation. He truly went above and beyond to help me with my case and I will be forever grateful for his help.

anonymous
June 30, 2021

I had two cases since 2018. I can attest that Coughlin Law Group is an incredible office to receive legal services from. After having searched and consulted with multiple law firms, I found that I was mostly treated one of two ways; a dollar symbol, or unimportantly. Others seemed to lack confidence undertaking my case to where I had one lawyer actually deny offering services. Upon speaking with Chris Coughlin I knew that I had gotten the best lawyer I could ask for. His attention to detail, his passion and compassion, as well as the understanding he showed me throughout my legal matters were unbelievable! I’m not an opulent man, however his prices were extremely fair. The attention and effort he put into me as a client go well beyond what I paid him for his services. From around December of 2018 to June of this year he helped me not only win my cases, but gave me a greater confidence in myself as well. This is not your run-of-the-mill lawyer, this is a man who will treat you with all the consideration you feel you might need. Seeing him at work in the courtroom is also an astonishing thing to witness as his presence is both strong, and stable while he delivered his arguments and reasoning regarding my case matters. You can tell he actually cares. As I told Chris, I’ll say on here, “Win or Lose, I elected the correct man for the matters at hand.” We won, and I’m glad for it, but had I lost, I still would have shook his hand, and walked away without my confidence having been shaken. If you want a Lawyer who will give you the representation you need, Chris Coughlin will not fail you. Out of the past 3 years, having him as a lawyer was among the best experiences I have had. I’ll be grateful for the rest of my days. Thanks, Attorney Coughlin. You’re what makes the difference in this world.

TM617
March 5, 2021

Chris Coughlin helped me manage an out-of-state driving infraction through the MA Registry of Motor Vehicles. His advice was thoughtful, practical, and reflected a deep understanding of the ‘technical’ and the ‘human factors’ aspects of dealing with the RMV as we got to a good outcome. I recommend and appreciate his services greatly.

Wendy
February 10, 2021

Christopher and his team did all the legwork for me, since I was out of state, and helped me clear up all my cases quickly upon my arrival in MA. He even went the extra mile to help me clear something up that was unexpected, after my departure.

anonymous
November 24, 2020

Chris is an excellent Lawyer. He handled my case in all seriousness, he made me feel like I was his only client. When I had questions about the proceedings, he would keep me update on everything and answered all questions in a timely manner. I was able to get my case dismissed, keeping my record clean. I would recommend him to anyone.

Nicole
October 24, 2017

I found Mr. Coughlin online. I called him at an odd hour during the weekend. I received a call back within 10-15 minutes. Mr. Coughlin was professional and resonable priced. He kept open communication and eased my fears. He never promised anything but was confident my case could have a positive outcome. He was right! I would highly recommend Chris. Again, he was reasonably priced, open communication and made no promises but delivers favorably.

anonymous
October 26, 2016

Initial contact with Chris was at 2am at the Police Station where I was taken into custody. It was then that I knew that Chris really cared about my situation - who would leave their family and home in the early morning hours to see a client and not even sure he would be the one to take the job? I was charged with assault with dangerous weapon. After numerous visits to the courthouse Chris's knowledge, persistence, attention to detail he won my case free and clear . I highly recommend him to anyone with a similar case. Trust is key in situations like this and I would trust him to represent anyone I know.

anonymous
November 10, 2021

I don't know where to begin. I went to Chris after experiencing the worst night of my life. I found myself in a position I never would have imagined. I remember calling Chris at an odd time of night with my mother and just crying. He was understanding and supportive and empathized with my position. In the three years we battled this together Chris began to feel like a family member, he stood by me alongside my supportive Mom. This issue posed a threat to my career which I worked so hard to achieve. I was not ready to allow one horrible night to undo all my hard work and reflect onto my future. Chris understood this, he counseled me carefully. As each court date approached I grew increasingly anxious, at times physically ill. But Chris continued with determination and was by my side calculating always. When my trial arrived I was full of all emotions but ultimately I knew in my heart Chris would fight for me and I could trust and believe in him. And, I was not wrong. He was incredible and in closing arguments I saw some jurors literally on the edge of their seat listening intently, engaged in him, telling my side. I didn't have to testify because Chris was my voice. When the verdict of NOT GUILTY was read I could breathe a sigh of relief, the 3 years of torture had finally ended. I will forever cherish the moment in which I could hug him and thank him for giving me my life back. Chris is a champion, he is skilled and intelligent and ultimately he cares. I could not have asked for anything more, THANK YOU CHRIS, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

