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Shane B. Goudas
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Biography
Attorney Shane Goudas is a skilled trial attorney, having obtained experience trying cases in the courtroom as a former prosecutor. A member of the prosecutors clinical program, upon graduating from Suffolk University Law School, Shane was appointed as an Assistant District Attorney in Middlesex County, Massachusetts’ largest County. Shane represented the Commonwealth in the courtroom on a daily basis, arguing bail hearings, evidentiary motions, and litigating complex criminal litigation matters through to bench and jury trials regularly.
A New Hampshire native, Shane returned to Concord, New Hampshire to work in the Criminal Bureau of the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office. There, Shane began by working in tandem with the New Hampshire Department of Employment Security to prosecute cases of unemployment Fraud in the New Hampshire Superior Courts. Shane was eventually promoted into the Drug Prosecution Unit of the Criminal Bureau of the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office, and was commissioned as an Assistant Attorney General. In addition to being on-call to respond to active homicide investigations and Law Enforcement Officer Involved uses of lethal force investigations, as an Assistant Attorney General he worked to prosecute crimes including drug felonies, and civil asset forfeiture resulting from narcotics investigations. During his time at the Attorney General’s Office, Shane successfully drafted appellate briefs and orally argued in front of the New Hampshire Court, securing favorable judgements for the State of New Hampshire.
Shane has successfully used his experience to help vigorously defend his clients since turning his legal practice to Criminal Defense. Consistently representing clients on an every-day basis charged with felony, misdemeanor, and civil offenses in district and superior courts in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, including intertwined actions involving the New Hampshire DMV and Massachusetts RMV.
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Licensed in Texas for 3 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 8 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Hampshire for 8 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Location
Bowser Law
6 Manchester Street, Nashua, NH, 03064
Bowser Law
2 Courthouse Lane, Unit 4, Chelmsford, MA, 01824
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Showing 6 - 10 of 16 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by AS | December 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Outstanding Legal Representation in Traffic Cases
After my aggravated (misdemeanor A) charges and misdemeanor B charges, he closely handled the cases of my subsequent misdemeanor A charges resulting from another traffic mistake and managed the process very well. I extend my deepest gratitude to my attorney, Shane B. Goudas, who fought hard for me an...
Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
BUI Case
I hired Shane Immediately after my consultation. He guided me though the possible circumstances that may come during my BUI. He got the charge reduced to the minimum charge and it was not put on my license. He was very thorough and responsive to my questions during my case. I would highly recommend S...
Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
DUI
Shane was professional, knowledgeable, and guided me through the legal process thoroughly from the start. He helped reduce my case to a non-criminal charge, which was the best possible outcome - thanks to him and his team for the support.
Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly Recommended
I’m extremely grateful for the work Shane did on my case. He was professional, responsive, and always kept me informed throughout the process. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, my charge was reduced. I truly appreciate his guidance and highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal representa...
Posted by Ranjith | August 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly Skilled Attorney with Proven Results
I had the chance of working with Shane on a complex criminal matter in New Hampshire. As a Massachusetts-licensed driver, my case involved multiple layers of legal challenges—including implications for my driving record, license status, and potential penalties across state lines. From our initial mee...
Shane B. Goudas's Lawyer Endorsements
"Shane is always prepared in court and goes the extra mile for his clients. He is always willing to help others, and I am happy to endorse Shane as a great litigator in our area."
Donald Blaszka
Criminal defense lawyer
Nicholas Howie
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
N/A
Magna Cum Laude Graduate, Suffolk University Law School
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David J. Sargent Fellowship, Suffolk University Law School
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Attorney, Bowser Law
2021 - 2022
Attorney, The Law Offices of Gould & Gould & Monarch Title Services, LLC
2018 - 2021
Assistant Attorney General, New Hampshire Attorney General's Office
2017 - 2018
Assistant District Attorney, Middlesex County District Attorney's Office
Associations
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
National College for DUI Defense
Sample of Legal Cases
Dover District Court DUI Offense - April 2025
DUI Dismissed
Chelsea, MA District Court OUI Offense - August 2025
Case Dismissed
Milford District Court DUI Offense - November 2025
DUI Charge Dismissed
Hillsboro District Court Reckless Driving Charge - November 2025
Reckless Driving Dismissed, Resolved as normal speeding ticket and no loss of license
Merrimack District Court - Leaving Scene of Accident and Property Damage Misdemeanor Charges - December 2025
State unable to prove the identity of the alleged offending driver. Charges voluntarily withdrawn and dismissed.
Goffstown District Court - Misdemeanor Offenses for Assault, Property Damage, Disorderly Conduct
All three criminal misdemeanor offenses dismissed. Resolved as one single, non-criminal civil citation.
Education
2017
Suffolk University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2014
University of New Hampshire
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2026
Bowser Law - Blog
Why I am NHTSA Certified
2025
bowserlaw.com
Field Sobriety Tests – HGN or “The Eye Test”
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
what can I do when I was wrongfully charged w simple assault by the state and violating no contact order due to manipulation
26 Sep 2025
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I have an outstanding warrant out of Massachusetts that I received today, am I facing jail time?
03 Sep 2025
Q&A
Will Stop N shop peruse any further action after I was caught shoplifting
20 Aug 2025