Criminal Defense lawyers in New Hampshire Albert Hansen to John Newman

Firm: Hansen Law Offices, PLLC

155 Fleet Street , Portsmouth , New Hampshire 03801

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce, Personal Injury

DWI, OUI, superior and district court cases, domestic violence, habitual offender, all motor vehicle/license cases, felonies, misdemeanors and violations, as well as divorce/domestic relations are the areas of practice for Attorney Albert Hansen.  Al Hansen is a 1991 graduate of Bates College, followed by a law degree from Delaware Law School in Wilmington, Delaware.  He is licensed by exam in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Previously, Al worked as an assistant county attorney prosecuting cases for the government.  He now represents individuals as a criminal defense attorney and family law attorney in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts.  Al has extensive courtroom experience with numerous jury trials under his belt.  He is a member of the New Hampshire and Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, National College of DUI Attorneys, and is the former Vice Chair of the NH Bar Association Family Law Section.  Al brings a broad level of experience to his firm, representing individuals and families in criminal, juvenile, and family law matters since 1997.  Attorney Hansen lives near Portsmouth/Kennebunk with his wife and two children.  In addition to spending time with family, Al enjoys skiing, cycling, and backpacking.  In 1992, Al successfully "through-hiked" the entire length of the 2,157 mile long Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine.  He brings a compassionate and energetic approach to all cases he handles.

171 Middle Street , Portsmouth , New Hampshire 03801

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I have been practicing law for over 25 years. I began my legal career in New Hampshire in 1989 as a Strafford County Superior Court Prosecutor. Since 1997, I have been in private practice, focusing on the defense of citizens charged with committing crimes throughout New Hampshire in District, Superior and Federal Courts.

Firm: Burns, Bryant, Cox, Rockefeller & Durkin P.A.

255 Washington St , Dover , New Hampshire 03820

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Attorney John Edward Durkin is someone clients can trust. Credited as a "competent and knowledgeable legal counselor," he was admitted to the New Hampshire Bar in 1995 and has received many legal accolades, including being ranked one of the Top New Hampshire Lawyers for four consecutive years, and being a multiple-time recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Criminal Procedure, Commercial Transactions, and Wills, Trusts and Estates.

Firm: Friedman & Bresaw

44 Main St , Meredith , New Hampshire 03253

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

John. J. Bresaw grew up in Dover, NH, where he graduated from Dover High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in from the University of Southern Maine and credits his desire to help accused persons with his time as a member of the Student Conduct committee, which dealt with potential violations of the Student Conduct Code. After his undergrad, John attended the University of New Hampshire School of Law, where he served as a member of the trial advocacy team. He also served as private investigator for the New Hampshire Public Defender program, and in 2002, joined the office as a staff attorney who represented thousands of clients charged with crimes. Before opening Friedman & Bresaw in 2019 with longtime friend and colleague Jesse Friedman, John worked for a private firm in Concord, NH, where he defended clients accused of crimes and litigated civil cases such as personal injury cases.

9 Madbury Road, Suite 101 , Durham , New Hampshire 03824

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Attorney Joanne M. Stella has been representing clients in New Hampshire since graduating from Boston University School of Law in 1993.  Over 20 years of outstanding and compassionate criminal defense and civil litigation.. During law school Attorney Stella was a research assistant to a law professor working on Title VII and IX Sexual Harassment laws.  She spent her first summer interning for an International Dispute Resolution Firm in London, England and spent her second summer working for the Alaska Public Defender’s Office where she gained a passion for representing those falsely accused of crimes.. Upon graduation and up until 1996 Attorney Stella worked tirelessly as a court appointed counsel for indigent defendants in the criminal courts.  As a New Hampshire Public Defender her caseload included felony level sexual assault and drug cases as well as misdemeanor criminal offenses and juvenile delinquency offenses.. After leaving the Public Defender’s office Attorney Stella began her own practice as the contract attorney hired to provide legal services to all full-time students at the University of New Hampshire (UNH).  During her 18 year tenure as the UNH legal services attorney she has represented over 9,000 students.  Many thousands of those cases involved drug and alcohol offenses, as well as the litany of criminal offenses often connected to the use of substances such as DWI, Possession of Fake IDs, Simple Assault, Resisting Arrest, Underage Intoxication, etc.  Attorney Stella has experience representing those charged locally by the Durham Police, UNH Police, Dover Police, New Hampshire Liquor Law Enforcement Officer and New Hampshire State Police as well as representation in the surrounding communities such as Newmarket and Portsmouth.   In addition to guidance in their criminal cases, UNH students received expert advice from Attorney Stella on the collateral consequences affecting their status as a student for such things as financial aid, scholarships, study abroad, disciplinary matters, immigration issues for international students and the potential impact on future employment.  Attorney Stella has the knowledge and experience to guide young adults through this maze of sanctions that can occur as a collateral consequence of being arrested.   Also, during her time at UNH Attorney Stella counseled thousands of students involved in landlord tenant disputes and twice argued their cases successfully in the New Hampshire Supreme Court.. Attorney Stella has tried hundreds of cases, both criminal and civil, and everything in between from Supreme Court appeals to motor vehicle hearings.   She has represented thousands of clients and has a proven track record of success.  Attorney Stella always provides a free consultation and will take the time address each client’s needs expertly and with compassion.

