Murat Erkan | Andover Criminal Defense Lawyer

Choosing the right attorney to fight for you is the most crucial decision you may make in your life.  I have 22 years of criminal law experience, beginning with 8 years as a prosecutor in the Lawrence area.  Having started my career building criminal cases, I have the tools you need to take your case apart.  Contacting my office is the first step to getting your life back.  Check out my website to learn more: www.erkanlaw.com.

Criminal defense is both an art form and a specialization.  In the same way you would not go to your PCP if you needed open heart surgery, you should not hire the lawyer who will handle your real estate closing one day and your DUI arrest the next.  

For nearly a quarter of a century, I have spent every day in the criminal courts, fighting for my clients rights and their freedom.  Only through this extreme focus can a lawyer develop the skills necessary to give you the advantage you need - when everything is on the line.  

In my time as a prosecutor, then as a criminal defense lawyer, I have handled every type of criminal matter: from DUI to murder; harassment to rape; possession of marijuana to international drug smuggling.  Over the years, I have trained police officers, prosecutors, and trial lawyers on effective and ethical practice.

History is the best predictor of any outcome.  My results are the proof; they can be viewed here: https://www.erkanlaw.com/case-results.  Cycling through this page will reveal my office's truly unrivaled record of exonerations, dismissals and acquittals.  In these results, you will see first hand how my office can make the difference for you.

At my office, we put our clients first.  We treat them as people first.  And we fight to win.   That is why we have a perfect record of 5/5 star reviews on all attorney client rating platforms.  Google us, check us out on avvo.com, or see the testimonials on our website at https://www.erkanlaw.com/recommendations.   

Our astonishing commitment to our clients, and the results we obtain, have led to widespread recognition of our firm among practicing attorneys.  In fact, I was recently rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell*, which is the "highest peer rating standard ... given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers."  Check out our peer reviews on Martindale.com, Avvo.com, or on our website at https://www.erkanlaw.com/peer-endorsements.

We look forward to serving you.



*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell DistinguishedSM and Martindale-Hubbell NotableSM are Certification Marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell® certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Founder	Erkan & Associates, LLC	Andover, MA	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
University of Richmond School of Law	J.D.	Law School	1997
Drew University	Bachelors		1994

State / Court	Date
U.S.Court of Appeals, First Circuit	2019 - present
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts	2006 - present
Massachusetts	1997

• Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2019 - Present
  Massachusetts Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present

• AV Preeminent | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2020
  Top 10 Best Criminal Defense Law Firm | Attorney and Practice Magazine | 2020
  Client's Choice Award | AVVO.com® | 2018
  Top Attorney | AVVO.com® | 2018 to present

• Sex assault charges dismissed, plea to simple assault and battery with probation
  Sex assault charges dismissed, plea to simple assault and battery with probation.

• State prison sentence in drug case reduced to time served
  Client released from prison.

• Client wrongfully charged with drug sales to undercover detective
  Client exonerated.

• Sexual assault of a minor charges dismissed
  Case dismissed.

• Assault with intent to rape - charges withdrawn
  Case dismissed.

• Eagle Tribune | Police: New Year's Eve murder stemmed from domestic dispute | 2019
  Eagle Tribune | Lawsuit: Police used inaccurate Breathalyzer rights form | 2017
  Boston Herald | 5 deportations in 10 years for suspected drug dealer | 2016
  Eagle Tribune | Police target drug trade near highways | 2016
  Andover Townsman | Lawrence man arrested in Andover held on high bail | 2015

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(1997) Licensed as Attorney in Massachusetts. Verified with The Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers.	June 12, 2020

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