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Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Reports on Attorney Barabino’s Landmark Case

Attorney Barabino served as counsel in Commonwealth v. Valerio DiGiambattista, a case that made its way to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. The case involved a legal dispute over voluntary confession. In the court’s final decision it ruled that for now on any unrecorded custodial interrogation of a defendant admitted into evidence entitles the defendant, on request, to a new jury instruction. Attorney Barabino’s historic work on this landmark case has changed the rules on criminal process and procedure in the Commonwealth. The development was so substantial that Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly wrote an article on the feat, which you can read here.

When it comes to insight on the latest happenings in criminal law, the media and the Boston legal community often turn to Attorney Barabino. In this piece published by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Attorney Barabino comments on probation guidelines in the Commonwealth and why he believes they should be amended.

Commentary from Attorney Barabino to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on K-9 Sniff Tests

If you are charged with a drug crime, Attorney Barabino has you covered. A prominent face to Boston’s legal community, Attorney Barabino has extensive knowledge on how to protect the rights of people who face criminal charges. Attorney Barabino recently commented to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on changes to the law on “Sniff Tests” conducted by police k-9 units.

Attorney Barabino recently provided commentary to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on new jury instructions on bias in the courtroom. Together with judges and other experts on criminal law, Attorney Barabino contributed to a nuanced discussion on different perceptions of what is or is not bias and potential drawbacks from the way language on bias in instructions is structured.

Attorney Barabino provided comments to The Boston Herald on the high-profile case of Michelle Carter, a teen facing serious criminal charges for sending text messages encouraging another to commit suicide. Attorney Barabino comments on emerging case law relating to how courts see the differences between the brains of adults and minors.

Attorney Barabino provided comments to The Boston Herald regarding prosecutors’ decision to withdraw charges in a case that had included a dangerousness hearing. Attorney Barabino explained how a nolle prosequi typically works and why charges are rarely refiled once key witnesses cannot testify.

Read here The Boston Globe’s article on Attorney Barabino’s representation of a Swampscott middle school student who was given a second chance after a school weapons charge.

Attorney Barabino has long been a staple of the Boston legal community. In this article read here about the latest developments in a high-profile sex crimes case.

Read here The Boston Globe’s coverage of a high-profile East Boston assault case that drew national attention. After trial, the court found the defendant guilty of assault and battery but not guilty of civil rights violations. Attorney Barabino’s comments on those civil-rights acquittals appear in the article.

Read here The Boston Globe’s report on a high-profile Boston kidnapping and rape case that drew wide attention. Attorney Barabino entered not-guilty pleas for the defendant and addressed reporters outside court.

Read here The Boston Globe’s report on a political-sign vandalism case that drew local coverage. Attorney Barabino represented the defendant, who pleaded not guilty; the case later ended in an acquittal.

Read here The Boston Globe’s article on Attorney Barabino’s work in a high-profile sex crimes case that he represented. A preeminent face to Boston’s legal community, Attorney Barabino’s work grabs the attention of his colleagues and outside observers alike.

Attorney Barabino’s high caliber of legal professionalism has had him featured in international news articles. Read the United Kingdom’s The Daily Mail report on Attorney Barabino’s ingenious proposal to get one of his clients a lighter sentence on sex charges.

Over the course of Attorney Barabino’s accomplished career he has represented students and their families in a wide range of legal matters. Read here an article mentioning Attorney Barabino’s work in an ongoing case that the student-run newspaper, The Harvard Crimson, picked up.

While many attorneys take drunk driving cases, few are as experienced as Attorney Barabino. The Law Office of William J. Barabino is pleased to announce that Attorney Barabino has been admitted as a member of the National College for DUI Defense. College members represent the most experienced DUI defense attorneys in the country and are among the top DUI practitioners in the United States.

The Law Office of William J. Barabino is happy to announce that Attorney Barabino has been named a “Massachusetts Rising Star” by the publishers of Boston Magazine and Law and Politics Magazine for the fourth year. He previously received this distinction—awarded to less than five percent of all Massachusetts lawyers—in 2008, 2009, and 2010. A Massachusetts Rising Star is based on ballots cast by Massachusetts attorneys, asking them to identify the best lawyers in the Commonwealth under the age of 40, personally observed in action and thought to merit the distinction.

Click here to read a U.S. News and World Report article in which Attorney Barabino speaks about an ongoing case to reporters. This particular case has generated much controversy and has been covered by major news media groups, including The New York Times and The Boston Globe. Despite the allegations made, video surveillance footage of the event clearly shows that Attorney Barabino’s client was not involved in the altercation that took place. Indeed, the client is seen in the video walking over to where the exchange took place and trying bring calm to the situation. As the case continues, The Law Office of William J. Barabino welcomes any bystander or person with information on the event to contact us.

The Law Office of William J. Barabino is very pleased to announce its membership in the Medford Chamber of Commerce. The Medford Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that helps support, promote, and advocate for its active business members in Medford, Massachusetts. Located in the heart of historic Medford Square, the Law Office of William J. Barabino is a proud contributor to Medford's local economy. Attorney William Barabino supports small businesses and encourages his fellow Medford business owners to give back to the community.

Attorney Barabino is pleased to announce that AVVO, an online marketplace for legal services and premier rater of attorneys, has awarded him a 10/10 “superb” rating. Attorney Barabino is happy to continue providing his clients with optimal legal representation worthy of such a distinction.