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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

  1. Criminal defense: 85%

    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

  2. Appeals: 15%

    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

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Lothstein Guerriero, PLLC

39 Central Square
Suite 202
Keene, NH, 03431

    Lothstein Guerriero, PLLC

    Five Green Street
    Concord, NH, 03301

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    NHActive199406/14/2013
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Frank Rowe Kenison AwardNew Hampshire Bar Association2009
    FellowAmerican College of Trial Lawyers2007
    Champion of Justice AwardNew Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers2005
    Champion of JusticeLouisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers1992
    MemberPhi Beta Kappa Honor Society1981
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Attorney, ManagerLothstein Guerriero, PLLC2013 - Present
    Attorney, Training Director, Litigation DirectorNew Hampshire Public Defender1994 - 2013
    AttorneyPrivate Attorney in Baton Rouge, La.1985 - 1993
    Law ClerkSupreme Court Of Louisiana1984 - 1985
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard of Directors1995 - Present
    American College of Trial LawyersFellowN/A
    New Hampshire Bar AssociationBoard of GovernorsN/A
    New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard of DirectorsN/A
    New Hampshire Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionPast Co-chairN/A
    National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMemberN/A
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law CenterJD - Juris Doctor1984
    Louisiana State UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1981
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    New Hampshire Public Defenders Office5-Week Training Program for New Public Defenders2013

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    An Attorney who cares

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    Saved my life

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    Turned the light at the tunnel from a train about to run me over to a beacon of hope.

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    Lawyer Ronald L Abramson

    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.

    Lawyer David C. Tencza

    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.

    Lawyer Ronald L Abramson

    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.

    Lawyer David C. Tencza

    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.

    Lawyer Kristin N. Weberg

    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.

    Lawyer Joseph D. Garrison

    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.

    Lawyer Donna J. Brown

    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.

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