David R. Yannetti - Boston, MA
Attorney at Yannetti Johnson
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Boston, MA
44 School St #1000A Boston, MA 02108
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37
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Experience
Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
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Overview
Boston Criminal Defense Attorney
Before starting his own criminal defense practice in 1999, Attorney David Yannetti was a prosecutor in Middlesex County in Massachusetts for 10 years. He tried twelve murder cases as lead counsel, including some that garnered national attention. Attorney Yannetti has a firm grasp on the manner in which the Commonwealth investigates and puts its criminal cases together. His experience as a former prosecutor has conferred to him the ability to effectively dismantle and take those cases apart from a defense point of view.
Attorney Yannetti provides top-quality representation to people who are charged with any type of crime, including criminal motor vehicle charges, domestic violence, drug offenses, juvenile offenses, weapons charges, theft crimes, white-collar and federal crimes, armed robbery, sex offenses, and Fox News. When Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (the Wall Street Journal of Massachusetts legal profession) needs an attorney to explain the latest development in criminal law, they contact David Yannetti.
David Yannetti is known as a lawyer's lawyer, because other respected attorneys refer their criminal defense matters to him. He is a well-known commentator on legal issues, having appeared often on CNN, Court TV, I.D. Channel and Fox News. When Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (the Wall Street Journal of the Massachusetts legal profession) needs an attorney to explain the latest development in criminal law, they contact David Yannetti.
If you are under investigation for a crime, the sooner you contact a criminal defense attorney the better off you'll be. There are many things an experienced and skillful lawyer can do to resolve a criminal case before it results in charges and/or a trial, either of which could have a devastating effect on your life. Attorney Yannetti provides the best representation you can obtain anywhere, right here in Boston.
Free Initial Consultation: Contact Boston criminal defense attorney David Yannetti.
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Included on the 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2016-2020David Yannetti, Esq. is extremely professional and well prepared. He came highly recommended. Attorney Yannetti’s legal expertise, quick grasp of the issues, and artistry of when to deploy strategic maneuvers are superior. He’s efficient, passionate and focused on the "WIN", what’s important now. We were completely exonerated. I have hired many lawyers over the years, hiring David was the best choice of legal counsel. His integrity and exceptional interpersonal style are above reproach.
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