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Melissa A. Pierce

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Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 23 years

Education Lawyer Practice Areas: Education, Criminal Defense
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About Melissa

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Education 99%

9 years

99%
Criminal Defense 1%

Former prosecutor for 11+ years. Available for representation for any and all offenses, including student conduct cases related to Title IX.

22 years

1%

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Licenses

Licensed in New Hampshire for 23 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 10 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2015

Retired

No misconduct found

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Curtis Payne

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Melissa is one of the most fierce competitors I have ever encountered. She is intelligent, prepared and very persuasive. I have talked with several jurors who sat on cases she tried and they were all very impressed with her prowess. I highly recommend Melissa as legal counsel in any area of practice she undertakes. I know she will bring her "A" game."

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Christine Hanisco

Criminal defense lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I first met Melissa when she was a prosecutor. She was always prepared and knowledgeable about her cases, despite the high volume. She truly cared about justice and always was willing to listen to and consider information provided by the defense. Now that she is in private practice, her advocacy skills, knowledge and compassion will serve her clients well. I would recommend her without reservation."

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Christine Hanisco

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Title IX Coordinator, Connecticut College

2016 - 2017

Attorney, Pierce Legal Services

2014 - 2015

Attorney, Pierce Legal Services

2009 - 2009

Assistant County Attorney, Cheshire County, NH

2009 - 2014

Deputy County Attorney, Grafton County Nh

2005 - 2009

Assistant County Attorney, Grafton County Nh

2003 - 2005

Assistant County Attorney, Merrimack County, NH

Associations

2015 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2017

Bristol County Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2017

Attleboro Area Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2017

Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

2002

Indiana University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Quincy University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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