Firm: Friedman & Bresaw, PLLC

44 Main St , Meredith , New Hampshire 03253

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Born in New York City, Attorney Jesse Friedman grew up in Woodstock, NY. He attended Vassar College and later graduated from the State University of New York at New Paltz with a bachelor’s degree in political science, concentrating in international relations. Jesse enrolled in Vermont Law School and graduated cum laude in 2000. He was a member of Law Review in his second year. That same year, he became a staff attorney for the New Hampshire Public Defenders Office, where he fought for justice for his clients until 2007 when he became a managing attorney of the Laconia office of the New Hampshire Public Defender. In that role, Jesse has represented and supervised over 3000 cases ranging from juveniles to homicide. In 2019, Jesse opened his private law practice, Friedman & Bresaw, with his colleague John Bresaw, whom he regards as family.  Together they have over 37 years of experience representing the highest profile cases in the State of New Hampshire.

Firm: Russman Law

14 Center Street , Exeter , New Hampshire 03833

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Attorney Blanchard is an experienced felony trial attorney.  A former police officer, and felony prosecutor, Attorney Blanchard has over 20 years of experience in criminal law in New Hampshire.  He has handled thousands of felony criminal cases, and has won over 100  jury trials.. Attorney Blanchard handles all felonies, including Sexual Assaults, Homicides, Drug cases, Felony Motor Vehicle offenses, White Collar and Computer crimes, Child Sexual Abuse/Pornography cases, and Juvenile prosecutions.  Additionally, he represents witnesses and targets of Grand Jury Investigations, as well as post-conviction appeals to the Supreme Court, Motions for New Trials, and Habeas Corpus proceedings.

5 Green Street , Concord , New Hampshire 03301

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.

