Criminal Defense Attorneys in New Hampshire

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Criminal Defense law in New Hampshire covers felonies, misdemeanors, drug offenses, assault, theft, and white-collar crimes. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. New Hampshire has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to criminal defense cases, and attorneys who practice in Superior Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

Criminal cases in New Hampshire are prosecuted through Superior Court, with appeals handled by the Supreme Court (no intermediate appellate court). Your constitutional rights apply, but New Hampshire's own rules of criminal procedure determine how the case unfolds in practice. Early representation is critical — the decisions made in the first days after arrest often define the trajectory of the entire case. The New Hampshire Bar Association maintains standards for criminal defense practitioners in the state.

When selecting a criminal defense attorney in New Hampshire, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with Superior Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout New Hampshire and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

For a detailed overview of how criminal defense law works in New Hampshire — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to criminal defense law in New Hampshire. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Brian M. Quirk - Attorney
Brian M. Quirk
0/5 (0 reviews)
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.
 107 Storrs Street Concord NH 03301
(603) 225-7262
University of New Hampshire
New Hampshire Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Health Care Law
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James Reis - Attorney
James Reis
0/5 (0 reviews)
Reis & O Keefe, PLLC
 1950 Lafayette Road Suite 201 Portsmouth NH 03801
(603) 218-1910
University of Richmond School of Law (1996)
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Elroy Sequeira - Attorney
Elroy Sequeira
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cohen & Winters, PLLC
 64 North State Street Concord NH 03301
(603) 435-3336
William Mitchell College of Law
English
Minnesota Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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James D. Rosenberg - Attorney
James D. Rosenberg
0/5 (0 reviews)
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.
 107 Storrs Street Concord NH 03301
(603) 225-7262
Northeastern University
English
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI White Collar Crime
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Seth J. Hipple - Attorney
Seth J. Hipple
0/5 (0 reviews)
 22 Bridge St., Ste. 3 Concord NH 03301
(603) 856-0202
George Mason University School of Law (2006)
English
New Hampshire Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Mark Stevens - Attorney
Mark Stevens
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Mark Stevens
 5 Manor Parkway Salem NH 03079
(603) 893-0074
Massachusetts School of Law
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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RJ Meurin - Attorney
RJ Meurin
0/5 (0 reviews)
603 Legal PLLC
 444 Willow Street Manchester NH 03060
(603) 264-6539
Boston University School of Law (2011)
New Hampshire Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Jonathan Cohen - Attorney
Jonathan Cohen
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cohen & Winters, PLLC
 64 North State St, Suite 1 Concord NH 03301
(603) 435-3336
Washington University School of Law (1996)
English
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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Allison M. Ambrose - Attorney
Allison M. Ambrose
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wescott Law, PA
 373 Daniel Webster Highway Meredith NH 03253
University of New Hampshire School of Law (2008)
New Hampshire Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Landlord Tenant
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Patrick J. Arnold - Attorney
Patrick J. Arnold
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Patrick J. Arnold
 P.O. Box 202 Manchester NH 03105
(603) 657-0975
University of New Hampshire School of Law (2006)
English
New Hampshire Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Landlord Tenant
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James Shaw - Attorney
James Shaw
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of James Shaw, PLLC
 PO Box 678 Rindge NH 03461
(603) 899-6941
Barry University (2007)
English
New Hampshire Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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Bonnie Sisak - Attorney
Bonnie Sisak
0/5 (0 reviews)
Connolly Law PLLC
 91 Bay Street Manchester NH 03104
(603) 580-2887
University of New Hampshire School of Law
English
New Hampshire Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Ronald L. Abramson - Attorney
Ronald L. Abramson
0/5 (0 reviews)
Shaheen & Gordon
 180 Bridge Street Manchester NH 03104
(603) 669-8080
The George Washington University Law School (1993)
English, Spanish
11th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Immigration Law
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Jesse Friedman - Attorney
Jesse Friedman
0/5 (0 reviews)
Friedman & Bresaw, PLLC
