Matthew J. Kidd

Award winning Boston firm for Criminal Defense, Employment, Landlord Tenant

Prior to being an attorney, Matthew J. Kidd has been an employer, executive, salesperson, investor, and consultant. Attorney Kidd’s extensive business background, combined with his trial advocacy skills make him a formidable presence in and out of the courtroom.

Kidd is a graduate of Xaverian Brother’s High School, holds a BSc. Degree from Babson College in Finance, and a J.D. from Massachusetts School of Law. Attorney Kidd has also completed the Supreme Judicial Court mandated 40 hour Mediation Course. Mr. Kidd hold a Notary Public and Construction Supervisor License from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Attorney Kidd’s exceptional dedication to his clients was noticed by Avvo.com which awarded him the “Clients’ Choice” Award 2017-2023.
Kidd was also named a “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers 2018-2023 and received the “Silver , Gold , and Platinum Client Champion” awards by Martindale-Hubbell, 2018-2019. Kidd has a perfect rating of 10.0 from both Avvo and Justia.

Mr. Kidd was named as a TOP 19 personal injury and criminal defense lawyer for 2020-2023 by Expertise.com. In addition, Expertise chose Attorney Kidd as one of Boston’s top 20 employment lawyers for 2021-2023.

Attorney Kidd is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the U.S. Tax Court.

Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Employment Law
Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Criminal Law
Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Theft, Violent Crimes
Arbitration & Mediation
Business – Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer – Arbitration/Mediation
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    We take cases on retainer, contingency, flat fee, or combination of flat fee and retainer, depending on the scope of work and type of case.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers
ID Number: 691951
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Babson College
B.S. | Finance
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Massachusetts School of Law
Civil Litigation
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Xaverian Brothers High School
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TOP 19 Criminal Defense Attorneys Boston
Expertise.com
2023
Ranked in the top 19 of 437 firms analyzed in Boston.
Super Lawyer Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2023
Platinum Client Champion
Martindale Hubbell
2023
Award for outstanding client reviews
TOP 19 Personal Injury Lawyers in Boston
Expertise.com
2020
Ranked in the top 19 of 435 firms analyzed in Boston, MA
Top Contributor
Avvo
2019

Super Lawyer Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2019
Gold Client Champion
Martindale Hubbell
2019
Award for outstanding client reviews.
Clients’ Choice Award
Avvo
2018
Silver Client Champion Award
Martindale Hubbell
2018
Clients’ Choice Award
Avvo
2017

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member
Current
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Boston Bar Association

Member
Current
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American Bankruptcy Institute

Member
Current
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Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys

Member
Current
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Articles & Publications
Freelance Attorneys Benefit from Growing Demand
American Bat Association Journal
April, 2019
How to Negotiate a Severance Package- and When to Reject it Entirely
Fast Company Magazine
April, 2019
Websites & Blogs

Website
Law Office of Matthew J. Kidd

Law Office of Matthew J. Kidd
12 Erickson St. Ste. 201
Boston, MA 02122
US
Telephone: (617) 820-8400
Fax: (617) 687-0444
Monday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM
Sunday: Closed