Boston Civil Rights Lawyer

Enforcing your constitutional protections

The Constitution of the United States places limits on the powers of the government in order to safeguard citizens’ unalienable rights. When local, state or federal authorities overreach, extending their grasp beyond those limits, affected citizens have a claim at law. Dedicated attorney Austin J. Freeley prosecutes civil rights violations against the government such as:

  • Interference with free speech or peaceful assembly
  • Interference with religious practices
  • Illegal searches and seizures of property
  • Police brutality
  • False arrest and unlawful imprisonment
  • Voter suppression
  • Unlawful interrogation
  • Unfair trial

Attorney Freeley is tenacious — he knows the law and work hard to get results. He is licensed to handle state and federal claims. The Law Office of Austin J. Freeley provides insightful advice and implements successful strategies for every phase of the judicial process: settlement, trial and appeal.

Defending your rights in the private sector
Federal civil rights legislation protects citizens from discrimination in employment based upon a variety of factors. You may have a claim for monetary damages if you have been denied employment, promotion or equal pay for any of the following reasons:

  • Age (ADEA)
  • Disability (ADA)
  • Gender (Title VII, EPA, Lily Ledbetter Act, FLSA)
  • Genetic information (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008)
  • National origin (Title VII)
  • Pregnancy (Title VII, FMLA)
  • Race or ethnicity (Title VII)
  • Religion (Title VII)
  • Workplace retaliation (Title VII, ADEA, ADA, EPA)
  • Sexual harassment (Title VII)

Discrimination claims are often difficult to prove. Failure to file a prompt claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may cost you the right to have your case heard. If you believe you’ve been the unfair target of discriminatory practices, contact the Law Office of Austin J. Freeley as soon as possible.

Experienced trial attorney specializing in criminal and civil litigation

Being involved in the legal system can be an intimidating and life changing event. You need an aggressive attorney who is willing to listen to you and fight for your rights. The Law Office of Austin J. Freeley’s mission is to represent its clients zealously, placing their needs at the forefront at all times so as to obtain justice for its clients. Through preparation, investigation and dedication, the Law Office of Austin J. Freeley continues to successfully advance the causes that matter to you.

The Law Office of Austin J. Freeley employs the latest legal research tools to stay on top of ever-changing developments in the law so to provide clients facing significant life-altering decisions with sound, effective legal advice. The Law Office of Austin J. Freeley utilizes private investigators, video choreographers, forensic experts such as engineers, physicians, psychologists, mechanics, etc. as well as a vast array of other valuable professional contacts to provide clients with the resources necessary to prevail in the Massachusetts court system.

A former prosecutor, attorney Freeley has extensive experience in trial and appellate advocacy. As an A.D.A. in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office from 1993 until 1996, attorney Freeley specialized in appellate and trial practice. He successfully argued numerous cases before the Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts. In his 18 years of trial experience, Attorney Freeley has served as lead trial counsel on more than 100 bench and jury trials on in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Attorney Freeley is a graduate of Boston College and Suffolk Law School. He is qualified to practice in all courts in Massachusetts, and has been admitted to the U.S. District Court and the First Circuit Court of Appeals. His successes have been reported in the Boston Globe, the Boston Herald, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and JAS Publications, among other sources.

The Law Office of Austin J. Freeley offers experienced representation in many civil and criminal matters.
Attorney Freeley can help you with the following matters:

Personal injury
If you have been injured in an accident due to the negligence, carelessness or recklessness of another person, the Law Office of Austin J. Freeley can help you get the compensation you deserve for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The firm handles all types of tort claims, including automobile claims, wrongful death claims, products and premises liability claims, and any claims for injuries resulting from the negligence of another. The firm guarantees results or you pay nothing.

Criminal defense
The Law Office of Austin J. Freeley handles state and federal crimes, ranging from misdemeanor offenses (e.g., shoplifting, OUI, threats, assault and battery, minor drug possession) to major felonies (e.g., armed robbery, violent crimes, arson, rape, drug trafficking). As a former assistant district attorney, Austin J. Freeley has an in-depth understanding of the tactics, approaches and objectives of prosecutors and police officers. The firm is particularly adept at handling issues involving illegal police searches and seizures. Austin J. Freeley can get illegally obtained evidence thrown out of your case.

Civil rights
Each of us has certain rights guaranteed under state and federal constitutions. When those rights are violated by the government, you may be entitled to money damages, attorney fees, costs and even a court order preventing the wrongful conduct. Austin J. Freeley specializes in cases of police misconduct, such as the use of excessive force, unlawful arrests and illegal searches of your person, your home or your automobile. If your constitutional rights have been violated, the firm can get you the justice you deserve.