Stephen C. Brown

Stephen C. Brown

4.9
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 43 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Rochester, NH
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

21 South Main Street, Rochester, NH

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

If you have been injured, we can help you get a settlement from those responsible. We handle personal injury cases including motorcycle accidents, car crashes, dog bites and other injuries that may occur due to the negligence or another person.

34 years

50%
DUI and DWI 27%

If you have been accused of a driving while intoxicated (DWI), driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol or operating under the influence (OUI), the experienced attorneys at Brown Law will help aggressively and effectively represent your rights and interests. We are skilled at protecting people in all counties in the State of New Hampshire. These include those accused of felonies, misdemeanors, driving while intoxicated (DWI / DUI / OUI ) and any other offenses.

34 years

27%
Criminal Defense 23%

We are skilled at protecting people in all counties in NH. These include those accused of felonies, misdemeanors, driving while intoxicated, and others such as domestic violence, drug charges, assault, ALS hearings, habitual offenders, points hearings, traffic offenses, theft and fraud offenses, sexual assault.

34 years

23%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 38 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 43 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1983

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices Of Stephen C. Brown, PLLC

21 South Main Street, Rochester, NH, 03867

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Stephen C. Brown's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

88 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 88 reviews

Posted by Edward | August 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommended

Upon reaching out to and hiring Attorney Brown, I found that he exceeded my expectations and went above and beyond what I expected a lawyer to do. I would highly recommend anyone seeking counsel. His due diligence in my particular case demonstrates his dedication to his clients.

Posted by Wes Delaney | July 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Attorney Brown is the best you can possibly get for so many reasons!

Attorney Brown was there in a time where I needed help that was there for me. I couldn't have asked for a greater guy to have by my side. He was really reassuring and kind and I never felt he didn't actually care about me. I would tell anyone to go to him first, whatever your issue is. He helped ...me start a newer part of my life. He isn't what I thought a lawyer would be like, not that I knew. He is very laid back but professional. He made sure I was being honest with myself as well as him. He in a way was a life lesson himself. I can't say a negative thing, even when I'm pretty sure I frustrated the associates or staff later. I returned to his office first years later, to get help with a workman's comp issue. I didn't know how to proceed being very overwhelmed. His associate Attorney Greg Robbins, did those kind of cases. I felt so lost in the chaos after being in critical care, that had more complications throughout a year. When I look back I wish I had all the things needed to make my case stronger. It needed better doctors to fight the original findings, and more testing doctors never ordered. I was hospitalized 4 times after the original hospitalization. It was so complicated that I didn't have what I needed at first, but over a year got more from the hospital doctors. It was a bad company to ever have worked for. Even when I frustrated them, I will always speak great of them. I will tell people to go there for any help they have to offer. You can't find better people. Attorney Brown is a pretty cool dude too. Go there first, and you won't be in better hands. Thank you!!!!!

Posted by Jeremy | July 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent service

I would honestly give 6 stars if I could. Attorney Brown is an awesome guy to talk to, and have represent you. When I went in to see him at first I was really beating myself up for needing his services, and I felt stupid. His first step when we met was to lift my spirits by making me laugh and make m...e stop bringing myself down. Once I felt comfortable with him and better about myself he had me explain my side of the situation. I shared one of the most valued conversations I have ever had with a man I had just met. In addition to his great sense of humor he was so professional and knowledgeable that it truly made him a pleasure to work with. I can not thank him enough for having my case dismissed, and being so prompt and clear with all of our communication. I hope I will never need his services again, but if I do I know for a fact he will be my first choice. If you need legal advice or representation in New Hampshire call the law offices of Stephen Brown!

Posted by David | February 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Great job, what a relief!

Steven Brown did an excellent job. I got arrested for DUI because a trooper pulled me over for not using my turn indicator twice on a dead rainy, no-traffic night in Dover. I said “you gotta be kidding me” to the trooper. Not a smart thing to do. And I had consumed drinks on an empty stomach. And I r...efused the breathalyzer. I’ve had 3 tickets in my life, all in Texas speed traps years ago. I never imagined this happening to me and was quite worried. I interviewed 3 lawyers before settling on Steve for several reasons, but I think mainly because he struck me as completely knowledgeable of the law, and well connected within the local legal community and an understanding of how it works in a stable pragmatic way. He pushed on me in getting my head around the whole thing and I pushed him in letting him know what I wanted. He listened and delivered. I learned from this experience and more good than bad came out in the end. The short is I got a reckless driving violation and a total of 8 months license suspension. It could have been much worse. I don’t think any lay person could do it without a good lawyer. Steve Brown is a good lawyer. Thank you Steve

Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Good lawyer

Got the charges lowered to best case scenario. Did a fantastic job in getting the best result in a less than easy case.

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Stephen C. Brown's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jared Bedrick

Personal injury lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve is more than just a lawyer to his clients. He takes the time to understand the whole person that he’s representing so that he can design a unique legal solution that works for them. It’s refreshing to see a lawyer care so much about the personal aspects of each case, rather than get caught up in the legal quagmire."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Joshua Lanzetta

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse and highly recommend Steve Brown. Steve is a knowledgeable and experienced advocate who provides thoughtful and deliberate representation for his clients."

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Leonard Harden

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney Brown for many years. He takes the time to know the facts of a case better than the other side. He also works hard to understand the problem and come up with a creative solution. If you are facing a legal problem near the coast, contact Attorney Stephen Brown he will help you get justice."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Stephen C. Brown, PLLC

1987 - 1991

Assistant District Attorney, Rockingham County Attorney's Office

1984 - 1987

Public Defender, Rockingham County Attorney's Office

Associations

1991 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association

Member

New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Strafford County Bar Association

Member

Greater Barrington Chamber of Commerce

Member

New Hampshire Association for Justice

Former Board of Governors

New Hampshire Bar Association

Former Board of Governors

Education

1982

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of Montana

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Applying The Rules of Evidence - Evidence and Courtroom Presentation

2008

New Hampshire Bar Association

Premises Liability

Languages

English

Activity

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