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.
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22 years
22 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NH | Active | 2000 | 07/13/2010 |
| MA | Active | 1999 | 06/06/2021 |
| Legal answers | 291 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| Mastering Scientific Evidence, Graduate | National College for DUI Defense and Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | 2015 |
| DUI Defense Winter Session, Graduate | National College for DUI Defense | 2015 |
| DUI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Graduate | Tony Corroto Enterprises, LLC | 2015 |
| Mastering Scientific Evidence Seminar, Graduate | National College for DUI Defense and Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | 2014 |
| Mastering Scientific Evidence, Graduate | National College for DUI Defense & Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2012 |
| NHTSA, Field Sobriety Testing and "ARIDE" Seminar, Graduate | New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Anthony Palacios | 2011 |
| Evidentiary Breath Alcohol Technician | Industrial Training & Design Ltd | 2006 |
| NHTSA/US DOT Standard Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner | C.E.S. Consulting, Inc. | 2006 |
| DUI Defense Summer Session, Graduate | National College for DUI Defense | 2006 |
| Trial Advocacy I, National Advocacy Center, Graduate | National District Attorneys Association | 2001 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Germaine & Blaszka, P.A. | 2008 - Present |
| Faculty Member | Franklin Pierce University | 2001 - Present |
| Attorney | Law Office of Chaz R. Fisher, Inc. | 2005 - 2008 |
| Assistant County Attorney | Rockingham County Attorney's Office | 2000 - 2005 |
| Associate Attorney | Bletzer & Bletzer, P.C. | 1999 - 2000 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Troop 33, Hampstead, NH | Scoutmaster | 2017 - Present |
| DUI Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Rockingham County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
| Rockingham County Bar Association | Board Member | 2010 - Present |
| New Hampshire Association for Justice | Member | 2006 - Present |
| New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2005 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| National College of DUI Defense | Member | 2005 - Present |
| The Lone Tree Spirit Foundation, Inc. - Chairman: 2007-2009 | Board Member | 2004 - Present |
| Greater Salem Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
| New Hampshire Bar Association | Member | 2000 - Present |
| Troop 1, BSA, Haverhill, MA | Troop Committee Member | 1995 - Present |
| Greater Salem Bar Association | President | 2007 - 2009 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk University Law School | J.D. | 1999 |
| Lehigh University | B.A. | 1996 |
| St. John's Preparatory School | N/A | 1992 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sandown Police Department Gun Safety and Law Seminar | Laws of Self Defense and Property; Concealed Weapon Permit Law | 2011 |
| Atkinson Police Department Gun Safety Course | Laws of Self Defense, Defense of Property and Premises - Use of Non-Deadly vs. Deadly Force | 2011 |
| Hampstead Police Department Training | New Hampshire Law Update and Rules of Evidence | 2010 |
| Hampstead Police Department Training | Search & Seizure Law and Motor Vehicle Laws | 2009 |
| Windham Police Department Training | DWI Law and Field Sobriety Tests | 2008 |
| Hampstead Police Department Training | Search & Seizure | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Epping Police Department Training | Search & Seizure - Motor Vehicle | 2007 |
| New Hampshire Police Academy | Arrest Warrants, Search Warrants & Complaints | 2004 |
| New Hampshire Police Academy | Laws of Arrest | 2004 |
| New Hampshire Police Academy | DWI and Administrative License Suspension Laws | 2004 |
| New Hampshire Police Academy | Arrest Warrants, Search Warrants & Complaints | 2003 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State of New Hampshire v. R.B. | Case dismissed after State's case (before defense witnesses had to testify) |
| State of New Hampshire v. N.S. | Case dismissed at conclusion of State's evidence |
| State of New Hampshire v. A.Z. | Not guilty after Trial |
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Kevin O'Keefe, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 15, 2020
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I endorse Attorney Blaszka because he is intelligent, approachable, and an experienced attorney. He also cares a great deal about his community and is an active participant dedicated to change for the better. Don is also extremely gracious with his time with fellow attorneys no matter the topic or duration of the resulting conversation.
