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I represent clients in all areas of criminal law including DWIs, assaults, domestic violence, sexual assault/consent, possession or sale of drugs, entrapment, racial profiling, false confessions, theft, motor vehicle offenses, juvenile charges, major crimes, sexual assaults and homicides.
I have 30 years of experience in criminal law which includes appearing in courts throughout the state, including federal district court. I have been lead counsel in numerous high profile cases.
I also have have extensive experience in post-conviction work including motions to suspend sentences, sentence review hearings, motions for a new trial and claims of ineffective assistance of trial counsel as well as experience in prisoners' rights litigation.
I have helped clients who are suffering from mental health issues get the dignity and justice that they deserve.
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Acquired: 2016
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State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 1986
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95 Market Street, Manchester, NH, 03101
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Posted by BES | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Donna Brown/Lawyer is OUTSTANDING...
I required an out of state lawyer and law firm in NH to aid me in my legal issue earlier this year in 2017.I chose Donna Brown and Wadleigh, Starr & Peters, PLLC because of their high ratings and reviews. Donna maintained continuous contact with me providing updates via phone/text and emails which wa...
"Donna does not need my endorsement, but I provide it without reservation. Her achievements speak for themselves. Here is a link to her most recent victory in the landmark NH Supreme Court case State v. Jones: (https://www.courts.state.nh.us/supreme/opinions/2020/2020004Jones.pdf). I was fortunate enough to be one office away from Donna when I started at the NH Public Defender. I learned so much just by listening to her talk through cases and treat clients as anyone would want to be treated."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"Donna has been a colleague for many years. She works very hard and you won't find anyone more dedicated to their clients. Donna is highly respected in NH, as she should be. She certainly has my endorsement."
"Donna's experience is vast, her knowledge of the law is incredible, and her commitment to her clients and their needs is without equal. She a fearsome advocate in the courtroom and spellbinding in front of juries."
"Donna Brown is an incredible lawyer and advocate for the accused. I would recommend her to anyone seeking representation in a criminal matter. She has particular expertise in mental health issues and their intersection with the criminal justice system."
"Donna is an A+ lawyer. Donna's smart, compassionate and knows the law, but more importantly, she cares deeply about her clients and will fight for them every step of the way."
"Donna is an exceptional advocate. Her experience in criminal defense is unparalleled. The highest endorsement I can provide is that if I ever had a criminal law problem Donna would be my first call."
"I had the pleasure of working with Donna for over a decade in the same office and consider her a mentor and friend. She is a tenacious and extremely talented criminal attorney who is well respected by all. She is deeply committed to her clients and never takes the easy way out."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is smart, tenacious and very experienced in all state and federal criminal defense matters. Well respected by judges and well known in the legal community."
"In 1995, Donna was my supervising attorney when I tried one of my first jury trials, a client accused of stabbing a man outside a local bar. Donna tried the case with me and because of her amazing skills with cross-examining witnesses and challenging the government's case, we secured a not guilty from the jury. Since then, I have seen her try more jury trials - and win more jury trials - than anyone else I know. She is a tenacious and fearless litigator, but she comes across as a regular person, both with her clients and with juries, which makes her all the more effective. I give her my strongest endorsement."
"Donna was one of my supervisors in the early days of my career as a Public Defender. She is one of the most thorough, caring, and capable trial lawyers I've ever met. I learned as much from co-counseling cases with her as I have in any other professional context. Donna is a dogged advocate who doesn't need to raise her voice to be an extremely effective advocate. Not only would I refer potential clients to Donna, but she is also on the short list of people I would turn to if I or someone I love were to find themselves in trouble in New Hampshire."
"I am happy to endorse Donna without reservation. Her experience, skills and personality make her one of the best defense lawyers in the state. I can count on the fingers of one hand the defense attorneys in NH that I would refer a friend or family member to for representation. Donna would be at the top of a very short list."
"I have known Donna since 2011 as a friend and colleague in prisoners' civil rights. Donna Brown is the kind of ethical and conscientious lawyer who dispels the bad reputation that lawyers often get. Whether the matter is civil or criminal, Donna brings years of experience and a passion for justice that is undiminished with time. I cannot recommend Donna highly enough!"
"I have known Donna Brown for more than 20 years. She is one of a handful of the very best criminal defense lawyers in New Hampshire. She is exceptionally creative, knowledgeable, and skilled. Because of these qualities, and her strong commitment to her clients, she has achieved great results in many many cases."
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2020
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2005
Champion of Justice Award, New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2016 - Present
Partner, Wadleigh, Starr and Peters
2013 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University of New Hampshire School of Law
1986 - 2015
Trial Attorney, New Hampshire Public Defender Program
2016 - Present
NAACPLegal Redress Committee
2015 - Present
Manchester Bar Associationmember
2015 - Present
New Hampshire Women's Bar Associationmember
1988 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyersmember
1988 - Present
New Hampsire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyersmember
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1986
JD - Juris Doctor
2017
2017
Race Matters
2017
Criminal Annulments
2015
2014
2011
2007
Your Client On the Stand: Law and Strategy.
2006
Cross-Examination of Experts in Sexual Assault Cases
2005
The Nuts and Bolts of Criminal Law Practice
2001
Litigating Racial Profiling
2016
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