A. John "John" Pappalardo
Boston, MA
Trusted criminal defense attorney serving Boston.
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A. John "John" Pappalardo is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Litigation, and White Collar.
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- Boston, MASSACHUSETTS
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- Criminal Defense · Litigation · White Collar
- Handles Criminal Defense, Litigation, and White Collar matters from Boston, MASSACHUSETTS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026).
About A. John "John" Pappalardo: A. John "John" Pappalardo is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Litigation, and White Collar.
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A. John "John" Pappalardo represents clients in Boston, Massachusetts across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About A. John "John" Pappalardo
A. John Pappalardo focuses his international practice on federal white collar criminal defense, representing individuals and corporations in federal and state investigations. John has conducted many significant representations, including the landmark case in which he represented former YUKOS Oil Company CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who was on trial for fraud and tax evasion. Additionally, John's clients include numerous businesses and corporations, medical doctors, attorneys, a U.S. Congressman and a federal judge.
Prior to joining the firm, John was a U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts and a Commissioner of the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission.
Credentials
Education
Suffolk University
J.D. · 1974
Bowdoin College
BA · 1971
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Massachusetts, Massa
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Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — SEC Enforcement
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Fraud
2026
Best Lawyers in America — White-Collar Criminal Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Law & Justice" Award, Massachusetts Sons of Italy
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Best of Class," The Best of the U.S. LLC, 2007
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2004-2013 "Top 100 Lawyers in Massachusetts," 2004-2005
2026
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What areas of law does A. John "John" Pappalardo practice?
A. John "John" Pappalardo focuses on Criminal Defense, Litigation, and White Collar.
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A. John "John" Pappalardo primarily serves clients in Boston, Massachusetts.
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