Corey Fuller MacDonald

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Corey Fuller MacDonald

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Hampton Falls, NH
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI

33 Lafayette Road, Hampton Falls, NH

Virtual Consultation Available

About Corey

Biography

Experienced Attorney in all aspects of Divorce and DWI litigation with over 18 years prior law enforcement investigative experience and 18 years as an attorney! MacDonald Law is also one of the only firms that do not require a retainer to represent you.

Having personally made 100s of DWI arrests as an officer and certified field sobriety instructor and DRE instructor, and having prosecuted countless DWI offenses as a prosecutor, I know DWI. Let our team help you protect your rights!

I have been practicing all aspects of divorce and family law for 18 years. My team is ready to help you start your next chapter! We handle everything from custody to support to parental alienation.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 70%

All aspects of family law to include: divorce, parenting, custody, child support, alimony and relocation and contempt cases.

21 years

70%
DUI and DWI 30%

Years of making DWI arrests as a certified FST Instructor and DRE Instructor, followed by years of prosecuting them teaching DWI law to police. Now defending DWI cases in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

21 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 295-350 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 5 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Hampshire for 19 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 20 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

MacDonald Law, PC

33 Lafayette Road, Hampton Falls, NH, 03844

macdonaldlaw.us

Online Presence

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Corey Fuller MacDonald's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews


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Posted by Max | December 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommend!!

I would highly recommend Corey to anyone who's dealing with underage possession. He's very experienced in the field of law and made headway in my case quickly. Corey constantly kept me updated about what was going on with my case and provided me with a plan right from the beginning. To my surprise, t...he outcome of my case was highly positive thanks to the efforts from Corey's firm. I thank them for everything they've helped with and would recommend for anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy lawyer.

Posted by Andrew | October 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Best Lawyer in the Seacoast

Calm, collected, Corey Macdonald has a level of professionalism and finesse that is unmatched.

Posted by RALF | April 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

CRIMINAL DEFENCE DWI

IN A HIGHLY STRESSFULL TIME IN MY LIFE HE WAS A ROCK OF STABILITY I WAS WRONGLY ACCUSED OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED HE WAS COMFORTING AND ASSURING OF A POSITIVE OUTCOME. HIGHLY PROFESIONAL AND ALWAYS AVAILABLE, COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE PLEASED WITH THE FINAL OUTCOME. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIS SERVICES ...IN A MATTER SUCH AS THIS.

Posted by Felonious Desperado | November 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Lawyers, guns, and money

I hired Corey to take my case after being contacted by the local police department. They had left a message that there was a warrant out for my arrest. A witness alleged I had waved a gun out of a window, and they brought up felony charges. Corey was very calm and in control of the situation from the... start. He knew when to send me down to turn myself over so I could see a judge immediately and post bail. As we discussed the case he immediately was able to see the incongruences of the witnesses story. With a difficult judge at the bench, Corey was able to get both the prosecutor and the cops (who were a little bent out of shape, perhaps because I initially evaded their best attempts to detain me) to agree to a deal. In court when pressed by the judge as to why he would agree to a deal that clearly favored the defendant, his response was that the case was a poor one to take to trial and their witness seriously lacked credibility. Begrudgingly the judge signed off on the prearranged deal and I was let off with a small fine and pled to a disorderly conduct charge. A much better result than the felony criminal threatening charge I was initially faced with. I'd definitely recommend you hire Corey for any criminal defense purposes. I'm not married yet, but I'll be using Corey for my divorce as well.

Posted by Rachel | November 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Very Highly Recommended

I contacted Corey MacDonald for a landlord lawsuit because I knew him from his work in the community and liked his approach to family law issues (my case had nothing to do with family law). . He handled my case from start to finish and did an absolutely outstanding job. He's very relatable and empa...thetic (yet pragmatic) and explained all the legal technical info in a way I could easily understand. He was extremely organized and thorough in all research regarding the nuances of my case. He never gave me unrealistic expectations and assessed the need for trial accurately and based on much consideration and research. Due to the nature of the case and the character of the plaintiff, the case did have to go to trial and Attorney Mac Donald is a masterful litigator in court. He has all the info planned out and sees the flaws and holes in witness testimony immediately and his questioning of the plaintiff in court was very impressive. I had to hold back from yelling out "Yeah!" with a fist pump quite a few times! In the end, instead of my having to pay the plaintiff tens of thousands of dollars, the plaintiff had to pay me, thanks to Corey MacDonald's excellent work.

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Michael Ortlieb

Family lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Corey was a pleasure to work. He is knowledgeable, firm but fair. I respect both is integrity and his work ethic, as well as his attention to detail."

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Kenneth Burlage

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney MacDonald is one of the most professional and well prepared attorneys that I have gone against. He is ethical and his trial skills are very effective."

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Debra DuPont

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Harry Starbranch

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top Lawyer 2016, Who's Who In American Law

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

"Young Professional of the Year", Governor Maggie Hassan / Stay Work and Play

2014

"Top 10 to Watch", Catapult

2011

"Top 40 Under Forty", NH Business and Industry Association

2002

Listed, Who's Who Legal

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner, MacDonald and Black, PLLC

2014 - 2014

Adjunct Professor, University Of New Hampshire

2012 - 2015

Deputy Chief of Police, City of Portsmouth Police Department

2009 - 2012

Chief of Detectives, Portsmouth, NH Police Department

2009 - 2012

Commander of NH's Internet Crime Task Force, State Of New Hampshire

2005 - 2009

Prosecuting Attorney, City of Portsmouth

2004 - 2006

Adjunct Professor, Mount Washington College

2004 - 2004

Prosecutor Intern, Rockingham County Attorney's Office

1997 - 2015

Law Enforcement Officer, Portsmouth, NH Police Department

Associations

2015 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Top 100 Trial Lawyers Member

2005 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

New Hampshire Bar Association

Member

Education

2017

Harvard University Extension School

ALM In Progress

2007

Federal Bureau of Investigation LEEDA

2005

Massachusetts School of Law at Andover

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2017

NH Principles Conference

Cyber Bullying

Publications

2008

Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center Prosecutors: Their Role, Limitations and Challenges

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Omni Social Networking for Public Employees

Languages

English

Activity

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