Criminal Defense · Securities Fraud · Civil Rights
When Everything Is on the Line, Your Defense Must Be Uncompromising
Shannon Frison delivers strategic, high-stakes legal representation in criminal defense, securities fraud, and civil rights matters. She protects your freedom, your future, and your rights with precision, strength, and relentless advocacy.
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20+ Years
Experience
Federal & State
Courts
Boston, MA
Based In
The Stakes Are High. Your Attorney Should Be Higher.
When you are facing criminal charges, fraud allegations, or a civil rights violation, the ground can disappear beneath you. Your freedom, your reputation, your livelihood, and your future can all be put at risk at once. The fear is real. The pressure is overwhelming. And the consequences can follow you long after the case is over.
Shannon Frison is the answer when everything is on the line. She brings disciplined judgment, precise strategy, and relentless advocacy to every case, fighting with the focus and force serious legal matters demand.
Criminal Defense
Sharp, aggressive defense built to protect your rights at every stage.
Securities Fraud
Careful, strategic representation for complex investigations and accusations.
Civil Rights
Powerful advocacy for clients whose constitutional rights have been violated.
Why Clients Trust Shannon Frison
Six principles that define every case she takes.
Fearless Advocacy
She doesn't flinch when the stakes are highest. Shannon fights hardest when the pressure is greatest.
Strategic & Tailored
No two cases are alike. Every defense is built from the ground up around your specific facts.
Courtroom Experience
Proven performance where it counts most — in front of judges and juries.
Client Dignity
You are more than a case number. Shannon treats every client with respect, honesty, and care.
Modern Approach
Current legal thinking, applied with precision to the most complex matters.
Relentless Preparation
The difference between winning and losing is often decided before the trial begins.
Practice Areas
If you're facing criminal charges, the stakes are immediate and personal. Shannon Frison delivers forceful defense built to protect your freedom, your future, and your peace of mind.
When accusations threaten your career and reputation, hesitation is costly. Shannon Frison brings disciplined legal strategy to expose the facts and defend what you've built.
When your rights are violated, you need more than sympathy — you need action. Shannon Frison stands with clients who demand accountability, dignity, and real justice.
Murder Charges
The most serious charge a person can face. Shannon brings the full weight of her experience to your defense.
Police Brutality & Excessive Force
When those sworn to protect cause harm, Shannon holds them accountable.
Business Litigation
Protecting your business interests with sharp legal strategy and courtroom confidence.
Appeals
When the verdict isn't the end — Shannon fights to correct what went wrong.
Military Law
Defending service members with the same discipline and honor they gave their country.
Mediation
Resolving disputes efficiently and fairly, without the cost and risk of trial.
Results That Matter
Verdicts that changed lives. Outcomes that speak for themselves.
Shannon Frison has secured life-changing verdicts in some of the most serious criminal matters in state and federal court. These outcomes reflect relentless preparation, fearless advocacy, and an uncompromising commitment to her clients.
Not Guilty
Double Murder
Not Guilty
Rape & Assault
Not Guilty
Conspiracy
Dismissed
Federal Charges

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique. Results depend on the specific facts and legal issues involved.
Attorney Profile
Meet Shannon Frison
Strength. Precision. Integrity. Results.
Shannon Frison is the kind of lawyer people call when the stakes are high and the margin for error is zero. In the courtroom, she is relentless, strategic, and unafraid to stand between her clients and the power of the government — especially in criminal defense cases where freedom, reputation, and the future are on the line.
What sets her apart is not just her toughness, but her humanity. Shannon listens closely, sees the person behind the case, and brings the same intensity to securities fraud and civil rights matters, where accountability and justice matter deeply. She is a formidable advocate who fights with conviction and leads with care.
New Book
Scar Tissue: A Tale of American Armor
Judge. Marine. Black. Lesbian. Every scar earned. Every lesson lived.
Shannon Frison's memoir traces her journey from the South Side of Chicago to the bench of the Massachusetts Superior Court — through the military, the courtroom, and every system that was never built for her. Scar Tissue is about identity, authority, and what it means to carry your scars as armor.
