Stephen Neyman

Stephen Neyman Has Spent 38 Years Doing One Thing: Winning Criminal Cases in Massachusetts

Attorney Stephen Neyman is a Massachusetts criminal defense attorney with offices in Boston and North Andover. For more than 38 years, he has defended clients charged with criminal offenses in Massachusetts. As a former prosecutor and now one of the state’s most recognized criminal defense lawyers, he has represented thousands of individuals facing charges ranging from drug crimes to violent felonies, sex crimes, domestic violence, drunk driving (OUI), and homicide. His practice is built on meticulous preparation, strategic advocacy, and relentless commitment to protecting his clients’ rights.

For 14 consecutive years, his peers have named him to Super Lawyers — a distinction reserved for the top 5% of criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts. That recognition is based on results: an unmatched record of acquittals and dismissals built case by case, over nearly four decades.

Experience

In the mid-1980s, Neyman began his career in San Francisco with Wilhelm, Thompson, Wentholt and Gibbs, handling criminal and civil litigation. He then served as a Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles County, prosecuting gang-related cases across South Central and Southeast LA — everything from drug offenses to murder. That experience taught him exactly how prosecutors build a case, and exactly where they’re vulnerable. Attorney Neyman knows what prosecutors are thinking. He knows their strategy and their approach. This experience has given him an advantage when it comes to trying his client’s cases.

In 1990, he brought that insight to Boston, Massachusetts and opened his own practice, concentrating exclusively on criminal defense. His clients have ranged from students to CEOs, and his cases from motor vehicle crimes to major felonies. Attorney Neyman’s proven record of success as a trial attorney in Massachusetts is reflected in the number of trials he has won, his peer and client reviews and the list of dismissals he has won for his clients.

What hasn’t changed is the approach: thorough preparation, relentless advocacy, and respect for every client who walks through the door. Clients hire Attorney Neyman because he prepares harder, fights longer, and delivers results other lawyers can’t.

Why Clients Choose to Hire Stephen Neyman

Attorney Neyman has appeared and tried cases in nearly every court in Massachusetts. He is familiar with most of the judges in Massachusetts, particularly in greater Boston, eastern Massachusetts, and the courts in Suffolk, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Worcester, and Plymouth Counties. He has tried cases against many of them when they were prosecutors. He has tried cases with many judges who were once criminal defense attorneys. Many of these judges had co-defendants with attorney Neyman. In these instances, he worked with them, often securing acquittals collectively for all defendants. His clients recognize this the minute they enter a courthouse with him.

Attorney Neyman has successfully defended clients across the full range of criminal charges, including sexual assault, domestic violence, drug offenses, clerk magistrate hearings, and theft crimes. For nearly four decades, he has won his clients’ cases. There is no magic formula for his success. Just hard work and dedication to his clients. As a former prosecutor, Attorney Neyman is able to identify the weaknesses in the district attorney’s case. The police tend to overlook critical information. They make an arrest, prepare a police report, and provide it to the district attorney. Then charges are filed. Attorney Neyman’s years of experience enable him to identify flaws in the police investigations immediately. So what does he do? Attorney Neyman, along with his team of experts and private investigators, visit the crime scenes. He locates witnesses. He obtains security camera videos, ring camera videos, and pole camera videos. With this information, he shows the jury where the prosecution is wrong. He reveals weak police investigations. He exposes lies. He demonstrates how police violate his client’s rights. He shows how the police fail to follow their own procedures and regulations — and he takes that preparation into the courtroom to fight for an acquittal.

All of his clients have Attorney Neyman’s personal cell phone number. Communication is encouraged. Attorney Neyman understands that people accused of committing crimes are anxious. His compassion for them and their families is sincere. All of his clients have limitless opportunities to meet with him to discuss their case, the process, and the strategy used for their defense. He educates all of his clients on the law and what the district attorney needs to prove at trial. More importantly, he advises his clients on the approach he will take to put them in the best possible position to win their case. Attorney Neyman’s client reviews tell it best. He is responsive to their needs. He keeps his word. He fights for them at every opportunity. Attorney Neyman inspires their confidence. Simply put, clients choose Stephen Neyman because of the following:

• More than 38 years of criminal experience
• Former prosecutor
• Thousands of criminal cases handled and won
• Extensive trial experience
• Recognized by peers
• Personalized representation
• Direct attorney access
• Strategic case preparation
• Proven record of dismissals and acquittals

Recognition

• Named to Super Lawyers for 14 consecutive years — top 5% of criminal defense attorneys in Massachusetts, as voted by his peers
• Rated a Superb Top-Rated Attorney by Avvo
• Recognized by ThreeBestRated as a top Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney
• Honored as an Elite Criminal Defense Lawyer by Elite Lawyer

Crimes Attorney Neyman Defends

• Drug crimes
• Assault and battery
• Domestic violence
• Firearms offenses
• Violent crimes
• Sex crimes
• Probation violations
• OUI/DUI
• Theft crimes
• White collar crimes
• Fraud
• Homicide

Where Attorney Neyman Practices

Attorney Neyman has offices in Boston and North Andover. His practice includes all of Massachusetts cities and towns and locations, including but not limited to: Boston, Greater Boston, Quincy, Dedham, Waltham, Woburn, Concord, Lowell, Malden, Cambridge, Lawrence, Salem, Peabody, Newburyport, Framingham, Haverhill, Suffolk County, Middlesex County, Essex County, Norfolk County, Worcester County, Plymouth County, Barnstable County, and Bristol County.

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Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor or a serious felony, choosing the right defense attorney can have a lasting impact on your future. Stephen Neyman provides strategic, experienced representation to clients throughout Massachusetts and is prepared to protect your rights at every stage of the criminal process.