Joshua C. "Josh" Sharp, Criminal Defense Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
focused on Criminal Defense and White Collar
Boston, MA
Trusted criminal defense attorney serving Boston.
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Joshua C. "Josh" Sharp is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar.
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- Boston, MASSACHUSETTS
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- Criminal Defense · White Collar
- Handles Criminal Defense and White Collar matters from Boston, MASSACHUSETTS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026).
About Joshua C. "Josh" Sharp: Joshua C. "Josh" Sharp is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Joshua takes on
Joshua concentrates on criminal defense and white collar. Each area below outlines the kind of case Joshua handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Joshua takes criminal defense matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Joshua agrees to represent you.
White Collar cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Joshua takes white collar matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Joshua agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Joshua C. "Josh" Sharp — criminal defense lawyer in Boston
Joshua C. "Josh" Sharp is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar.
Josh Sharp is a Boston-based partner in Nixon Peabody’s Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice group. He represents corporations and individuals in government investigations, regulatory inquiries, and complex civil and criminal litigation.
What do you focus on?
I assist clients with internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, grand jury matters, and criminal defense. I also litigate civil matters in state and federal courts.
Financial Institutions Investigations
I represent banks and broker-dealers in investigations by the Department of Justice, the SEC, FinCEN, and FINRA. I have substantial experience with the Bank Secrecy Act and FinCEN’s anti-money laundering regulations.
Health Care, Life Sciences and False Claims Act Litigation
I represent life sciences companies and health care providers in both internal matters and Department of Justice investigations. I have significant experience with the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback statute and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Corporate Immigration Investigations
I represent clients in corporate immigration investigations by the Departments of Justice, Homeland Security and State. I have been involved in some of the most significant investigations in this space.
Civil Litigation
In addition to my investigations work, I regularly represent clients in state and federal courts in business litigation matters. I recently obtained dismissal with prejudice of a $3 billion RICO lawsuit filed in the District of Massachusetts.
How Joshua handles criminal defense matters
Josh Sharp is a Boston-based partner in Nixon Peabody’s Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice group. He represents corporations and individuals in government investigations, regulatory inquiries, and complex civil and criminal litigation. What do you focus on? I assist clients with internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, grand jury matters, and criminal defense. I also…
Who Joshua represents
Joshua reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense and white collar matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Harvard University
J.D. · 2011
Harvard University
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Jurisdictions
Joshua's state bar admissions
Massachusetts, Bar A
ACTIVE
Joshua studied at J.D. in Harvard University and — in Harvard University.
Law school and academic background
Joshua completed J.D. in Harvard University and — in Harvard University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Joshua runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Joshua has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — from 2022-2022 for work in:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar - 2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Best Lawyers in America — from 2022-2022 for work in: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2022 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar - 2022 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026).
Locations
Joshua C. "Josh" Sharp's office in Boston
Joshua's primary office is at 53 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109-2835. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Joshua C. "Josh" Sharp — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Joshua usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Joshua charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Joshua's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Joshua will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Joshua
Joshua discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Joshua confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Joshua's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Joshua C. "Josh" Sharp
How much does it cost to hire Joshua for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Joshua walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Joshua offer a free consultation?
Joshua charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Joshua's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Joshua's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Joshua gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Joshua take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Joshua is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Joshua will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Joshua?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Joshua will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Joshua accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Joshua's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Criminal Defense attorneys serving Boston, Cambridge and Worcester in Massachusetts
Joshua handles criminal defense matters throughout Massachusetts. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified criminal defense attorneys in that community.
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