Brett Lovins secured the dismissal of a criminal case prior to trial through an oral motion to dismiss. The client was facing a felony charge of malicious destruction of a motor vehicle. Brett conducted a thorough investigation and determined the Commonwealth would be unable to produce a necessary witnesses to prove its case at trial. The Malden District Court granted Brett’s motion to dismiss after he highlighted the issue during a pretrial oral argument. This result underscores the importance of holding the prosecution to its legal burden at every stage of the process.

Brett Lovins engaged the services of a forensic psychiatrist to develop a lack of criminal responsibility defense for his client accused of kidnapping. On the day of trial, prior to calling the expert witness to the stand, Brett’s motion to dismiss was allowed based on the Commonwealth’s failure to proffer sufficient evidence to prove its case. The felony charge originated in the Woburn District Court.

Brett Lovins obtained a pre-arraignment dismissal for his client after a clerk’s hearing in the Lawrence District Court. The case involved an allegation of larceny. The dismissal preserved the client’s clean record.

Advocating on behalf of two clients at a clerks hearing in Concord District Court, Brett Lovins persuaded the court not to pursue criminal charges against either of them. Through focused argument, Brett demonstrated that criminal prosecution was unwarranted, and the court agreed, bringing the matter to a close before charges were filed. This outcome highlights the importance of early and effective legal representation and reflects Lovins & Metcalf’s continued commitment to protecting clients at every stage of the legal process.

Brett Lovins obtained pretrial dismissals on multiple dockets for his client accused of assault and battery, threats, and multiple restraining order violations when the Commonwealth failed to produce the necessary witness to prove its cases. The charges originated in the Malden District Court.

Congratulations to Brett D. Lovins on being named to Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers of 2025 list! Each year, Boston Magazine compiles its list by asking attorneys to recommend peers they trust and respect. Through those recommendations, the magazine highlights leading lawyers in the Greater Boston area. Brett is one of thirty-three attorneys recognized for his commitment to delivering outstanding legal service in the area of Criminal Defense.

Brett Lovins successfully obtained a pretrial dismissal for his client accused of multiple counts of felony drug distribution when the Commonwealth failed to produce the necessary evidence to prove its case. Brett compelled the Commonwealth to conduct laboratory testing of the alleged drugs involved in the case, which revealed they were not controlled substances. The charges originated in the Central Divison of the Boston Municipal Court.

Brett Lovins obtained a pre-arraignment dismissal for his client after a clerk’s hearing in the Haverhill District Court. The case involved an allegation of assault and battery. The dismissal preserved the client’s clean record.

Brett Lovins obtained a pre-arraignment dismissal for his client after a clerk’s hearing in the West Roxbury Division of the Boston Municipal Court. The case involved an allegation of domestic assault and battery. The dismissal preserved the client’s clean record and enabled him to obtain top secret security clearance as a federal government contractor.

Brett Lovins obtained immunity for his client subpoenaed by the Commonwealth to testify as a witness before a Grand Jury, and later at a murder trial, in Worcester Superior Court.

Brett Lovins successfully obtained a dismissal for his client accused of domestic assault and battery when the Commonwealth failed to produce a necessary witness at a motion hearing. The charge originated in the Malden District Court.

On the day of trial, Brett Lovins successfully obtained a case dismissal for his client accused of felony larceny when the Commonwealth failed to produce a necessary witness to prove its case. The charge originated in the Malden District Court.

Brett Lovins obtained a pre-arraignment dismissal for two clients after a clerk’s hearing in the Somerville District Court. The case involved an allegation of joint venture felony larceny. Evidence Brett presented at the hearing substantially undermined the credibility of the Commonwealth’s complaining witness. The dismissal preserved the clean records of both clients.

Lovins & Metcalf is proud to announce that Brett D. Lovins is included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America. He is recognized for his work in Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI Defense. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® is one of the oldest and most respected legal ranking guides in the world. Best Lawyers recognitions are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review process in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. 

On the day of trial, Brett Lovins successfully obtained a case dismissal for his client when the Commonwealth failed to proffer sufficient evidence to prove its case. Brett’s client was accused of forging a Registry of Motor Vehicles document. The felony charge originated in the Dedham District Court.