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.
Practice areas
Drug possession and sales; sexual assaults; assault and battery cases; homicides; theft, forgery and related crimes; alcohol offenses by minors; habitual offenders; annulments.
28 years, 4,000 cases
DUI, DWI, Reckless Driving and other motor vehicle offenses, DMV hearings.
28 years, 500 cases
28 years, 200 cases
Criminal and other appeals before the New Hampshire Supreme Court.
28 years, 60 cases
28 years, 10 cases
Languages spoken
English
Samdperil & Welsh, PLLC
100 High Street
Exeter, NH, 03833-2919
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NH | Active | 1995 | 08/06/2010 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer (2017, 2018) | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Certificate of Appreciation | New England Division International Association for Identification | 2010 |
Standard Field Sobriety Testing - Completion Certificate | CES Consulting, Inc. | 2006 |
Trial Practice Institute - Completion Certificate | National Criminal Defense College | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Samdperil & Welsh, PLLC | 2006 - Present |
Adjunct Professor | Franklin Pierce Law Center | 2012 - 2012 |
Adjunct Professor | St. Anselm College | 2007 - 2008 |
Trial Attorney, Managing Attorney, Asst. Appellate DefenderPp | New Hampshire Public Defender | 1995 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New Hampshire Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section | Member | 2006 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | member | 1997 - Present |
New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | member | 1996 - Present |
Rockingham County Bar Association | Past Chair | N/A |
New Hampshire Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section | Co-chair | 2013 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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MCLE New England | A Practical Guide to Evidence in New Hampshire | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Northeastern University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
Lake Forest College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Anatomy of a Jury Trial | Cross-examination | 2010 |
Forensic Evidence Training | Challenging Fingerprint Evidence | 2010 |
Annual Meeting | Panel Discussion on National Academy of Science Report on the Strength of Forensic Evidence in the US | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. E.H. | not guilty |
State v. D.H. | Drugs suppressed. Cased dismissed. |
State v. Hall | Murder conviction reversed. |
State v. Masucci | DWI conviction vacated. |
State v. Smalley | Drug conviction reversed. |
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Katharine Phinney, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 22, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Amy Connolly, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 26, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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.
Katharine Phinney, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 22, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Amy Connolly, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 26, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
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.
Benjamin Leavitt, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 26, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Richard Clark, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 12, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Richard is a good guy. He has a positive reputation in the community and courtroom.
Theodore Lothstein, Appeals Attorney on Dec 19, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Donald Blaszka, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 8, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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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