107 Storrs Street , Concord , New Hampshire 03302

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Jim is a Partner at Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. and the Chair of its Criminal Defense Practice Group.. A native of Concord, New Hampshire, Jim brings substantial courtroom experience to Shaheen & Gordon’s litigation team, focusing his practice in the areas of criminal defense, white-collar defense, and DWI / DUI defense. He defends clients in a range of criminal cases throughout state and federal courts, often taking on difficult and well-publicized criminal cases. Through his straightforward and aggressive approach to courtroom work, Jim regularly earns victories for clients in matters large and small. He assists clients in mitigating the stigmatizing impact of criminal charges through effective negotiations and, when those negotiations reach an impasse, Jim tries his cases, regularly winning not-guilty verdicts after bench and jury trials. He has extensive trial experience in New Hampshire’s District and Superior Courts. He has successfully argued several appeals before the New Hampshire Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He defends major crimes and minor offenses, representing clients in cases involving homicide, vehicular homicide, assault, sexual assault, public integrity matters, computer crimes, drug possession and drug distribution, theft, pornography, impaired driving, and DWI / DUI, as well as a range of motor vehicle offenses.. Jim has been repeatedly recognized for his outstanding work as a criminal defense lawyer. Since 2015, Best Lawyers in America and New Hampshire Magazine have named Jim among the top attorneys in New Hampshire in the areas of General Criminal Defense, White-Collar Criminal Defense, and DUI / DWI Defense. In fact, he is the ONLY criminal defense attorney in New Hampshire named by Best Lawyers in all three of these criminal defense categories. Jim was named “Lawyer of the Year” five times: 2024 (Criminal Defense: General Practice), 2023 (Criminal Defense: White-Collar), 2022 (Criminal Defense: General Practice), 2020 (Criminal Defense: White-Collar), and 2018 (Criminal Defense: White-Collar). These unique distinctions are in addition to his several industry honors for his criminal defense and DUI / DWI work. He was named to the Super Lawyers Rising Star List in Criminal Defense from 2008-2014, a list that includes only 2.5 percent of lawyers in New Hampshire. In 2015, he was promoted to the Super Lawyers List in Criminal Defense, an honor that has repeated itself for 9 years, between 2015-2018 and 2020-2024. Only 5% of lawyers in New Hampshire qualify. AVVO gave Jim its highest rating, a 10.0.. Jim has been honored for his commitment to New Hampshire’s legal community. In 2024, the Mayor of the City of Concord named Jim to the City’s Board of Ethics. In 2010, Governor Lynch appointed him to the Judicial Selection Commission, which is responsible for interviewing, investigating, and recommending candidates to the Governor to fill state court judicial vacancies. In 2013, Governor Hassan promoted him to serve as the Co-Chair of the Judicial Selection Commission, making him responsible for managing the Commission, a position he occupied through 2016. In 2005, the Union Leader named him to its 40 Under 40 list – an annual collection of the State’s “young leaders” selected by the State’s only newspaper of statewide circulation.. Prior to joining the firm, Jim served for four years as an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Justice Bureau of the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office. As a prosecutor, he appeared in every Superior Court in New Hampshire, tried several white-collar, theft, and homicide cases, and routinely argued appellate cases before the New Hampshire Supreme Court. At the Attorney General’s Office, Jim was ultimately assigned to the Homicide Unit where he was one of five prosecutors responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all murder cases, statewide.. Jim began his legal career with the law firm of Testa, Hurwitz, and Thibeault in Boston, Massachusetts where he served in the litigation department and represented corporate clients in white-collar criminal matters, intellectual property disputes, and employment cases.

Firm: Wilson, Bush & Keefe, PC

378 Main Street , Nashua , New Hampshire 03060

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

Founding member of Wilson, Bush, Durkin & Keefe, Eric's practice includes criminal defense cases in all state and federal courts of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. In addition, he represents clients in criminal appeals in the New Hampshire Supreme Court.. Eric is a native of Nashua. After graduation from Nashua High School, he served in the United States Marine Corps. Following his enlistment, he obtained a bachelors degree from Keene State College. Thereafter, he attended and graduated from the University of New Hampshire School of Law (formerly known as Franklin Pierce Law Center). While in law school Eric was selected for the law school moot court competition to compete with regional and national teams.. Eric started his legal career in 1992 as a trial associate working for the Nashua firm of Kinghorn & Maynard. Under the guidance of Judge Clifford Kinghorn and Attorney Steven Maynard, Eric focused and excelled in the practice of criminal defense litigation. With them, he tried many jury trials, including murder, negligent homicide, rape and major felony cases.. He continued his career in 1998 when he, John Durkin and Timothy Bush formed Wilson, Durkin and Bush, P.C. Since then he has represented thousands of clients and tried hundreds of trials for those charged with offenses from driving while intoxicated to homicide.. In addition to his trial practice, Eric has successfully represented clients in the Supreme Court of New Hampshire. He successfully obtained precedent-setting decisions from the Supreme Court limiting police ability to search people arrested and principles of self-incrimination.. Eric's practice is now limited to criminal offenses. He currently represents hundreds of clients annually charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI), as well other misdemeanor and felony offenders. His clients enjoy a high success rate of acquittals. In addition, he has represented a number of police officers charged with criminal offenses. A number of local and state police unions retain Eric to represent their members in the event that they are charged with or are subject to criminal charges.. Due to his expertise in Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases, Eric has lectured other New Hampshire attorneys on aspects of defending those accused of driving while intoxicated. Most recently, he spoke at a New Hampshire Bar Association Program on the use of search and seizure laws to defend driving while intoxicated cases.

Firm: Gottesman & Hollis, PA

39 E Pearl St , Nashua , New Hampshire 03060

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Wadleigh, Starr and Peters, P.L.L.C.

