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Kirsten Wilson is a nationally-respected trial lawyer and former New Hampshire state and county prosecutor. Kirsten represents individuals and businesses in criminal matters in state and federal courts.
She servied for over twelve years as a Senior Assistant Attorney General for the State of New Hampshire and Assistant County Prosecutor in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. She has successfully tried hundreds of major criminal cases including murder, sex crimes and drug offenses. Kirsten led the team that prosecuted the first capital murder case tried in New Hampshire since 1959. She has practiced at two of New Hampshire’s most-respected law firms handling civil and criminal defense matters and has argued numerous appeals before the New Hampshire Supreme Court.
Kirsten has served as a legal analyst for FoxNews and appeared frequently as a legal commentator on major legal news stories. Several of her prominent murder cases have been featured on the Discovery ID Channel, and she continues to serve as a commentator on additional cases. She previously served as an adjunct faculty member in Plymouth State University’s criminal justice department teaching Constitutional Law. In 2009 she was recognized as one of New Hampshire’s brightest young achievers with a record of professional and volunteer accomplishments in the Union Leader’s “40 Under 40”. She is a recipient of the Board of Governor’s National Award from the Association of Government Attorneys in Capital Litigation.
She is a contributing author to A Practical Guide to Evidence in New Hampshire (2012 and 2021) published by MCLE New England.
Admitted to practice in New Hampshire and Massachusetts as well as the First Circuit Court of Appeals, Kirsten graduated on the Dean's List from New England School of Law in 1997 and received her undergraduate degrees at Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio.
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Posted by Leslie | October 18, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
While I did not personally hire Kirsten to assume my case, my brief interface with her was atomic. From her website alone, I quickly gathered her polished professionalism to separate her from most others. Kirsten's response to my time-sensitive inquiry was instant, and her gentle, unassuming guidance...
Posted by Brock | July 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I cannot speak highly enough of Kirstin Wilson Law and her incredible team of paralegals, Amanda and Nicole. They were an absolute godsend when they took over my case last minute after my previous attorney left his practice. From the moment Kirstin stepped in, I knew I was in good hands. Kirstin's...
Posted by Tyler | July 5, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Kirsten is an amazing lawyer. She was extremely friendly and approachable from the start, being both professional but also comforting during a difficult process. She was always available to communicate and prompt to respond to any questions. Her legal assistant, Amanda, was equally as helpful when Ki...
Posted by Dwayne | March 31, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
Kirsten is professional, intelligent and really makes you feel like she is advocating for you 100%. She was a court appointed lawyer for me, and we all know how that can go, but from the first conversation I was happy with what I was hearing. She was very informative, and kept me updated the whole wa...
Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Kirsten delivered excellent legal counsel throughout the whole process, worthwhile to the end as we received a positive outcome! We appreciate her management and responsiveness, as her approach to our case was both efficient and effective. Beyond her expertise in the praxis of law, Kirsten is an auth...
"Kirsten is an experienced, intelligent, and highly skilled lawyer. She is a persuasive advocate who works tirelessly for her clients. Kirsten's clients can rely on her clear communication and excellent advice. I highly recommend her."
"Kirsten Wilson is not only a fabulous, educated, and savvy lawyer. She is also extremely engaging and personable. Kirsten understands the value of maintaining professional relationships in the small New Hampshire legal community. She has established her strength and force in the courtroom, while at the same time keeping open lines of communication and comradery outside of the courtroom. Kirsten was formerly my superior at the Rockingham County Attorney's Office. She was a role model to all of us through her passion for the work and victims and her knowledge of the New Hampshire legal system. I worked with Kirsten on an extremely complex case involving a home invasion. Kirsten navigated through hundreds of witnesses and thousands of pages of discovery with the seeming ease, calm, and grace of someone who had clearly benefited from years of experience trying high profile cases. Kirsten works towards a solution, where others may be concentrating on the problem. There's not one better."
"I first worked with Kirsten as opposing counsel in a criminal case. Her professionalism was only matched by the adeptness with which she handled the complex legal issues presented. Since then she has continued to prove herself a skilled and thoughtful advocate who brings her years of experience as a prosecutor to aid her clients as a defense attorney. She deservedly has the respect of both attorneys and judges alike."
"I have the pleasure of endorsing my friend and colleague Kirsten Wilson. Kirsten and I worked together as prosecutors and I found that she is not only a very smart, hard working and talented attorney but very organized and is always prepared for anything. She never hesitates to go the extra mile in representing her clients and I would not hesitate to refer a potential client to her."
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Level I & II Investigator Certification, ATIXA
2009
40 Under 40, Manchester Union Leader
2009
Award for National Excellence in Capital Litigation, AGACL
2000
Leadership Class of 2000, Seacoast Leadership
2015 - Present
Of Counsel, DeMoura | Smith L.L.P.
2012 - 2015
Assistant County Attorney, Rockingham County Attorney's Office
2009 - 2012
Of Counsel, Nelson, Kinder, Mosseau & Saturley, PC,
2004 - 2009
Senior Assistant Attorney General, New Hampshire Attorney General's Office
1999 - 2004
Assistant County Attorney, Rockingham County Attorney's Office
2015 - Present
New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Evidence in Superior Court
2019
Restraining Orders
2013
Moot Court Cross Examining Counsel 2013-2019
2011
Nightmare Next Door, Kenneth Carpenter
2009
Deadly Women, Sheila LaBarre
2009
Deadly Women, Nicole Kasinskas
2005
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Legal Analyst for WMUR from 2009-2013, 2015-
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Varied Criminal Law courses (2004-2009)
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