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Leonard D. Harden

Leonard D. Harden

Aggressive, Experienced and Trusted DWI and Criminal Defense Harden Law Leonard
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets ...
  • New Hampshire
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Biography

Leonard D. Harden is an experienced trial lawyer practicing in Northern New Hampshire with offices in Lancaster, Littleton and Lebanon. He focuses on criminal cases including all level of offenses: felony, misdemeanors, DWI, assaults, drug defense and violent crimes. His in-depth knowledge and zealous handling of each case set him apart and make him successful. Attorney Harden is available 24 hours a day for emergency consultations with appointments at your convenience, (603) 788-2080.

Education
University of New Hampshire School of Law
J.D. (1993)
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Queen's University Kingston Ontario
B.A.
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Professional Experience
Sole Practitioner
Harden Law
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Founded law office handling exclusively DWI and criminal defense
Managing Attorney
Twomey & Sisti
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Manage Lancaster Office and handle all felony and misdemeanor charges.
Associate Attorney
Law Office of Thomas A. Rappa, Jr.
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Publications
Speaking Engagements
Breath Testing, Strategies in Defending DWI and DUI Cases in NH, Manchester, NH
NHACDL
Understanding GC Blood Testing, Forensic Science, Manchester, NH
NHACDL
Practical Training in Field Sobriety Testing, Forensic Science, Manchester, NH
NHACDL
Breath Testing, Advanced DWI, Manchester, NH
NHACDL
Cross Examing Officer, Advanced DWI, Manchester, NH
NHACDL
GC-MS for Laywers, Advanced DWI, Manchester, NH
NHACDL
Presented GC-MS training for defense lawyers
Preparing a Blood Test Case for Court, Advanced DWI, Manchester, NH
NHACDL
Presenter and Chairperson for Advanced DWI bi-annual seminar.
Certifications
Field Sobriety Testing
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Instructor Field Sobriety Testing
NHTSA
Breath Test Operator
Industrial Training & Design
Intoxilyzer 8000
MD Marketing
Awards
Intoxilyzer 9000 Evidential Breath Alcohol Course
Industrial Training & Design Ltd.
Organized and brought internationally known expert to NH to train lawyers on the Intoxilyzer 9000
2013 FST NHTSA Certificate
Corroto Enterprizes, LLC
Completed 24 hour NHSTA student course 2015 manual.
Professional Associations
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
Member
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NH Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
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National College of DUI Defense
Member
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NH Bar Association
Member
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Coos County Bar Association
Member
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Grafton County Bar Association
Member
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NH Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Board of Directors
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Hampshire
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Available 24 hours a day.
Practice Areas
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    DUI & DWI
    Traffic Tickets
    Suspended License
    White Collar Crime
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
Q. My son’s been stressed due to separation/divorce. He has guilt & remorse for rough handling of 6-mo son at 4 AM changing
A: The allegations are very serious. The potential exists for there to be felony charges depending on if there was in fact a serious bodily injury. It is vital that your son not talk to the police or DCYF without speaking to a defense lawyer. The facts may also reveal that it was not a criminal matter. Contact a good lawyer ASAP.
Q. Aftergetting guilty verdict dui bench trial.Mistakes made by judge.Should I put motion in pointing them out or on appeal
A: It is likely too late to undo or fix an error after a finding of guilty by a judge in district court. The best time to raise issues is before the trial with motions, or during the trial when the issues can be fixed. If you represented yourself the likelihood of preserving a legal issue for appeal is very low. If charged with a class A misdemeanor you have 3 days after a finding to seek an appeal to the superior court for a new trial.

If you had an attorney for the trial you should discuss appeal options with that lawyer.
Q. I was convicted of felonious sexual assault in 1999 (age 19) for a sexual act which technically occurred...
A: I understand your situation. RSA 651:5 defines a FSA as a "violent crime" and prohibits it from annulment. It is difficult to get removed from the sex offender registry. Here are a links to check:

https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-09/petition-for-termination-of-rsa-651-b.pdf

https://www.ccjrnh.org/removal_registry#:~:text=The%20Court%20may%20grant%20the%20Petition%20for%20relief%20if%3A&text=The%20petitioner%20has%20successfully%20completed%20an%20appropriate%20sex%20offender%20treatment,sufficient%20to%20justify%20continued%20registration
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Contact & Map
Lebanon Office
199 Heater Road
Lebanon, NH 03766
Telephone: (603) 448-3737
Littleton Office
15 Main Street
Littleton, NH 03561
Telephone: (603) 444-2084
Lancaster Office
104 Main Street
Lancaster, NH 03584
Telephone: (603) 788-2080
Fax: (603) 788-4010