Leonard D. Harden

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.

University of New Hampshire School of Law

J.D. (1993)

1990 - 1993

Queen's University Kingston Ontario

B.A.

1986 - 1990

Sole Practitioner

Harden Law

2003 - Current

Founded law office handling exclusively DWI and criminal defense

Managing Attorney

Twomey & Sisti

1997 - 2003

Manage Lancaster Office and handle all felony and misdemeanor charges.

Associate Attorney

Law Office of Thomas A. Rappa, Jr.

1993 - 1997

Breath Test Issues, A Practical Guide to Trying DWI Cases in NH

MCLE

2010

Relentless Criminal Cross Examination

James Publishing

2008

Breath Testing, Strategies in Defending DWI and DUI Cases in NH, Manchester, NH

June 1, 2008

NHACDL

Understanding GC Blood Testing, Forensic Science, Manchester, NH

June 1, 2010

NHACDL

Practical Training in Field Sobriety Testing, Forensic Science, Manchester, NH

June 1, 2010

NHACDL

Breath Testing, Advanced DWI, Manchester, NH

June 1, 2011

NHACDL

Cross Examing Officer, Advanced DWI, Manchester, NH

May 2, 2012

NHACDL

Field Sobriety Testing

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Instructor Field Sobriety Testing

NHTSA

Breath Test Operator

Industrial Training & Design

Intoxilyzer 8000

MD Marketing

Intoxilyzer 9000 Evidential Breath Alcohol Course

Industrial Training & Design Ltd.

2019

Organized and brought internationally known expert to NH to train lawyers on the Intoxilyzer 9000

2013 FST NHTSA Certificate

Corroto Enterprizes, LLC

2015

Completed 24 hour NHSTA student course 2015 manual.

American Academy of Forensic Sciences

Member

Current

NH Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Current

National College of DUI Defense

Member

Current

NH Bar Association

Member

Current

New Hampshire

Since 1993

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Q. Can my fiancé be charged if unaware of friend's possession of drugs?

March 9, 2025

A: Yes. The state can charge anyone with possession if they were around or near the drugs. Constructive possession means having access or control of a substance. If someone is arrested does not mean that they are guilty. A person arrested does not mean that they will be convicted. It is important that if arrest a person should remain silent and seek a lawyer.

Q. Arrested for felony theft after delivering stolen package, seeking compensation for ordeal.

March 7, 2025

A: It seems like you may still have a criminal case. If so you should hire the best defense lawyer in the area where the court is located. I would suggest looking for any attorney who has at least 10 years of experience, is a member of a national (NACDL) and NH specific criminal defense lawyer organization (NHACDL). Then ask local lawyers, police bailiffs who is the best lawyer in the area?

Second, after winning the criminal case or getting it dismissed then you may seek a civil suit. I would use the same process to pick a highly regarded PI lawyer.

Q. Can first-degree assault charge be annulled in NH with completed probation and criminal history?

February 25, 2025

A: A first degree assault is not able to be annulled. It is by definition a violent offense.

RSA 651:5

XIII. As used in this section, "violent crime" means:

(b) First degree assault under RSA 631:1;