95 Market Street , Manchester , New Hampshire 03101

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I represent clients in all areas of criminal law including DWIs, assaults, domestic violence, sexual assault/consent, possession or sale of drugs, entrapment, racial profiling, false confessions, theft, motor vehicle offenses, juvenile charges, major crimes, sexual assaults and homicides.. I have 30 years of experience in criminal law which includes appearing in courts throughout the state, including federal district court.  I have been lead counsel in numerous high profile cases.. I also have have extensive experience in post-conviction work including motions to suspend sentences, sentence review hearings, motions for a new trial and claims of ineffective assistance of trial counsel as well as experience in prisoners' rights litigation.. I have helped clients who are suffering from mental health issues get the dignity and justice that they deserve.

Firm: Germaine & Blaszka, P.A.

23 Birch Street , Derry , New Hampshire 03038

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Donald L. Blaszka, Jr. focuses his practice primarily in the areas of criminal defense/motor vehicle matters, DWI/DUI cases and business matters in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.  Don is admitted to practice in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and United States District Court of New Hampshire.. Don grew up in Southern New Hampshire and attended St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers, Massachusetts.  Don graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Government in 1996 and received his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in 1999.. Don also has been an Instuctor at Franklin Pierce University since 2001 teaching Criminal Law, Courts and Criminal Procedure, Tort Law, Litigation, Business Law and Legal Writing & Analysis.

Firm: Cooper, Deans & Cargill, P.A.

2935 White Mountain Highway , North Conway , New Hampshire 03860

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Construction , Criminal Defense , Debtor/Creditor, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Dennis L. Morgan is a director at Cooper Cargill Chant in the Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation and Business practice groups. As an experienced first chair trial lawyer, he has represented individuals, businesses, associations in civil, criminal, and administrative trials and hearings in New Hampshire, Maine and Ohio state and federal courts.. Because of his trial abilities, clients have retained Dennis to handle a wide variety of civil matters, including those involving real estate and construction litigation, breach of contract actions, business disputes, collections matters and other civil actions.. Dennis also has extensive first-chair trial experience defending individuals facing significant criminal exposure from alleged violations of state law. His criminal practice consists of a significant DWI practice, drug offenses, domestic violence, property crimes, violent offenses and related administrative proceedings.. Additionally, Dennis oversees the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy practice at Cooper Cargill Chant. For over ten years he has been helping individuals, partnerships, and businesses deal with difficult financial times to assist them in getting a fresh start. Since 2000, we have helped hundreds of clients through the bankruptcy process.. Prior to joining Cooper Cargill Chant in 2001, Dennis served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Cuyahoga County, Ohio, investigating and prosecuting a wide variety of felony cases, including white collar, narcotics and violent crime. During his tenure as a prosecutor, Dennis first chaired dozens of trials. Dennis also received two commendations from the FBI for his service while a prosecutor.

Firm: Kurdek Law Office

32 Daniel Webster Highway , Merrimack , New Hampshire 03054

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Attorney Dennis J. Kurdek spent the first 27 years of his career serving the public as a federal law enforcement agent.  Inspired by a desire to help others, Mr. Kurdek attended law school in the evening and founded Kurdek Law Office, PLLC.  Mr. Kurdek acknowledges that costs associated with traditional legal services prevent many that should seek legal services from doing so.  He is committed to working with you to provide the legal guidance you need within the framework of your budget.. Mr. Kurdek graduated from the Massachusetts School of Law, Cum Laude, and is admitted to practice in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

Firm: The Law Office of David C. Tencza, PLLC

351 Main Street , Nashua , New Hampshire 03060

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

I've dedicated my professional life to helping people through difficult times.. I spent nine years as a Superior Court prosecutor working with victims of crime to help them get through the criminal justice system.  I was also fortunate to be a member of the county Drug Court program that offered defendants a chance to rehabilitate themselves in the community rather than serve a prison sentence.  I handled each case with an understanding that every person has their own individual struggles and challenges to overcome.  I learned that you need to listen to people in order to be able to help them.. I bring this same understanding to help clients in Massachusetts and New Hampshire in the areas of criminal defense of violation level, misdemeanor and felony level offenses, including DWI/DUI, as well as family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support and alimony issues.. I've found that having someone who can guide you through the court process may help alleviate a lot of the anxiety and uncertainty.. I pride myself on offering high value, responsive legal services.  Please contact me today for a free consultation.