anonymous
September 8, 2021

Christopher Coughlin is a lifesaver. Highly, highly recommend. There is no better person you can hire to represent you. I was charged with two felonies that had the capacity to (and likely would) fully ruin my career, relationships, freedom, and future. After dealing with an initial attorney that was unresponsive and did not give me a sense of confidence, I knew I had to switch representation and eventually gave Christopher a call. This was the best decision of my life. Mr. Coughlin was incredible on every level. He is a former prosecutor and knows the court system, judges, and prosecutors well. He was extremely responsive, direct, professional, supportive, strategic, and he genuinely cared. He took the time to explain everything to me in detail and kept me updated on everything as soon as he heard news. It really felt like I was his only client getting 100% of his attention. I knew that no matter what happened, I had the best person to help me at my side. Even so, he was always honest and we both knew walking into the courtroom there was no guarantee of a good outcome. And then he stood up to speak and was able to pull off a near-miracle in the courtroom that gave me a second chance at life. He was relentless, and well prepared, and he even got emotional in his defense of me. He was clearly equally invested in the outcome as I was, and he got a no conviction outcome that saved my freedom and future in the process.

Michael
August 10, 2021

I heard about the Coughlin Law Group through a friend of mine who was going through legal trouble and needed a knowledgeable defense attorney about 5 years back. He was in a tough spot and Attorney Coughlin's law group/firm helped him through such a difficult and trying time. I was in a tough spot that I got myself into during the pandemic and I reached out to my friend for help. He strongly recommended the Coughlin Law Group and Attorney Christopher Coughlin reached out to me personally. As a former Prosecutor, Attorney Coughlin was able to guide my family and myself through all the possible scenarios of my situation and how to handle them if they were to happen. If you need knowledgeable defense attorney's who know what they are doing, reach out to the Coughlin Law Group/Firm. You won't regret it. I was fortunate and grateful enough to get help from Attorney Coughlin himself. Thanks Chris

Sean
July 22, 2021

Attorney Chris Coughlin was great to work with. Not only did he get me the best possible outcome pertaining to my case but he was always available if I needed anything, his rates were very fair and affordable. He was very professional throughout the process and there is no other attorney I would recommend over attorney Coughlin to have as representation. He truly went above and beyond to help me with my case and I will be forever grateful for his help.

anonymous
June 30, 2021

I had two cases since 2018. I can attest that Coughlin Law Group is an incredible office to receive legal services from. After having searched and consulted with multiple law firms, I found that I was mostly treated one of two ways; a dollar symbol, or unimportantly. Others seemed to lack confidence undertaking my case to where I had one lawyer actually deny offering services. Upon speaking with Chris Coughlin I knew that I had gotten the best lawyer I could ask for. His attention to detail, his passion and compassion, as well as the understanding he showed me throughout my legal matters were unbelievable! I’m not an opulent man, however his prices were extremely fair. The attention and effort he put into me as a client go well beyond what I paid him for his services. From around December of 2018 to June of this year he helped me not only win my cases, but gave me a greater confidence in myself as well. This is not your run-of-the-mill lawyer, this is a man who will treat you with all the consideration you feel you might need. Seeing him at work in the courtroom is also an astonishing thing to witness as his presence is both strong, and stable while he delivered his arguments and reasoning regarding my case matters. You can tell he actually cares. As I told Chris, I’ll say on here, “Win or Lose, I elected the correct man for the matters at hand.” We won, and I’m glad for it, but had I lost, I still would have shook his hand, and walked away without my confidence having been shaken. If you want a Lawyer who will give you the representation you need, Chris Coughlin will not fail you. Out of the past 3 years, having him as a lawyer was among the best experiences I have had. I’ll be grateful for the rest of my days. Thanks, Attorney Coughlin. You’re what makes the difference in this world.

TM617
March 5, 2021

Chris Coughlin helped me manage an out-of-state driving infraction through the MA Registry of Motor Vehicles. His advice was thoughtful, practical, and reflected a deep understanding of the ‘technical’ and the ‘human factors’ aspects of dealing with the RMV as we got to a good outcome. I recommend and appreciate his services greatly.

Wendy
February 10, 2021

Christopher and his team did all the legwork for me, since I was out of state, and helped me clear up all my cases quickly upon my arrival in MA. He even went the extra mile to help me clear something up that was unexpected, after my departure.

anonymous
November 24, 2020

Chris is an excellent Lawyer. He handled my case in all seriousness, he made me feel like I was his only client. When I had questions about the proceedings, he would keep me update on everything and answered all questions in a timely manner. I was able to get my case dismissed, keeping my record clean. I would recommend him to anyone.