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Licensed in New Hampshire for 20 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 17 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
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Melissa S Penson's Lawyer Endorsements
"One would have to look long and hard to find a more intelligent, dedicated and upstanding person for attorney as Attorney Penson. I wholeheartedly endorse her!"
"Melissa Penson is an excellent attorney. She is a very knowledgeable, honest, and diligent attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Pro Bono Rising Star Award, New Hampshire Bar Association
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Supervising Attorney, Supervisor VII, State of New Hampshire, DHHS, BCSS-Legal
2009 - 2013
Associate, Smith-Weiss Shepard, PC
2005 - 2007
Staff Attorney, NH Public Defender Program
Associations
New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Womens Bar Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Nashua Bar Association
New Hampshire Bar Association, Children's Law Section
New Hampshire Bar Association, Family Law Section
Massachusetts Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Stephen Grimes d/b/a DBC Construction v. Bissonette et al
Successful verdict for the Plaintiff contractor. Homeowners were required to pay contractor for the original contract and the agreed upon extras.
State v. Steven R.
DWI 2nd reduced to DWI 1st, 6 month loss of license, all other charges dismissed. No jail time. Client was very happy.
Education
2005
University of New Hampshire School of Law
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
HOw do i respond to a Petition for contempt in N.H.
19 Jul 2012
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While going through a divorce in new hampshire can you date other people if the divorce papers have been filed?
21 Jun 2012
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What happens if you get caught stealing in Kohls ?
10 Jun 2012