Katharine Phinney, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 22, 2018
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Attorney Blaszka is a fantastic attorney who I would recommend to anyone looking for a solid and experienced attorney. I have known Don for years - working as opposing counsel in cases, as well as in the legal community - and can say without a doubt he will do a great job in your case.
Attorney Blaszka provides excellent counseling and recommendations. He is highly skilled and well respected in the legal community.
Shawn Sweeney, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 17, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Blaszka is an excellent lawyer and knows criminal law like very few others.
Robin Melone, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 25, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Don is the epitome of the gentleman lawyer. He has earned the respect of the bar and the bench and treats his clients with the utmost respect. His experience as as prosecutor and defense attorney help him achieve awesome results for his clients. I would without hesitation recommend him to anyone in New Hampshire or Massachusetts, knowing the client would both be treated well and well-represented.
Don is a talented, hard working, and effective attorney. I worked with Don for several years, and know that he is well respected by law enforcement and the judiciary. Don has the talent, personality and contacts to resolve your case with the most favorable outcome. I endorse Don without reservation.
Socrates de La Cruz, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. he is well respected by all of his peers and Judges. he is a great Attorney and I endorse him!
William Housley, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigators.
I endorse this lawyer.
Nicholas Howie, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 21, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Attorney Blaszka, as a new attorney I reached out to Don for his advice and he was always happy to give it. I have nothing but respect for Don and he always gives 100% both in and out of the courtroom.
Theodore Lothstein, Criminal defense Attorney on May 7, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Don Blaszka is a skilled, experienced and dedicated professional. I first met him when I was a defense lawyer in southern New Hampshire, he was a prosecuting attorney, and we tried cases against each other. I was impressed by his trial skills, poise and professionalism. Today, he continues to uphold those standards as a criminal defense lawyer, earning my enthusiastic endorsement.
Amy Connolly, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 26, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I am pleased to endorse Don Blaska. I have had several cases against Don. He is always professsional, prepared and is fearless in a courtroom. He is a respected member in the legal community and works very hard for his clients.
Michael Anzalone, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 10, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Excellent criminal defense lawyer. Don has my full endorsement.
Albert Hansen, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 2, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Myers, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 18, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse attorney Donald Blaszka fully and without hesitation. I've known Don since his days as a prosecutor. Now that he is providing DWI defense and criminal defense he is a formidable and thorough attorney who has a mastry of the details of the applicable law. We both practice in the same geographic area and Don is well respected by the courts, the attorneys and generally in the community. If you are facing any type of criminal charges, without hesitation I can say this is the go-to guy.
Michael Bowser, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 8, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Don Blaszka as a lawyer familar with his abilities in the Courtroom. Don was an excellent prosecutor and I tried many cases against him. He brings his years of experience to the table as a criminal defense lawyer. Don is a smart, highly skilled trial lawyer. He is well respected for his knowledge of the law and his ability to protect the interests of his clients in Court.
Charles Keefe, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 6, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
It is with great pleasure that endorse my colleague, Don Blaszka. I have known and worked with Don for many years. Our first case together involved Don defending someone in one of the largest and most complex criminal cases in New Hampshire history. Don's advocacy legal skills were apparent from the start, and he demonstrated himself as one of the premier criminal defense attorneys in New Hampshire. Since that time Don and I have handled several cases together, and those experiences have only reinforced my belief that Don is an experienced, skilled, and passionate advocate for his clients. Don's personal skills with police, prosecutors, and judges allow him the ability to achieve favorable results for his clients in even the most dire situations. Every client is his most important client, and he demonstrates this in every facet of his representation. It is without hesitation that I endorse Don Blaszka as a criminal defens attorney.
Richard Clark, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 1, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Don's smile says it all. A friendly gentleman, known expert in criminal defense, that has gone out of his way to help me in a criminal issue at Brentwood. I've also had the pleasure to spend time with him at a recent RCBA event.
James Tenn, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 2, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Don Blaszka is an excellent criminal lawyer. He cares about his clients, takes pride in his work and has the skills to produce the results people expect from him.
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