Michael Joseph Iacopino

Michael Joseph Iacopino

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Manchester, NH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law ... +2 more

85 Brook Street, Manchester, NH

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Defense of felonies and serious crimes in federal court and all state courts.

41 years

50%
DUI and DWI 20%

DUI, DWI, drugged driving defense in all courts.

41 years

20%
Administrative Law 15%

License Defense at the Department of Safety; Workers Compensation Cases; Wage and Hour Claims: administrative agency representation.

38 years

15%
Litigation 5%

Personal Injury Civil Litigation

41 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-300 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 41 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Brennan Lenehan

85 Brook Street, Manchester, NH, 03104

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Michael Joseph Iacopino's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Criminal Defense

Posted by Carolyn and William | October 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Honest, straight-forward, experienced, knowledgeable, responsive, and takes the time to explain and answer questions.

Attorney Iacopino obtained a better-than-hoped -for result for our difficult criminal case. I sensed from the beginning that we had chosen well in hiring him, and Attorney Iacopino solidly proved we did indeed. We have no hesitation in recommending this fine attorney.

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Michael Joseph Iacopino's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Leonard

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an excellent lawyer. He is very thoughtful and he has an excellent reputation for resolving very difficult cases."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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William Brennan

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Harper

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Gottesman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tracy Green

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Michael is a leader nationally in criminal defense, very aggressive and extremely well respected."

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Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very experienced lawyer."

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Randall Drew

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael has assisted me in the past in matters that have involved his expertise (criminal defense) and mine (immigration). His many years of experience in practicing law and his leadership in the NH Trial Attorneys Association (now known as the New Hampshire Association for Justice) make him an excellent choice for anyone seeking representation in the New Hampshire justice system."

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Patricia Cresta-Savage

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kevin Leonard

Personal injury lawyer

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Nicole Hardin

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Hall

Criminal defense lawyer

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Randall Drew

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2010

Presidential Commendation, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Presidential Commendation, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Champion of Justice, New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2004

Presidential Commendation, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Senior Partner, Brennan Lenehan Iacopino & Hickey

1984 - 1987

Staff Attorney, New Hampshire Public Defender Program

Associations

2009 - Present

New Hampshire Public Defender Program, Inc.

Board of Directors, Secretary

2009 - Present

New Hampshire Commission to Study the Death Penalty

Member

2006 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Sex Offender Policy Task Force

Chair

2005 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, State Legislation Committee

Co-Chair

2005 - Present

New Hampshire Association for Justice

Member

2001 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1985 - Present

New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1985 - Present

Manchester Bar Association

Member

1984 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2009

Joint Legislative Commission to Study the Scope of Criminal Street Gang

Member

2006 - 2008

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Council of Affiliates

Co-chair

2004 - 2010

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Board of Directors

Director

2003 - 2008

New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

2000 - 2003

New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Treasurer

1995 - 1995

Joint Legislative Committee to Study the Efficient System of Criminal Prosecution in the District and Superior Courts

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of New Hampshire v. Ashley Upchurch

Not Guilty

State v. Karen Fothergill

DISMISSED

State of New Hampshire v. David Donovan

Motion to Suppress Granted; Case Dismissed

State of New Hampshire v. Jere Donahue

Not Guilty

State of New Hampshire v. Mark Blodgett

Not Guilty

State of New Hampshire v. Deborah Keddy

Not Guilty

State of NH v. Raymond Welch

All counts DISMISSED

United States v. Henry White

Not Guilty

State of NH v. Jason Grenier

Not guilty

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Education

1984

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of New Hampshire

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Portuguese

Russian

Spanish

Activity

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