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Shane B. Goudas
About Shane
Biography
I’m a trial attorney who brings years of prosecutorial experience to my criminal defense practice. After graduating from Suffolk University Law School, where I was a member of the prosecutors clinical program. Knowing I wanted to work both in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, I took each state's bar exam back-to-back, passing both on my first attempt. I served as an Assistant District Attorney in Middlesex County, Massachusetts’ largest county. I appeared in court daily, arguing bail hearings and evidentiary motions and regularly trying cases before judges and juries.
I came home to New Hampshire and joined the Criminal Bureau of the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office. I started out prosecuting unemployment fraud in the Superior Courts alongside the Department of Employment Security. I was later commissioned as an Assistant Attorney General in the Drug Prosecution Unit, where I prosecuted drug felonies and related civil asset forfeitures and was on call for homicide and officer-involved use-of-force investigations. I also briefed and argued appeals before the New Hampshire Supreme Court, securing favorable outcomes for the State.
Today, I draw on that experience to defend clients charged with felonies, misdemeanors, and violations in New Hampshire and Massachusetts courts, including related license proceedings before the NH 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 11 - 15 of 22 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney
DUI charges dropped
I recently got pulled over for a DUI and was looking for a lawyer. I hired Bowser Law and Shane represented me. He was able to work out an agreement with the prosecutor to have the charges dropped down to reckless driving. Saved me from a 9 month suspension along with classes and points on my car ins...
Posted by AS | December 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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
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
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
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...
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."
Eric Wilson
Criminal defense lawyer
Michael Kelly
DUI and DWI lawyer
David Sleigh
DUI and DWI lawyer
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 should I do when charged with breaking and entering for going into a vacant building?
10 Sep 2026
Q&A
Summons for Reckless Driving for allegedly cutting off a cop. What are My Defense options?
02 Sep 2026
Q&A
If I turn myself in for an active arrest warrant in Manchester nh will I get a personal recognance b
17 Aug 2026