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Richard Samdperil has been practicing law in New Hampshire since 1995. He has tried hundreds of cases in New Hampshire courts and won cases before the Circuit Courts, Superior Courts, and New Hampshire Supreme Court. Richard's practice regularly includes DUI's, felonies, drug cases, assaults, and other criminal cases, as well as certain civil and business matters. Richard has also published and taught lawyers and students on topics including criminal law, evidence, and ethics.
Richard is a partner at Samdperil & Welsh, which he co-founded in 2006. The firm, which has its principal office in Exeter, New Hampshire and a satellite office in Portsmouth, maintains a state-wide practice.
Richard is a member of a number of professional organizations, inlcuding the New Hampshire Bar Association, and has been selected by peers to New England SuperLawyers for the past 2 years.
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State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 1995
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Posted by David | November 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I was referred to Attorney Samdperil after my deferred sentence was in jeopardy due to two minor offenses that came up over the summer. Atty Samdperil quickly took action and represented me in the most recent case. One of the offenses were dropped, and he managed to get the second offense lowered as ...
Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney
A few months back I found myself in legal trouble for the very first time. I was confused, lost and scared. I immediately started doing research and after reading reviews (like on this site) I reached out to Richard. He called me back right away. I had spoken to a few other attorneys while doing my r...
Posted by Paul | July 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
It is a good thing that Daniel Webster is no longer with us, because it would be bad news for him to learn that Richard E. Samdperil has overtaken the throne of "New Hampshire's greatest lawyer". I've been working with Richard for over a year. His expertise spans multiple levels relevant to the lega...
Posted by NP | January 27, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
I contacted Atty Richard E. Samdperil, He gave me lots of helpful and honest opinion. He spent about 30 mins on phone and few emails, researched and did lots of leg work. Richard E. Samdperil is wonderful Atty and will do a great job - Patel
Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
I contacted Richard to ask advice on several legal matters. I found him to be not only extremely knowledgeable but he was easy to understand and when I was uncertain of particular legal terms he was patient, clear and direct with me. I would definitely recommend Richard to anyone who is seeking legal...
"I highly recommend Attorney Samdperil to represent you in your legal matter. I have known Attorney Samdperil for several years, not only working on cases but also in the legal community and will say he is an experienced, hard working and well respected attorney."
"I am writing to endorse Richard Samdperil. As a former prosecutor, I have had many cases against Attorney Samdperil. He is very intelligent and is a fierce competitor in the courtroom. He is well versed in New Hampshire case law and in the Rules of Evidence. His clients surely will benefit from his trial skills, knowledge of the law, and good reputation in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Richard is one of the most skilled trial lawyers I have seen. His dedication to his clients is also unparalleled. If I were in trouble, I would use my one phone call to retain Richard Samdperil."
"I endorse this lawyer. Richard is a good guy. He has a positive reputation in the community and courtroom."
"Richard Samdperil is a highly experienced, skilled, and dedicated professional who has successfully handled felony criminal jury trials and litigated a number of important appeals in the New Hampshire Supreme Court, including groundbreaking challenges to the use and misuse of scientific evidence in the criminal courtroom. He is respected and trusted by his clients, fellow lawyers and judges, because he is always prepared, takes aggressive litigation positions, and is a highly effective advocate."
"Richard is a very dedicated and hard working attorney. I had the pleasure of working with Richard on a high profile case recently and found that his ability to analyze and breakdown the legal and factual issues of the case and his trial preparation to be among the best that I have ever worked with. Richard is also an exceptional appellate attorney and I would recommend him to any client looking for a criminal or appellate attorney in the Exeter/Portsmouth area."
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2010
Certificate of Appreciation, New England Division International Association for Identification
2006
Standard Field Sobriety Testing - Completion Certificate, CES Consulting, Inc.
1998
Trial Practice Institute - Completion Certificate, National Criminal Defense College
2019 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law
2006 - Present
Partner, Samdperil & Welsh, PLLC
2022 - 2023
Acting Executive Director, New Hampshire Judicial Council
2007 - 2008
Adjunct Professor, St. Anselm College
1995 - 2006
Trial Attorney, Managing Attorney, Asst. Appellate Defender, New Hampshire Public Defender
2006 - Present
New Hampshire Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionMember
1997 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyersmember
1996 - Present
New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyersmember
Past Chair
2013 - 2016
New Hampshire Bar Association's Criminal Justice SectionCo-chair
not guilty
Drugs suppressed. Cased dismissed.
Murder conviction reversed.
DWI conviction vacated.
Drug conviction reversed.
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Trial Advocacy Skills from a U.S. Defense Attorney Perspective
2024
Practical Evidence in Superior Court
2023
Practical Skills - Ethics & Professionalism
2009
Panel Discussion on National Academy of Science Report on the Strength of Forensic Evidence in the US
2024
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