For over 30 years I have focused my practice on criminal defense and the ethical responsibilities of criminal defense attorneys. We represent citizens throughout New Hampshire in state and federal court. Our firm has an office in Keene, NH, where I am based, and we have an office in Concord, NH, where my partner, Ted Lothstein, is based. The Keene Office is just one block from both 8th Circuit Court - Keene Division and Cheshire County Superior Court. Our Concord office is across the street from New Hampshire's federal court, the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire. We also have ready access to the New Hampshire Supreme Court and the NH Dept. of Public Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, from our Concord office.
Practice areas
I have over 30 years of experience defending criminal cases of all kinds in state and federal court, from misdemeanors in district court to homicide trials in superior court, to the appeals at the U.S. Supreme Court. I have represented many defendants charged with violent crimes, including sexual assaults and murders.
38 years
I have argued appeals in state supreme courts, including New Hampshire, in federal courts of appeal, and at the United States Supreme Court.
38 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NH | Active | 1994 | 06/14/2013 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Frank Rowe Kenison Award | New Hampshire Bar Association | 2009 |
Fellow | American College of Trial Lawyers | 2007 |
Champion of Justice Award | New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2005 |
Champion of Justice | Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 1992 |
Member | Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society | 1981 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney, Manager | Lothstein Guerriero, PLLC | 2013 - Present |
Attorney, Training Director, Litigation Director | New Hampshire Public Defender | 1994 - 2013 |
Attorney | Private Attorney in Baton Rouge, La. | 1985 - 1993 |
Law Clerk | Supreme Court Of Louisiana | 1984 - 1985 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Board of Directors | 1995 - Present |
American College of Trial Lawyers | Fellow | N/A |
New Hampshire Bar Association | Board of Governors | N/A |
New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Board of Directors | N/A |
New Hampshire Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section | Past Co-chair | N/A |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1984 |
Louisiana State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1981 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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New Hampshire Public Defenders Office | 5-Week Training Program for New Public Defenders | 2013 |
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Ronald Abramson, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 22, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
When it comes to intelligence, persistence, zealousness, ethics, and commitment to the client, I am not sure I have ever met a lawyer who has these all of these traits in such impressive combination. Richard is the state's go-to person for complex criminal defense . . . he is painstakingly thorough, adept at developing factual and legal defenses, and extremely good at sentencing advocacy. If I or a loved one were in trouble, Richard might well be my first call.
David Tencza, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 5, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Richard is one of the most knowledgeable and hard-working criminal defense attorneys in the state.
Ronald Abramson, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 22, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
When it comes to intelligence, persistence, zealousness, ethics, and commitment to the client, I am not sure I have ever met a lawyer who has these all of these traits in such impressive combination. Richard is the state's go-to person for complex criminal defense . . . he is painstakingly thorough, adept at developing factual and legal defenses, and extremely good at sentencing advocacy. If I or a loved one were in trouble, Richard might well be my first call.
David Tencza, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 5, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Richard is one of the most knowledgeable and hard-working criminal defense attorneys in the state.
Kristin Weberg, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 2, 2016
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
You will not find a smarter, more well respected lawyer than Richard Guerriero. I was a new public defender in 2008, when Richard was preparing a very high profile capital murder case for trial. What I saw in Richard was the very best role model for a new lawyer and I was lucky to have his example. Richard is brilliant, meticulous, and dedicated to his clients. Further, he has the unmatched respect of the legal community, including judges and prosecutors. If you walk into court with Richard, you can be sure that you are with the highest quality lawyer. If my closest family member needed representation, I would send them to Richard before anyone else.
Joseph Garrison, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 9, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I worked with Richard at the New Hampshire Public Defender beginning when I interned with the program in 2006. Since that time, I've seen first hand what a great lawyer Richard is. He's smart, thorough and treats his clients with care and respect. I highly recommend him.
Donna Brown, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 30, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I have known Richard for most of the 20+ years that he has practiced in NH and I have seen his work in and out of the courtroom. He is hardworking, dedicated and almost always the smartest lawyer in the room.