Charles J Keefe

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Charles J Keefe

also known as Chuck Keefe

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Nashua, NH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime ... +3 more

378 Main Street, Nashua, NH

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About Charles

Biography

Have you been arrested? I am here to aggressively defend you with recognized skill and results.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

40%
DUI and DWI 20%

20%
Drug Crime 10%

10%
Federal Crime 10%

10%
Violent Crime 10%

10%
White Collar Crime 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 13 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Hampshire for 26 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Wilson, Bush & Keefe

378 Main Street, Nashua, NH, 03060

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Charles J Keefe's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

277 Client Reviews

Showing 186 - 190 of 277 reviews

Posted by Sam | September 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer great guy

I was arrested for a felony. I am a professional and a felony conviction would have ruined my life and my family. Attorney Keefe came highly recommended from several people I talked to and then I saw his reviews here. When I met with him he demonstrated his skill and professionalism. He put almost a...ll of my fears to rest and we came up with a game plan to fight the case. He worked so much for me. I can't thank him enough. In the end we got rid of the felony and I saved my job and my life. I never thought I would need a criminal lawyer, but I'm so grateful I found him.

Posted by Arnold | September 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Falsely accused

I was falsely accused of taking part in a major theft. I am retired and had never been arrested in my entire life. I was terrified. Mr. Keefe out me at ease the first time I met him. He explained the process to me, he listed to me and he began to form a plan of defense right away. Over the next 6 mon...ths he worked a lot to put together a large amount of material to use in my trial. He kept me informed and he made me feel like we were in control. He prepared the case for trial and I was actually looking forward to how we were going to prove my innocence. At the last hearing before the trial, Mr. Keefe got the prosecutor to dismiss the case. I was so thankful that he saved me from an injustice. I feel lucky I found him.

Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Unfortunate Incident

Being from MA I was accused of some serious crimes in NH (felony and misdemeanor) which threatened my job and reputation in the community I live in. I contacted two other attorneys which didn't leave me feeling positive about the possible outcomes. I read a few reviews on Chuck Keefe and figured I'...d give him a call thinking he was going to be just like the other two. He called me back timely and conducted a phone interview. I immediately felt as if I had a chance of getting all charges dropped. I went with Chuck, he was in constant contact with me updating me on findings and date changes and if he wasn't available, his assistantist was just as helpful. I had missed one of my court dates, which was my fault, Chuck smoothed everything out at the courts and even discussed a plea deaI. I would have to plead guilty to the misdemeanor but the felony would be dismissed. It was the best outcome so I took the deal. The day I appeared to finalize with courts Chuck had some discussions with the proper people and was able to get the misdemeanor charges dropped as well. The whole process was about seven months a little community service and good behavior for one year and it all goes away. All the lawyers I contacted were roughly the same fee so don't hesitate and waste your time, Chuck Keefe is your guy his reputation and relationships within the courts are stout.

Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer I ever had

I have had to use a lot of criminal defense lawyers during my life. I have never found one who really fought for me. From the moment I met Chuck I thought he was different. He showed me that in court. I was charged with a felony and looking at going to prison for something I didn't do. The cop had a ...personal grudge against me. At the probable cause hearing Chuck ate the cop alive. He embarrassed him so that people in the courtroom laughed at the cops absurd testimony. Chuck got the charge dismissed and saved my life. He fought more than any other attorney I have ever seen. He was worth every dime. Hire him if you need a criminal defense lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best Criminal Attorney in New Hampshire

If you by happenstance find yourself in a situation like me that you never expected to find yourself in and require the services of one of the top criminal attorneys in New Hampshire, if not all of New England, one could do no better than to select Charles (Chuck) Keefe to represent you. In addition ...to having incredible persuasive powers and a sharp intellect, Chuck is also very personable, a genuinely nice, friendly guy. He will immediately make you feel at ease and if he decides to take on your case, you will feel confident that things are now under control. One reason Chuck is so well respected and feared in the court rooms around New Hampshire is because as a former prosecutor, he can think like the opposition and knows how strong or weak a case from a legal perspective the DA’s office may have. As a former prosecutor he’s also very well-known and still has strong relationships, not only with sitting Judges in the District and Superior courts of N.H. but also with various DA’s around the state. Chuck knows the weaknesses as well as the strengths in preparing for trial against many DA’s. When sitting Judges in the state hire Chuck to represent their own family members in need of legal assistance, you know he’s the kind of defense attorney you want on your side. The combination of Chuck’s sharp legal mind, his incredible persuasive powers combined with his likability, makes him a formidable opponent you want on your side in the court room if you’re facing trail or a serious charge. You should of course interview multiple defense attorney’s before settling on a choice. In my experience, I ran into two basic types of defense attorney’s when I needed help on my felony charge. There are some attorney’s that will pressure you into immediately giving them a quick $5,000.00 as a retainer, but who will never tell you upfront that they have no real expectations of ever taking your case to trail (please deal only) and other’s like Chuck, that are honest and level with you, explaining that preparing for trail is sometimes a very costly process and could run into several thousand dollars before all is said and done. That being said, you don’t want cheap, you want the best and if you want the best, smart people choose Chuck. On the plus side, Chuck will most certainly if needed, work out an agreeable fee schedule with you over a period of several months, as he did with me, to retain his legal services. Now if you’re facing a serious charge or a number of multiple charges as I was, you must also do yourself a big favor and help Chuck understand the details and nuances of your case that might not be readily apparent to him. Spend some serious time going over the discovery or evidence against you in detail, line by line, paragraph by paragraph. Do you own research on the discovery and provide Chuck with details he might otherwise overlook. I was facing a serious Class A felony charge and two Class A misdemeanor charges. Thanks to Chuck, the prosecutor dropped the felony charge, dismissed one of the misdemeanor charges and I was found innocent in a bench trial on the remaining misdemeanor charge. Chuck is indispensable if you find yourself in a serious legal matter as I was. Please run, don’t walk to hire him as your criminal defense attorney.

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David Tencza

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

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."

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Nicole Fortune

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

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."

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Daniel Conley

Unknown lawyer | Aug 01

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."

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Robin Melone

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

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."

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Raymond Mello

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 16

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."

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M. Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Goulden

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 22

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."

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Justin Shepherd

Unknown lawyer | Oct 09

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."

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Michael Bowser

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

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."

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Simon Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

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."

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Donald Blaszka

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

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"

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James Rosenberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

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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John Newman

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Tencza

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicole Fortune

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Conley

Personal injury lawyer

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Robin Melone

Criminal defense lawyer

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Raymond Mello

Criminal defense lawyer

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Timothy Goulden

Criminal defense lawyer

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Justin Shepherd

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Bowser

Criminal defense lawyer

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Donald Blaszka

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Rosenberg

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Robert E. Kirby Award, New Hampshire Bar Association

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, Wilson, Bush, Durkin & Keefe, P.C.

2004 - 2008

Assistant Attorney General, New Hampshire Attorney General's Office

2001 - 2004

Assistant County Attorney, Hillsborough County Attorney's Office

1999 - 2001

Associate, Nelson, Kinder, Mosseau & Saturley, P.C.,

Associations

2009 - Present

Catholic Lawyers Guild

Member

2008 - Present

New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - 2015

New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Vice President

2003 - 2009

Daniel Webster-Batchelder American Inn of Court

Barrister

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

1999

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

College of the Holy Cross

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2014

Trial Skills

Criminal Defense Trial Skill

Publications

2010

A Practical Guide to Evidence in New Hampshire Documentary Evidence

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