Brett Lovins successfully obtained a pretrial dismissal for his client accused of multiple counts of felony drug distribution when the Commonwealth failed to produce the necessary evidence to prove its case. Brett compelled the Commonwealth to conduct laboratory testing of the alleged drugs involved in the case, which revealed they were not controlled substances. The charges originated in the Central Divison of the Boston Municipal Court.

Brett Lovins obtained a pre-arraignment dismissal for his client after a clerk’s hearing in the Haverhill District Court. The case involved an allegation of assault and battery. The dismissal preserved the client’s clean record.

Brett Lovins obtained a pre-arraignment dismissal for his client after a clerk’s hearing in the West Roxbury Division of the Boston Municipal Court. The case involved an allegation of domestic assault and battery. The dismissal preserved the client’s clean record and enabled him to obtain top secret security clearance as a federal government contractor.

Brett Lovins obtained immunity for his client subpoenaed by the Commonwealth to testify as a witness before a Grand Jury, and later at a murder trial, in Worcester Superior Court.

Brett Lovins successfully obtained a dismissal for his client accused of domestic assault and battery when the Commonwealth failed to produce a necessary witness at a motion hearing. The charge originated in the Malden District Court.

On the day of trial, Brett Lovins successfully obtained a case dismissal for his client accused of felony larceny when the Commonwealth failed to produce a necessary witness to prove its case. The charge originated in the Malden District Court.

Brett Lovins obtained a pre-arraignment dismissal for two clients after a clerk’s hearing in the Somerville District Court. The case involved an allegation of joint venture felony larceny. Evidence Brett presented at the hearing substantially undermined the credibility of the Commonwealth’s complaining witness. The dismissal preserved the clean records of both clients.

Lovins & Metcalf is proud to announce that Brett D. Lovins is included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America. He is recognized for his work in Criminal Defense and DUI / DWI Defense. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® is one of the oldest and most respected legal ranking guides in the world. Best Lawyers recognitions are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review process in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers.