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John J. Tenn is a seasoned litigator whose practice focuses on Personal Injury, Criminal defense and DWI defense in New Hampshire. John has obtained multi-million dollar recoveries for his automobile and motorcycle accident clients. John has more than 20 years experience defending clients charged with DUI and other criminal offenses. John has been recognized by “Best Lawyers”, “Superlawyers” and Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America. John is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court. John is also an active member of the American Bar Association, and the New Hampshire and Manchester Bar Associations.
John received his J.D. from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 1992, after graduating from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He also serves as a judge for the Harvard Law School First-year Moot Court Program.
A lifelong resident of New Hampshire, John attended Manchester Central High School. Among his many community activities, John is a graduate of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. John is a founding member of the Law Enforcement Appreciation Committee, and participates in the Lawyer in Every School program. John is a former Police Commissioner who served the citizens of the City of Manchester, NH for six (6) years.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
30%
34 years
Personal Injury
30%
34 years
Criminal Defense
20%
34 years
Motorcycle Accident
20%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2020 2012 2010
2012
Licenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 22 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Hampshire for 33 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Tenn And Tenn, PA
(603) 644-0345
Fax
16 High St., Suite 3, Manchester, NH, 03101-1610
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Posted by Derek | April 20, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
John took a risky and small payout case and showed character and tenacity
As a United Stated Marine I know to review character of individuals I associate with. I talked with 5 attorneys and found that John was a high integrity, transparent and direct communicator who I knew I could trust with an extremely trying and exhausting challenge I was facing. John Tenn highly dynam...
Posted by Bill | November 17, 2014 | DUI & DWI
Highly recommend John J. Tenn as an extremely knowledgeable lawyer in NH DUI/DWI cases
John was recommended to me by a friend, also a lawyer, when I was in need of a lawyer for a DUI/DWI case in Hollis, NH. John is a very proficient legal expert in this area. He helped me tremendously through the complete process, and in the end, there was no DUI/DWI charge against me. The efficienc...
Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2014 | DUI & DWI
DUI / DWI Case Dismissed
In July 2014, I was arrested in the Lakes Region of NH and was charged with DUI / DWI. The experience was very upsetting and I really thought I was going to lose my driver's license along with many other repercussions from the arrest including issues with my employer and my firearm's license. Livi...
Posted by Dan | July 24, 2014 | DUI & DWI
Forever Grateful!
I was recently facing multiple charges, including a DWI and Felony Drug possession in NH, as a result of being arrested during Laconia Motorcycle week. Words cannot express how concerned I was about my future, until I hired John Tenn to represent me. Form the very moment I met John, I knew I made t...
Posted by Charlie | January 06, 2014 | DUI & DWI
Awesome DWI attorney?
I was recently charged with Aggravated DWI in NH. The odds of success seemed low because my blood test revealed a .28 BAC. As an attorney myself, I know how difficult these charges are to win. And, as an attorney, I can tell when a lawyer is just taking your money and only going through the motions. ...
John J. Tenn's Lawyer Endorsements
"John is a highly respected member of the criminal defense bar in New Hampshire. He is extremely intelligent and motivated. Numerous lawyers, including myself, defer to his knowledge and experience in the handling of a criminal case. I endorse Attorney Tenn without reservation."
"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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"John and I are members of the National College for DUI Defense. He is a tremendous lawyer and his dedication to the defense of his clients is unsurpassed. I would highly recommend John to anyone charged with a DUI. You will not be disappointed."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Tenn is an excellent attorney who is highly regarded by fellow attorneys. He is known to zealously advocate for his clients."
"I have successfully referred to John several clients with criminal matters pending in NH. The feedback I have received has been 100% positive. It is good to know that I have a go-to guy in NH with the experience and expertise that John possesses."
"Excellent lawyer."
"I had the opportunity to watch John give an opening and closing statement in a recent national DUI seminar. His performance and preparation was excellent. He is extremely talented trial lawyer who understands how to defend a DUI case and win at trial. You should call John if you are charged with DUI."
"I have known John for many years and found him to one of the most hard working and knowledgeable attorneys in New Hampshire. He is an excellent DUI/DWI litigator and fights for his clients' rights. I have also referred to him many personal injury cases and every client has been very pleased with the results. John has an aggressive approach, pays close to attention to details, and has an incredible can-do attitude. I would definitely recommend John to those seeking an attorney in New Hampshire."
"John is an excellent litigator. I've litigated both with and against him over the years on a number of matters and have always found him to be an excellent advocate and a true professional."
"Being a 10+ year, sustaining, lifetime member of the National College for DUI Defense, having attended over two dozen national DUI/DWI training seminars, I have been privileged to get to know many of our nation's finest DUI/DWI attorneys. John Tenn is without question amongst this group. I would not hesitate to refer a loved one of mine to him. In short, I proudly endorse John J. Tenn. The fact he is also a friend and fellow colleague is but a bonus."
"John Tenn is an aggressive, hard charging defender of all his clients. He continues to hone his skills as a top DUI defender through training and continuing education in the area of DUI defense and the science of blood and breath testing. John will fight to protect your rights!"
"John Tenn is a tenacious litigator with subperb people skills. With his settlement abilities, the thing that has me baffled is how he got so darn good at trials. Whether you seek his services to prosecute yor personal injury case, or to defend against a charge of drunk driving, he is, without a doubt the best lawyer you could have advocating on your behalf."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Having practiced myself in Massachusetts and New Hampshire for over twenty years I can attest to John's high level of skill and dedication to his clients who are charged with DWI and other cases in the District Courts of New Hampshire."
"DUI cases are scientifically complex and legally challenging. As a member of the National College of DUI Defense, John has made a commitment to stay on the cutting-edge of DUI defense. I would recommend that anyone in the unfortunate position of having to defend themselves from a charge of DUI in New Hampshire contact John Tenn."
"John is a dedicated and informed attorney fighting for his clients on a daily basis. He takes DUI defense extremely seriously and is constantly pursuing and expanding his knowledge of the law and science involved in these cases. If you have a DUI in John's area you could do no better than to have him represent you. I heartily endorse his work."
"One need look no further than the fact that John has been accepted into to the National College for DUI Defense. His involvement in the local New Hampshire Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers is another example of his dedication to his client's rights and defense. These organizations are not mandatory and take a great deal of time and effort to be apart of. It's quite apparent that John truly loves his profession."
"I've personally watched John Tenn work while I was an instructor at the National College for Dui Defense. He was outstanding in the presentation of his case. Anyone charged with an alcohol related offense in New Hampshire should hire him."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyers / New England, Super Lawyers
2010
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, The American Trial Lawyers Association
2010
Top Trial Lawyers in America, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2010
Top Trial Lawyers in America, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2010
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
2009
Certificate of Attendance: DUI Extravaganza, New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2008
Certificate of Attendance: DWI Defend with Ingenuity, National Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers & NCDD
2007
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, The American Trial Lawyers Association
2006
Evidentiary Breath Alcohol Technician, Industrial Training and Design
2006
NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner, C.E.S. Consulting, Inc.
1995
Graduate-Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Owner, Tenn And Tenn, PA
1992 - 1995
Associate Trial Attorney, Sheehan, Phinney, Bass + Green
1991 - 1992
Law Clerk-Intern, District of Columbia Superior Court
Associations
2006 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2003 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1995 - Present
NH Asssociation of criminal Defense LawyersMember
1994 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Phi Alpha DeltaMember
1992 - Present
New Hampshire Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
2002 - 2004
Manchester Crimeline, Inc.Board Member
2002 - 2008
City of Manchester Police CommissionPolice Commissioner
1999 - 2003
Manchester School District-Law Enforcement App. CommiteeBoard Member
Daniel Webster-Batchelder American Inn of Court
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Dave D.
Not Guilty of DWI after trial.
State v. Mike M
Not Guilty after Trial
Motorcycle Accident case
Settled prior to trial $2,225,000.00
Education
1992
Catholic University of America, the Columbus school of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Boston University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2009
Manchester MC
Motorcycle Injuries and The Law
2005
A Lawyer in Every School
DWI Law in New Hampshire
2004
A Lawyer in Every School
Criminal Defense and The Right to Remain Silent
1998
Life Cycle of a Law Firm
Law Practice Management
Publications
2010
New Hampshire Union Leader
Motorcycle Insurance coverages
2008
Oxx Cycle-NH's Motorcycle Magazine
Q&A with John Tenn-Motorcycle Lawyer
2004
New Hampshire Union Leader
Automobile Accident Guide
2003
New Hampshire Union Leader
Motorcycle Insurance Medical Payment Coverage
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
John earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Legal Answers
Q&A
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14 Sep 2022
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17 Jan 2020
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
New Hampshire Automobile Accident Guide
25 Jun 2010
Legal Guide
Field Sobriety Tests: Are They Designed for Failure?
24 Jun 2010
Legal Guide
DWI Detection Phase Three: Pre-Arrest Screening
24 Jun 2010