Criminal Defense Attorneys at Reeves & Sadeghi Law

Attorney Meredith Reeves has been defending people accused of crimes since 2011, when she graduated from Suffolk University Law School and joined the Committee for Public Counsel Services, which is the public defenders’ office in Massachusetts.  She worked at CPCS in the Salem and Lawrence offices as a trial attorney for over thirteen years before leaving in November, 2024 to start Reeves & Sadeghi Law. 

Attorney Reeves handles a wide variety of criminal cases in the district and superior courts of Essex County, including but not limited to violent crimes, drug trafficking, rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, firearms charges, homicide, and operating under the influence of liquor or drugs.  She has secured not guilty verdicts, suppression of evidence, and dismissals on behalf of hundreds of clients facing these accusations.  She also represents clients facing probation violation proceedings, obtaining or opposing restraining orders, classification hearings before the Sex Offender Registry Board, and Clerk Magistrate’s Hearings.  

Attorney Reeves graduated from Deerfield Academy and Trinity College.  She lives in Essex County with her family and is proud to serve on the Judicial Nominating Commission and the Criminal Law Curriculum Advisory Committee at Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education. 

Deerfield Academy - Deerfield, Massachusetts. 

Trinity College -  B.A. in Public Policy and Law

Suffolk University Law School

Advocate Award - Suffolk Law

Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Member, including prominent attorneys like Meredith L. Reeves and T. Maxwell Sadeghi.

MCLE - Advisory Committee for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education

Judicial Nominating Committee - Commissioner

Essex County Bar Association Advocates - Panel Attorney specializing in criminal defense.

From an early age, Attorney T. Maxwell Sadeghi has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to standing up for those facing hardship, injustice, and overwhelming odds. His passion for criminal defense began as early as the second grade, when, during a career day presentation, he boldly declared to his classmates that he would one day become a criminal defense attorney—a promise he’s kept ever since.

Fueled by that early ambition, Attorney Sadeghi dedicated his academic journey to the study and practice of criminal law. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Oklahoma and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from New England Law | Boston, where he fully immersed himself in the world of criminal defense. While in law school, Attorney Sadeghi took every opportunity to sharpen his skills and deepen his experience. He volunteered for numerous criminal defense externships and earned his 3:03 Student Practitioner License, which allowed him to represent indigent clients as a law student. His practical experience handling a broad spectrum of criminal cases throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts proved invaluable. He also spent two years as a participant in the New England Law | Boston Criminal Procedure Clinic, earning a certification in criminal practice and procedure and receiving multiple academic distinctions for his dedication and performance.

After law school, Attorney Sadeghi joined the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), where he continued to build his reputation as a tireless and effective advocate for the accused. His time with the Public Defender’s Office further refined his courtroom skills and strengthened his resolve to protect the rights of those who often have no one else in their corner. Driven by the same insatiable hunger for justice that sparked his interest in second grade, Attorney Sadeghi eventually launched his own private practice with a singular focus: defending individuals in their most difficult and vulnerable moments. Today, he remains steadfast in his mission to provide passionate, principled, and skilled legal representation to those who need it most, much like Attorney Meredith L. Reeves, who shares a similar dedication to criminal defense.

Edmond High School - Edmond, Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma - B.A., Criminal Justice

New England Law/Boston Law School (2011)

Criminal Practice and Procedure Certification

As a member of the 'Recovery with Justice' team at Lawrence District Court, attorney Meredith L. Reeves collaborates with attorney T. Maxwell Sadeghi, who is also involved in the Essex County Bar Association Advocates District Court as a panel member. Additionally, they both support the CPCS - Committee for Public Counsel Services as dedicated members focused on providing effective criminal defense.

When your freedom, your future, or your reputation is on the line, you need more than a lawyer you need a fighter who knows the courtroom inside and out.

That’s where Hugh S. Ramirez steps in. A Massachusetts-based attorney with extensive trial experience and a background as an Assistant District Attorney in Essex County, Hugh brings both sides of the courtroom to every case he takes. Having argued bail, pretrial motions, and evidentiary hearings; gone to trial, stood before juries, and delivered results under pressure.

While serving in the Recovery with Justice (Mental Health) Court, Hugh gained a deeper understanding of the complex intersection between law and mental health. That experience sharpened his ability to see beyond the surface of a case to recognize when behavior stems from struggle, not malice and to approach each matter with the rare balance of empathy and precision. He learned how to advocate effectively for individuals navigating both the legal system and their own personal challenges, shaping the thoughtful, strategic defense work he’s known for today.

At Reeves & Sadeghi Law, Hugh channels that insight and his prosecutorial background into high-impact criminal defense. He understands how the state builds its case and more importantly, how to dismantle it. From DUIs and Assault cases to complex criminal matters, Hugh’s approach is aggressive, methodical, and always built around one goal: winning.

Hugh’s commanding courtroom presence, meticulous preparation, and ability to cut through noise have led to confident advocacy. Fluent in English and conversational in Spanish, making him a powerful communicator across communities, and he treats every case and every client with precision, respect, and resolve. Focused. Fearless. Proven.

B.A. Lasell College - Law and Public Affairs 

Massachusetts School of Law - Juris Doctorate  

Attorney Ramirez is fluent in conversational Spanish, and works with both adult and juvenile criminal matters.