About Joseph B.
Joseph B. Simons trained at Suffolk University Law School, where he completed a Juris Doctor in 2011 after studying criminal defense. His time in law school coincided with an interest in courtroom work and trial procedure. Classwork and clinic experience at Suffolk shaped the early contours of his approach to defense practice.
He began practicing in Massachusetts soon after graduation. By 2012 he was working as a criminal defense lawyer through Simons Law Office. That early period was spent handling arraignments, pretrial motions and misdemeanor and felony matters in district and superior courts. He built a routine that combined client interviews, negotiation with prosecutors and courtroom appearances.
Over the years Simons expanded his work beyond routine hearings. He took on trials, argued suppression motions and handled post-conviction matters. He is known among peers for steady courtroom presence and attention to case preparation. In 2014 he joined the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, maintaining that membership to the present. The organization provided opportunities for continuing legal education and contact with trial lawyers across the state.
Outside courtrooms he has been recognized by clients. He received a Clients' Choice Award from AVVO, an acknowledgment based on client feedback. That recognition sits alongside the everyday tasks of representing people charged with crimes: explaining rights, developing defense strategies and navigating plea offers. Simons has handled cases at multiple stages, from initial arraignment through trial and sentencing.
His practice is based in Massachusetts and centered at Simons Law Office. He maintains a main office and lists the firm as his professional base. Casework tends to involve state-level criminal cases, including both misdemeanor and felony matters. He represents individuals at various points in the criminal process, often in local courthouses where outcomes hinge on pretrial decisions as much as trial performance.
Caseload and courtroom calendars have shaped how he prepares each matter. He balances client meetings, discovery review and motion practice to build a defense posture tailored to the facts of each case. His continuing membership in the state criminal defense association reflects an ongoing engagement with developments in criminal law and procedure.
He currently practices criminal defense at Simons Law Office in Massachusetts.
