David Jellinek

Mr. Jellinek developed a passion for the law at an early age, and his goal was always to practice criminal defense. He has defended clients from criminal charges for over 15 years and has seen how these cases work as both an internal affairs prosecutor and as a defense attorney. He has defended hundreds of clients from criminal charges in state and federal courts throughout his career. Here are a few highlights from Mr. Jellinek's career: Worked as a staff attorney (public defender) in the Superior Courts for the Committee for Public Counsel Services Worked as a staff attorney for the City of Boston Police Department Lead counsel verified in criminal law Completed ongoing training in appellate and criminal defense law Gave lectures and training on criminal and appellate law sponsored by various legal groups Editor of the LexisNexis "Practice Guide: Massachusetts Criminal Law" Member of the Newton PATH drug prevention task force Works in the Newton Drug Court and understands the legal challenges confronted by those facing addiction Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees David Jellinek included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About David Jellinek Included on the 2026Massachusetts Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2022 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list 2021 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list

• Owner/ Sole Practitioner

• City of Boston Police Department , Staff Attorney, 2006 - 2008
• Superior Courts for the Committee for Public Counsel Services, Staff Attorney, 2001 - 2006
• Languages
• English (Primary)

• Member of the Newton PATH drug prevention task force, 2015 - Present
• Newton Wellesley Hospital Board of Advisors , 2014 - 2018

• Arizona, 2000
• U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 2006
• Massachusetts, 2001

• Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2010 - Present (Member)
• American Bar Association , 2010 - Present (Member )