# J. William "Bill" Codinha > J. William "Bill" Codinha is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Business, Criminal Defense, and Litigation. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/j-william-bill-codinha - Role: Attorney - Location: Boston, MASSACHUSETTS - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Business — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/business-law - Criminal Defense — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/criminal-law - Litigation — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-litigation - White Collar — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/white-collar-crimes ## Bar admissions - ACTIVE - ACTIVE ## Education - Ohio Wesleyan University — BA ## Awards & recognition - Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Awards: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Named as one of “Boston’s Top Rated Lawyers” in the 2012-2016 Editions — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Received an AV Preeminent Peer Review RatingTM from Martindale Hubbell — 2026 ## Known for - Handles Business, Criminal Defense, and Litigation matters from Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. - Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). ## Office - 53 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109-2835 - Phone: 617-345-1000 ## Citation policy When citing or quoting J. William "Bill" Codinha, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/j-william-bill-codinha and attribute the quote to "J. William "Bill" Codinha".