 PO Box 1186 44 Main Street Meredith NH 03253
(603) 707-4800
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Robert H Prince - Attorney
Robert H Prince
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Robert H. Prince, J.D.
 289 Main St., Unit C Salem NH 03079
New England Law | Boston (1987)
French
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Estate Planning
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Tom Colantuono - Attorney
Tom Colantuono
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ward Law Group, PLLC
 300 Main Street, 2nd Floor Plymouth NH 03264
(603) 232-5220
Boston College Law School (1973)
English
New Hampshire Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Personal Injury
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Kirsten Wilson - Attorney
Kirsten Wilson
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kirsten Wilson Law, PLLC
 600 State Street Suite 4 Portsmouth NH 03801
(603) 501-0301
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
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Tom Reid - Attorney
Tom Reid
0/5 (0 reviews)
Reid Law, PLLC
 67 South Main Street Concord NH 03301
(603) 856-7049
Franklin Pierce Law Center (1996)
New Hampshire Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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William D. Woodbury - Attorney
William D. Woodbury
0/5 (0 reviews)
Normandin, Cheney & O Neil, PLLC
 213 Union Ave Laconia NH 03246
(603) 524-4380
Syracuse University College of Law (2003)
English
New Hampshire Bar
Unknown Status
Construction Law Criminal Law Employment Law
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Ryan Russman - Attorney
Ryan Russman
0/5 (0 reviews)
 155 Fleet Street Portsmouth NH 03801
(603) 373-1664
Suffolk University (1996)
New Hampshire Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Michael A. Delaney - Attorney
Michael A. Delaney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McLane, Graf, Raulerson, & Middleton, Professional Association
 900 Elm Street, Manchester NH 03101
(603) 628-1248
The George Washington University Law School
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Environmental Law
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Mark Osborne - Attorney
Mark Osborne
0/5 (0 reviews)
Osborne Law PLLC
 351 Main St. 2nd Floor Nashua NH 03060
(603) 595-5525
English
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Tony Naro - Attorney
Tony Naro
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bernazanni Law PLLC
 30 Temple Street Suite 515 Nashua NH 03060
(603) 595-0600
Suffolk University Law School (2005)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Joseph M Annutto - Attorney
Joseph M Annutto
0/5 (0 reviews)
Annutto Law Office
 369 Main Street Nashua NH 03060
(603) 881-9161
University of New Hampshire School of Law (1994)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
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Adam Bernstein - Attorney
Adam Bernstein
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bernstein & Mello, P.L.L.C.
 21 Temple St Nashua NH 03060
(603) 595-1600
Duquesne University
District of Columbia Bar
Deceased
Criminal Law Immigration Law
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George T. Campbell III - Attorney
George T. Campbell III
0/5 (0 reviews)
George T. Campbell, Lawyer at Law
 20 Market Street Suite 216 Manchester NH 03101
(603) 787-5364
University of New Hampshire School of Law (1991)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Michael H. Brisson - Attorney
Michael H. Brisson
0/5 (0 reviews)
Liberty Legal PLLC
 212 Coolidge Ave Manchester NH 03102
(603) 384-3264
University of New Hampshire School of Law (2008)
English
New Hampshire Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Richard E. Samdperil - Attorney
Richard E. Samdperil
0/5 (0 reviews)
Samdperil & Welsh, PLLC
 155 Fleet Street Portsmouth NH 03801
(603) 775-7570
Northeastern University School of Law (1991)
English
New Hampshire Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Keith F. Diaz - Attorney
Keith F. Diaz
0/5 (0 reviews)
Apis Law
 470 Mast Road Goffstown NH 03045
(603) 785-1013
Franklin Pierce Law Center (2000)
English
New Hampshire Bar
Unknown Status
Construction Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Raymond Mello - Attorney
Raymond Mello
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bernstein & Mello
 21 Temple Street Nashua NH 03060
(603) 595-1600
Northeastern University
English
New Hampshire Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Employment Law
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Al Hansen - Attorney
Al Hansen
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bosen & Associates, PLLC
 266 Middle Street Portsmouth NH 03801
(603) 427-5500
Widener University Delaware School of Law (1993)
New Hampshire Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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Kevin Tighe - Attorney
Kevin Tighe
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Kevin M. Tighe
 14 Londonderry Rd Londonderry NH 03053
(603) 537-0700
New Hampshire Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Philip Kalil - Attorney
Philip Kalil
0/5 (0 reviews)
Germaine & Blaszka, P.A.
 23 Birch Street Derry NH 03038
(603) 434-4125
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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