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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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Acquired: 2023
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Acquired: 2017
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6 Manchester Street, Nashua, NH, 03064
2 Courthouse Lane, Unit 4, Chelmsford, MA, 01824
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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...
Posted by Alessandra | July 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Look no further
I can’t rave enough about this attorney . From the beginning, it was clear how extremely knowledgeable he is in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire law, which was a huge advantage in my case. He took the time to explain every step of the process in a way that made me feel informed and supported. ...
Posted by anonymous | June 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent lawyer
I would highly recommend to hire Shane. He is clearly knowledgeable and knows what he is doing. He was able to drop my DUI charge to reckless driving. Which honestly, I thought was not possible. He was straightforward and clearly communicated all possible outcomes of my case even from our consultatio...
Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent Attorney
I hired Shane to represent me in my recent OUI case in NH. Shane was excellent from the start. On the initial consultation he accurately outlined exactly what I should expect as the process played out and was obviously extremely knowledgeable in the area. I communicated to Shane my desired outcome...
"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."
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Criminal defense lawyer
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Magna Cum Laude Graduate, Suffolk University Law School
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David J. Sargent Fellowship, Suffolk University Law School
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
DUI Dismissed
Case Dismissed
DUI Charge Dismissed
Reckless Driving Dismissed, Resolved as normal speeding ticket and no loss of license
State unable to prove the identity of the alleged offending driver. Charges voluntarily withdrawn and dismissed.
All three criminal misdemeanor offenses dismissed. Resolved as one single, non-criminal civil citation.
2017
JD - Juris Doctor
2014
BS - Bachelor of Science
2026
2025
English
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