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I have been practicing family law for the past 7 years. I was a felony prosecutor from 2001-2017 and transferred my extensive trial and advocacy skills developed over 16 years of working with victims of violent crimes into zealous client advocacy as a civil litigator. From 2013-2014, I served as the elected Hillsborough County Attorney. I have handled hundreds of cases and conducted dozens of jury trials, including expert depositions and direct examination in the fields of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA, tool mark, drug analysis, fingerprint, computer forensics, serious bodily injury including broken bones and head trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Notable cases include convictions for Negligent Homicide, Attempted Murder, Kidnapping, First Degree Assault of an Infant, and Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault.
I am also a highly sought after speaker and trainer. I have provided dozens of trainings for local police departments, and taught a supervisory class at Police Standards and Trainings from 2011-2015. I have been a panelist in conferences dealing with Domestic Violence, Child Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking. I have appeared in round table discussions with national political figures Gabby Giffords and Jeb Bush on issues of gun safety and domestic violence; in addition to television, radio and video appearances on the topics of Child Sexual Abuse, Animal Abuse, Human Trafficking and Constitutional Rights for Victims of Crime. . I was a core member of the 2014 training team to implement the new Domestic Violence law throughout the State and was an adjunct professor at Nashua Community College, teaching Criminal Procedure and Criminal Law from 2014-2018. I have also appeared numerous times in front of the New Hampshire Legislature to testify on bills dealing with Domestic and Sexual Violence and protections for victims of crime.
I am also an on-air legal analyst for WMUR TV making numerous appearances over the past 7 years. Recently I appeared live in-studio to comment on the Adam Montgomery trial.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Divorce and Family Law
Domestic Violence / Restraining Orders / Termination of Parental Rights
Criminal Defense: White Collar and Controlled Substance
Training: Criminal Law / Domestic and Sexual Violence Detection/Prevention / Title IX
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61 Spit Brook Road, Suite 407, Nashua, NH, 03060
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Posted by Megan | March 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Patricia LaFrance completely mishandled my high-conflict divorce, leaving me and my four children in a financially devastating position. She failed to fight for adequate alimony and child support, rushed divorce preparations, misrepresented financial details, and pressured me into signing an unfair s...
Posted by anonymous | August 1, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
Will ask for things her clients are not legally allowed to have while having full knowledge of the problem.
Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney
By far, Attorney LaFrance from start to finish with my divorce case was extremely professional, well-detailed, informative, understanding and supportive. Communication was also top-notch with Attorney LaFrance. Clearly one can tell that Attorney LaFrance provides the respectful amount of atte...
Posted by Richard | April 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Patricia (Patti) LaFrance esq. Is an amazing attorney. She did a very nice job laying out exactly what my expectations should be during my divorce. She quickly ascertained the nature of my case and the unique challenges that I was left to deal with. She is particularly well versed and known for her a...
Posted by Ken | February 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Patricia was hired to assist in appealing a denied claim filed with our insurance carrier for a large employee theft that occurred at my company. I had been battling back and forth for well over a year with our carrier before dismissing our current attorney and hiring Patricia. Patricia had the issue...
"I endorse this lawyer. Patricia is my partner. We have worked together for almost five (5) years. She is an amazing advocate for her divorce and parenting clients especially those dealing with domestic violence. Her years as a prosecutor provide her client's with an invaluable amount of advocacy and knowledge about the law. Patricia will fight to protect her client's safety. Also Patricia's prosecuting background is so very helpful for clients that need assistance in criminal matters as well. She is an amazing member of our team."
Criminal defense lawyer
2015
Inductee: NHCADSV Hall of Fame, New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
2014
NH County Attorney of the Year, New Hampshire Association of Counties
2019 - Present
Partner, Black, LaFrance & Bollinger, LLC
2017 - 2019
Of Counsel Partner, The Black Law Group, LLC
2015 - 2017
Deputy County Attorney, Rockingham County Attorney's Office
2014 - 2018
Adjunct Professor, Nashua Community College
2013 - 2015
County Attorney, Hillsborough County Attorney's Office
2003 - 2013
Assistant County Attorney, Hillsborough County Attorney's Office
2001 - 2003
Assistant County Attorney, Merrimack County Attorney's Office
2021 - Present
BridgesBoard of Directors (current President)
2021 - Present
United Way of Greater NashuaGovernance Board
2001 - Present
New Hampshire Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2016
Granite State Children's AllianceBoard of Directors
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2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
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