Harry N Starbranch Jr.

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Harry N Starbranch Jr.

3.7
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 36 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Portsmouth, NH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Expungement

171 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH

About Harry

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

As a criminal defense law firm we represent anyone facing any type of criminal charge including but not limited to drug offense, domestic violence, DWI/DUI, violent crimes, white collar crimes, sex crimes, and annulments

37 years

50%
DUI and DWI 24%

37 years

24%
Domestic Violence 24%

37 years

24%
Expungement 2%

37 years

2%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 36 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Harry N Starbranch Jr.

171 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801

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Harry N Starbranch Jr.'s Reviews

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Posted by Robin | April 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Thanks for the helping hand

Starbranch Law Firm is excellent. Harry Starbranch and Amy McGee always go above and beyond. They find the best answers and solutions for your case. They won't quit until the case is resolved in a fare manner. They treat their clients with respect and listen to what they have to say. Mr. Starbranch a...nd Ms. McGee have been amazing to me and others I know that have been represented by the Starbranch law firm recommended people and will continue to do so. Your firm has helped me turn my life around and start a new begining. Thank you for your help.

Posted by Theresa | November 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Commendable Attorney with Great Supportive Staff - Dedication, Expertise and Exemplary Communication.

I never imagined I would find myself faced with situations requiring legal counsel. It is in those times you need a strong, yet compassionate attorney on your side. I retained Attorney Starbranch and from our initial meeting, felt at ease. The professionalism, expertise and overall communication we...re commendable from start to finish. He and his staff are dedicated to assuring clients who walk through the door are given individualized attention and are empowered with knowledge. His assistant was always proactive and worked very close with him to assure I was always informed and clear on what I should expect - every step of the way. The hardest part is the unfamiliar and she was accessible when I needed her for questions and reassurance. When there was a question that needed expanding, she expedited and followed-up quickly-thank you! Harry went above and beyond to assure the overall results were quite favorable and my selection in attorneys could not have been better. Dedication, expertise and exemplary communication are what you will get with Attorney Starbranch and his staff.

Posted by Michael | October 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Defense Attorney-Knowledgeable, Responsive, Reliable and Dedicated

I never expected to need a defense attorney in the first place and was very new to the whole process. I immediately felt comfortable after my first meeting with Attorney Starbranch. He fully explained each step of the process and answered all of my questions. Through his knowledge and very professi...onal approach, I was quickly assured that I had made the right decision in hiring Attorney Starbranch to represent me. Throughout my case, he kept me informed and continued to impress me with his dedication to his work and to making me feel like I was his only client. I feel strongly that he is the best attorney I could have chosen and would recommend him to anyone. After his hard work and dedication, Attorney Starbranch achieved the most favorable outcome in my case, and saying "thank you" doesn't express how very grateful I am for the excellent work he has done for me.

Posted by Randy | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

great job!

I could not have been more pleased with Attorney Starbranch's services. He and his staff kept me informed throughout the entire process and were very quick to respond to emails. After he reviewed the police reports he filed a motion to suppress due to an unreasonable search and seizure. As a result h...e got my case dismissed without even going to trial.

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2025

no response to questions

he shut down his website cu z he don't like the bad reviews for the poor job with my dude Brendan who gonna be out writing again soon. Spreading that word.

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Harry N Starbranch Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Debra DuPont

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

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"Attorney Starbranch is a diligent and effective advocate. I endorse this lawyer."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 22

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Corey MacDonald

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Owner, Starbranch Law

1995 - 1995

Professor, University of New Hampshire

1994 - 1997

Deputy District Attorney, Deputy Strafford County Attorney

1994 - 1996

Professor, Hesser College

1989 - 1994

Assistant District Attorney, Assistant Strafford County Attorney

Associations

New Hampshire State Bar Association

Member

New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

United States District Court

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Musumarra, 219-2014-CR-273

Not Guilty (all charges)

State v. Brokenbrough

Not guilty

State v. Horton, 218-2015-CR-00548

Not guilty

State v. Washburn, 219-2014-CR-00423

pending

State v. Allen, 219-2014-CR-00485

The Court found in favor of my client. the State was forced to dismiss the case having lost their evidence.

State v. Pratte, 158 NH 45 (2008)

The Court ruled in my client's favor that a bow and arrow were not per se deadly weapons

State v. Gould, 144 NH 415 (1999)

The NH Supreme Court reversed my client's conviction and he was released from prison the same day

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Education

1989

Western New England College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of New Hampshire

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Criminal Justice Lecture

Criminal Law Package

2014

Criminal Justice Lecture

Powers of Arrest

2011

High School Bullying Symposium

Bullying

Languages

English

Activity

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