David R. Yannetti

David R. Yannetti

Google Rating

5.0(5 reviews)

  • Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm - 16 Front St #203, Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm - 44 School St #1000A, Yannetti Criminal Defense Law Firm - 30 Eastbrook Rd #302A, 30 Eastbrook Rd #302A Dedham, MA 02026
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About:

By any objective measure, Attorney David R. Yannetti has reached the top of his profession. Attorney Yannetti has achieved an acquittal in a first-degree murder case after first obtaining a new trial for his client, who had served sixteen years in state prison after being wrongfully convicted. Later in the year, Attorney Yannetti was selected to compete in the annual "Battle of the Lawyers," sponsored by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Attorney Yannetti's re-creation of his famous closing argument in the Jeffrey Curley murder case earned him top honors, as he took home the trophy for having presented the "Most Compelling Argument." Attorney Yannetti treats all of his cases as if they were murder cases -- because he recognizes that each client considers his or her case to be the most important problem facing him or her.

Jurisdiction:Massachusetts, 1st Circuit

Languages

English

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
1989

Awards

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Gill Award
Boston College Law School
1989
Most Compelling Argument 2008 - Battle of the Lawyers
Lawyers Weekly
2008
Massachusetts Super Lawyers
Boston Magazine
2013
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers in America
2013
Northeast Regional Mock Trial Competition Champion
Boston College Law School
1989
AV-Rating Peer Review Ratings 2013
Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Mock Trial Competition Champion
Boston College Law School
1989

Associations

Member
Massachusetts State Bar
1989 - Present
Member
Massachusetts Trial Lawyers Association
2002 - Present
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2007 - Present
Member
Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2007 - Present

Reviews


RATED 5.0

Jun 18, 2025Googlevia Google

Jennifer Mitchell

"5 star lawyer!!"

RATED 5.0

Jun 18, 2025Googlevia Google

Courtney Barron Zuniga

"Thank you your hard work on the Karen read case 💕💕💕"

RATED 5.0

Jun 18, 2025Googlevia Google

nj s

"If you need a lawyer that "ain't got no quit", this is the proven one. Thank you for standing up for the little guy, in this case, gal. Fantastic job defending Karen Read."

RATED 5.0

Sep 18, 2018Googlevia Google

Brian N

"Back in May of 2012 I was arrested in Bristol County and was facing serious jail time. In total I had 8 drug related felony charges mainly for possession and cultivation of cannabis and psilocybin mushrooms. Two of the charges carried mandatory sentences if convicted because I was located near a school. It’s unbelievably stressful after you are arrested and your future suddenly becomes uncertain. After I hired David so much of this psychological distress was lifted and my mind was at ease. It was clear to me right away that David is a just a boss. There’s no other way to put it. His team, Greg and Tanis, were the absolute best. I knew that I was being represented by the best attorneys in Massachusetts. For over a year their representation and support gave me total confidence. On the first day of the hearing to suppress evidence, David negotiated for 6/8 of the charges dismissed. Just like that. I plead to continued without a finding on two of the charges. For that I received two years probation — with no parole conditions — which is probably unheard of for drug related charges. Because of David’s representation I was able to complete a B.S. and graduate from Umass Amherst, and go on to start two companies, one of which now advocates and educates people about drug policy reform. David really saved my life and for that I am forever grateful."

RATED 5.0

Sep 18, 2018Googlevia Google

J M

"Over the past few years, our family was faced with serious criminal charges against our son for recurring drug use and distribution that would have ultimately required jail time. We engaged the services of David Yannetti to represent our son. David’s knowledge, professionalism, demeanor and honesty are unequalled. David has consistently gone “beyond the call” on each occasion. His counsel is thorough and his support on-going and valued. Expectation levels were always appropriately set. Each time David represented our son the outcomes were the very best and beyond our expectations. David consistently focused on the best end result and he delivered on those results. David was able to save our son from jail time which ultimately allowed our son to focus on recovery. We and our son believe we were extremely fortunate to have David’s expertise on our side."