John Edward Durkin

John Edward Durkin

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dover, NH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

255 Washington St, Dover, NH

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Criminal defense, dwi defense; drug charges; assaults, motor vehicle

32 years

50%
Personal Injury 50%

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Slip and Falls, Workers Compensation

27 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 30 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 31 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1994

Inactive - Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Burns, Bryant, Cox, Rockefeller & Durkin P.A.

255 Washington St, Dover, NH, 03820

Burns, Bryant, Cox, Rockefeller & Durkin P.A.

500 Market St, Suite A-2, Portsmouth, NH, 03801

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John Edward Durkin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jenna | April 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I had no idea what I was doing

John and his team are amazing! As a 21 year old at the time- I had been the passenger in a car accident resulting in some serious injuries. After 4 months of getting absolutely no where with the insurance company, I decided to start looking around for lawyers. BBCRD (johns firm) had been recommended ...to me by my father, I sent in a free consultation email, and John responded almost immediately. I went in to meet with him (after doing research on him of course) and he was so helpful and understanding- he himself had been through a similar situation in his life so he was prepared to help me. I hired him to be my lawyer, it took almost a year and a half to settle but John and his team were absolutely amazing. I had no idea what I was doing, he walked me through everything that was going to happen, he responded to all my emails promptly, he never made me feel stupid and he was just unbelievably helpful. He fought and got me an amazing settlement and I don’t know what I would’ve done without him. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS MAN!!! He is worth it! He goes above and beyond.

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

We needed to find a qualified attorney who was knowledgeable about possession of alcohol by a minor in the state of NH. Not being a NH resident, we searched online and spoke with several attorneys. It was very clear after discussing our situation with John that he was, by far, the best choice. We wer...e extremely pleased with his breadth of knowledge, experience, concern, personal attention and availability while the case was ongoing. His advice was spot on and our case was resolved to our total satisfaction. We highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent and efficient

John accomplished more than I expected on my case. I was thrilled with the outcome and it took much less time than expected. I hope I will not need him again but I highly recommend him to anyone who has a driving issue in NH.

Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Results.

We recently had the pleasure of working with Attorneys Matt Cox and John Durkin. We were extremely satisfied with both the level of professionalism and quality of service with which we were provided. From our initial contact, all of our questions were addressed thoroughly and promptly. Any time we ha...d questions or needed to discuss anything they were always available. We were always treated as though we mattered, and were given timely updates and support. I would highly recommend Matt or John to anyone seeking quality representation.

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John Edward Durkin's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Sherman

Unknown lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Theodore Lothstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known John Durkin since 1995, when we worked alongside each other and tried cases together in the seacoast area of NH. I have watched him try jury trials, I have strategized with him during the defense of difficult cases, and I can say without reservation that he is one of the best litigators - civil or criminal - in all of NH. When I have a legal or tactical question, I call him. He has the three qualities that make him an excellent litigator: he understands how to make the law work for him, he is an excellent tactician, and he has the gift of persuasion - the ability to persuade initially-skeptical prosecutors, judges and juries to come over to his point of view. The ability to persuade them that a verdict for his client is a verdict for justice. If a close friend or loved one of mine was in trouble with the law, or was injured by a careless jerk, I would recommend they go see John Durkin."

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Richard Samdperil

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an experienced, intelligent lawyer who gets great results for his clients. When conflicts prevent me from handling a case in Dover, Portsmouth or Rochester, I give clients John's name. I strongly recommend him for any criminal, DUI, or personal injury matter."

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Leonard Harden

Criminal defense lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a true professional who possesses the skill, knowledge, and experience to help when facing criminal charges. If you are in trouble in the Dover area call him."

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Leonard Harden

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

AV Preeminent - High Ethical Standing, Martindale-Hubbell®

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

1994

Magna Cum Laude, School

Work Experience

1999 - 2016

Partner, Burns Bryant Cox Rockefeller & Durkin

1995 - 1999

Attorney, NH Public Defender

1994 - 1995

Judicial Law Clerk, NH Supreme Court

Associations

2007 - Present

NH Judicial Council

Board Member

2005 - Present

New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board Member

2000 - Present

New Hampshire Association for Justice

Member

Education

1994

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

NH Bar Association Continuing Legal Education

Portable Breath Testing

Languages

English

Activity

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