About the Book
What Scar Tissue Is About
Scar Tissue follows the life of Judge Shannon Frison from the South Side of Chicago to the bench of the Massachusetts Superior Court, tracing the path of a Black lesbian Marine who moved through some of America's most rigid and exclusionary systems — military, legal, and cultural. The stories she shares are scars: some visible, others buried. At times, they became armor. Over time, they became lessons.
Identity & Authority
Navigating power as someone who was never supposed to have it
Military & Justice
From Okinawa to the Massachusetts Superior Court bench
Resilience & Armor
How the weight of bias, silence, and judgment became strength
"But freedom does not mean untouched." — Scar Tissue
Order Your Copy
Available now at select retailers worldwide, including the Netherlands, London, and Denmark. Pre-order and sample chapters available online.
Justice Requires More Than Representation. It Requires Resolve.
If you are scared, overwhelmed, and unsure of what happens next, you do not have to face it alone. Shannon Frison steps in with steady strength, clear strategy, and unwavering commitment to protect your rights when everything feels on the line.
Your Shield
Protection that stands between you and the pressure
Your Strategist
A focused plan built to answer every challenge
Your Voice
Forceful advocacy when you need to be heard most
What Clients Are Saying
Real clients. Real outcomes. Shannon Frison's clients speak to her preparation, presence, and unwavering commitment to their defense.
From the beginning, Shannon saw the details others missed. She prepared relentlessly, stood firm in court, and gave me the confidence to keep going through one of the hardest times of my life.
— Criminal Defense Client
She understood the stakes immediately and handled my case with precision, discretion, and urgency. Her strategy protected both my future and my reputation when it mattered most.
— Securities Matter Client
Shannon gave me a voice when I felt ignored and dismissed. She fought with conviction, treated my story with respect, and never let up until justice was fully pursued.
— Civil Rights Client
5★
Google Rating
Consistently top-rated by clients
100%
Client Focus
Every case receives personal attention
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Not Guilty Verdicts
Hard-fought courtroom results
As Seen In. Heard. Respected.
Shannon Frison's legal insight and advocacy have earned recognition across media, legal, and professional platforms. Her voice on criminal justice, civil rights, and accountability carries weight — in the courtroom and beyond.
Legal Commentary
Providing expert legal perspective on high-profile criminal and civil matters
Criminal Justice Advocacy
A consistent voice for reform, fairness, and accountability in the justice system
Civil Rights Discourse
Speaking out on constitutional rights, police accountability, and equal protection
Professional Recognition
Honored by peers and institutions for excellence in law and public service
Community Leadership
Active in Boston's legal and civic community, mentoring the next generation
Your Defense Starts Now.
Every hour without experienced legal counsel is an hour the other side is building their case against you. Don't wait. Shannon Frison is ready to fight for you — with the preparation, strategy, and resolve your situation demands.
Confidential consultations available. Available for state and federal matters.
The Frison Law Practice
Built for high-stakes matters, The Frison Law Practice stands at the intersection of criminal defense, securities fraud, and civil rights advocacy. The firm is grounded in meticulous preparation, disciplined strategy, and the resolve required when the outcome matters most.
What sets the practice apart is the level of attention behind every case: personal counsel, clear guidance, and fearless advocacy tailored to the client and the facts. Shannon Frison delivers representation that is honest, focused, and relentless from start to finish.
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Confidential Consultation
Tell us your situation. Everything shared is protected by attorney-client privilege.
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Strategic Case Assessment
Shannon reviews the facts, identifies your strongest defense, and maps a clear path forward.
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Relentless Representation
From filing to verdict, Shannon fights with precision and resolve at every stage.
Why Choose Shannon Frison
The right attorney doesn't just know the law — they know how to win. Shannon Frison brings experience, strategy, and an unbreakable commitment to every client she represents.
Legal Experience
Proven results in criminal defense, securities fraud, and civil rights — in state and federal courts.
Strategic Discipline
Every case is mapped, anticipated, and executed with precision from day one.
Client Advocacy
Shannon refuses to back down. When the pressure is highest, her commitment only grows stronger.
One principle drives everything — every client deserves a lawyer who fights as hard for them as the system fights against them.
Contact Shannon Frison
Your first step toward a strong defense is a confidential conversation. Shannon Frison is ready to listen, assess your situation, and tell you exactly where you stand.
Direct Contact
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617-706-0724
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Available for state and federal matters across Massachusetts