Law Office of Peggy L. Small, PLLC , Nashua , New Hampshire 03060

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I am an experienced attorney who has handled everything from negotiating simple traffic ticckets to arguing complex legal appeals before the New Hampshire Supreme Court.  I believe in a flexible approach to the law, listening closely to the needs of my clients, helping them to choose the best strategy to achieve their legal goals, and carrying out that strategy in a skillful, professional and flexible manner.  I am very experienced in negotiation and litigation in a wide variety of areas, as well as the administrative complexities of filing a bankruptcy.. In addition to the payment options listed, I also offer unbundled services for people who cannot afford to fully retain a lawyer.

Firm: Wilson, Bush & Keefe

378 Main Street , Nashua , New Hampshire 03060

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime, Drug Crime

Chuck is a member/partner since joining the firm in January of 2008. He specializes in criminal defense and trial work in all levels of state and federal court in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. As the former vice president and current president of the New Hampshire Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Chuck takes an active leadership role in every issue that affects criminal cases in New Hampshire.. Chuck went to college at Holy Cross where he played baseball and majored in history. After obtaining his degree with honors, he went on to Boston University School of Law. There, he again graduated with honors while receiving the Dean's Award for outstanding academic performance, acting as defense attorney for indigent clients in Boston, and working as an editor on one of the school's law journals.. After graduating law school, Chuck joined a civil trial law firm in Manchester where he worked on wrongful death cases that involved intricate legal issues as well as large monetary claims. Wanting to gain more courtroom experience, and knowing he would focus his career in criminal law, after two years he joined the Hillsborough County Attorney's Office in Nashua. While there he prosecuted felonies ranging from drug cases to physical and sexual assault, theft, and manslaughter. Seeking to apply his abilities at a higher level, Chuck then joined the Homicide Unit at the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office where he prosecuted through trial murder cases throughout the State of New Hampshire.. In January 2008, Chuck joined the firm as a member/partner, and since that time has focused his practice solely on the defense of people charged with state and federal crimes throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Since then, he has won bench and jury trials defending people charged with the most serious of crimes in state and federal court, and he was won cases before the New Hampshire Supreme Court. Later in 2008 after joining the firm, Chuck won the Robert E. Kirby Award given each year to a lawyer 35 years old or younger who represents the best qualities of a New Hampshire lawyer.. Chuck successfully represents people charged with various driving offenses, including DUI/DWI, theft and drug cases, physical and sexual assaults, computer crimes, white-collar matters, and murder. As a former prosecutor, he is well acquainted with the methods, procedures, and tactics used by police and prosecutors when they investigate and prosecute his clients. This allows him an advantage to prepare a steadfast defense for all of his clients at all levels of the court system. He has been recognized as an expert in criminal defense law in New Hampshire, and he has used the expertise to teach criminal defense law to other attorneys and author similar teaching materials, and he is regularly relied upon by local and national media to offer expert commentary on criminal cases.

Firm: Connolly Law, PLLC

20 Hampton Road , Exeter , New Hampshire 03833

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bonnie is an experienced trial attorney in Family Law and Criminal Law. Before joining Connoly Law, PLLC, she spent over a decade with the New Hampshire Public Defender defending misdemeanor and felony clients facing state criminal prosecutions for charges like Arson, Homicide, 1st Degree Assault and Drug Sales. Bonnie's Family Law areas of practice include Parenting Petitions and Divorce. When not working, Bonnie enjoys volunteering coaching youth sports, serving as the Treasurer of the NHAJ Board of Governors, and serving as the assistant moderator during local and federal elections.

Firm: Newman Law Office, PLLC

15 High Street , Manchester , New Hampshire 03101

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I represent clients in all types of criminal cases. In my 33 years of practice I have represented many clients in New Hampshire circuit courts, superior courts, the New Hampshire Supreme Court, Federal District Court and Federal Circuit Court. I have also represented clients in civil (medical malpractice, personal injury, real estate) and criminal matters in New York State. I have briefed and argued many cases at the New Hampshire Supreme Court and in the appellate courts of New York.