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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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

Q. Is the use of handcuffs or other restraint devices by security officers/guards allowed for detainment in NH

18 June 2021

A: A security guard is authorized to use the same degree of force as anyone else. In other words being a security guard means that a person may use force that is reasonable to protect a person or property. