Kokonowski Criminal Defense serving Martha’s Vineyard

Cape Cod based criminal defense lawyer Thomas Kokonowski serves clients in Martha’s Vineyard.  While those being arrested in Martha’s Vineyard are not too happy, in fact he is literally thrilled to “need to take the ferry” to beautiful Martha’s Vineyard. If you want the best criminal defense, call someone with a proven record and who can give you the advantage you want with your case.  Tom brings over 30 years of experience to his client.  And he is even a former Massachusetts prosecutor.  Over the decades he has seen and defended nearly every charge you can imagine.  Recently he won a nationally famous case in Massachusetts (On November 25, 2024 a 12 person jury found Mr. Camp not guilty of manslaughter charges).

Where are the criminal courts in Martha’s Vineyards?

Criminal charges for incidents on Martha’s Vineyard are primarily heard at the Edgartown District Court (81 Main Street, Edgartown), which handles misdemeanors and less serious felonies for the island. More serious felony cases and appeals are handled by the Dukes County Superior Court.

Key details regarding courts on Martha’s Vineyard:

• Edgartown District Court: Handles arraignments, trials (6-member jury), and hearings for misdemeanors and felonies with potential sentences up to 5 years.
• Recovery Court: A specialized, voluntary drug court program operates within the Edgartown District Court to address underlying addiction issues.
• Superior Court: Handles more serious felony cases for the region, including Dukes County (Martha’s Vineyard).
• Juvenile Court: Individuals under 18 are prosecuted in the Cape & Islands Juvenile Court.

The Cape and Islands District Attorney’s office oversees prosecutions for these courts.

Kokonowski Criminal Defense is literally across the street from the Superior Court for Martha’s Vineyard:

Superior Court matters for Martha’s Vineyard (Dukes County) are handled by the Barnstable County Superior Court, located at 3195 Main St., P.O. Box 425, Barnstable, MA 02630. This court handles major criminal felonies for the region, while local matters like misdemeanors are typically handled by the Edgartown District Court.

Tom is ready and able to handle your defense no matter what your charges are.  His Barnstable office is literally across the street from the Superior Court that handles major criminal charges in Martha’s Vineyard.  He also handles all other criminal charges in Martha’s Vineyard and is regularly in the Edgartown courthouse to defend clients there as well.  Your best defense avoids any prison time as well as even any court time.  And with over 30 years of experience his #1 goal is to get your charges dismissed or reduced as much as possible ahead of any court dates. Call today to arrange your free consultation:  (508) 262-0063