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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.
Wilson, Bush & Keefe
378 Main Street
Nashua, NH, 03060
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 2012 | 05/30/2022 |
NH | Active | 1999 | 03/30/2011 |
Legal answers | 4 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Robert E. Kirby Award | New Hampshire Bar Association | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Wilson, Bush, Durkin & Keefe, P.C. | 2008 - Present |
Assistant Attorney General | New Hampshire Attorney General's Office | 2004 - 2008 |
Assistant County Attorney | Hillsborough County Attorney's Office | 2001 - 2004 |
Associate | Nelson, Kinder, Mosseau & Saturley, P.C., | 1999 - 2001 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Catholic Lawyers Guild | Member | 2009 - Present |
New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2008 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2008 - Present |
New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Vice President | 2014 - 2015 |
Daniel Webster-Batchelder American Inn of Court | Barrister | 2003 - 2009 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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A Practical Guide to Evidence in New Hampshire | Documentary Evidence | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Boston University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
College of the Holy Cross | B.A. | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Trial Skills | Criminal Defense Trial Skill | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State of N.H. v. T.L. | Not Guilty |
State of New Hampshire v. J.S. | Court found glient not guilty after trial. |
State of New Hampshire v. J.C. | Not guilty after trial. |
State of New Hampshire v. M.P. | Charges dismissed. |
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David Tencza, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 5, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've done a number of tough cases with Attorney Keefe and he is always very hard working and effective for his clients.
Nicole Fortune, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 22, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Keefe is a zealous advocate for his clients who gets results, which is evinced by his many client reviews. He is a consummate professional who is respected by his peers and judges alike. You cannot go wrong hiring Charles for you criminal defense needs.
David Tencza, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 5, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've done a number of tough cases with Attorney Keefe and he is always very hard working and effective for his clients.
Nicole Fortune, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 22, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Keefe is a zealous advocate for his clients who gets results, which is evinced by his many client reviews. He is a consummate professional who is respected by his peers and judges alike. You cannot go wrong hiring Charles for you criminal defense needs.
Daniel Conley, Unknown Attorney on Aug 1, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Chuck is one of the best trial attorneys in the area. He is extremely confident, professional, ethical, and has a brilliant legal mind.
Robin Melone, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
It is without reservation that I endorse Attorney Chuck Keefe. Chuck's reputation as a stellar trial attorney is well deserved. His instincts are impeccable, his presence in the courtroom inescapable, and his dedication to his clients unquestionable. Good lawyer get good results and Chuck is one of the best.
Raymond Mello, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 16, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Atty. Keefe is a well respected, highly competent criminal defense attorney. I often call Chuck when I need to discuss complex legal issues.
M. Miller, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 24, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Timothy Goulden, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 22, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Chuck Keefe is an extraordinary attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable in the area of criminal defense and I seek his advice for complex and technical questions surrounding criminal defense matters. I have known Chuck for over ten years and he has an excellent reputation throughout the legal community. He is well thought of by prosecutors, peers and judges. He has earned this reputation through his diligence and the favorable results he achieves for his clients. I highly endorse Chuck Keefe as a Criminal Defense Attorney.
Justin Shepherd, Unknown Attorney on Oct 9, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
If I was charged with a crime I would immediately pick up the phone and call Attorney Chuck Keefe. Attorney Keefe is a top notch criminal defense attorney. Chuck started out as a tough prosecutor, first working for the Hillsborough County Attorneys Office and later for the New Hampshire Attorney General. As a prosecutor Chuck litigated all types of cases, from violent crimes, such as homicide, to complex white collar crimes such as fraud. Chuck is dedicated to providing an unparalleled level of service and advocacy to his clients. You will not find a more dedicated or talented attorney than Chuck Keefe - He has my highest recommendation.
Michael Bowser, Criminal defense Attorney on May 18, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Chuck Keefe is a talented and effective lawyer. He has successfully tried some of the most difficult cases as both a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. His experience is second to none and he is well qualifed to handle the defense of any criminal charges in the State or Federal Courts of New Hampshire.
Simon Brown, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 26, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I worked with Chuck Keefe as a prosecutor at the NH Attorney General's Office and have since observed his work as a criminal defense lawyer. Chuck combines legal smarts with excellent communication skills and a great courtroom presence. He is well known and respected by the criminal law Bar and the judges before whom he appears. Most importantly, he attains the best possible results for his clients.
Donald Blaszka, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 6, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I give Chuck Keefe my full endorsement. I worked with Chuck on a number of different cases including being on the opposite side of two murder cases where he was the prosecutor. I also worked with Chuck on a number of cases since he left the Attorney General's office that involved difficult legal issues. I found Chuck to be a very hard working, personable and knowledgeable attorney. He works tirelessly for his clients and always gets the best results possible. Chuck has an excellent work ethic and is a very talented criminal defense attorney that is well respected by other members of the bar, the courts' staff members, the police and most importantly the judges of New Hampshire. Chuck is among the best trial attorneys in the area and I would not hesitate to refer someone to him
James Rosenberg, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 5, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
It easy to write an enthusiastic endorsement for Chuck Keefe. I have had the honor of both working with Chuck as a prosecutor and observing him now as a defense attorney. His instincts are sharp, confidence is high and he has a great deal of traction with the police and prosecutors in the courts where he tends to appear. I routinely call Chuck to bounce ideas off of him and I always find that his responses are clear, concise and thoughtful. His work ethic is strong as he nimbly churns through written work and tends to a busy schedule of court and administrative hearings. He knows when to be forceful in his advocacy, but also has that critical sense of when to be diplomatic in his approach. Importantly, he tends to a robust case load with a sense of humor, which makes him well liked among his clients, the bar and even the bench.
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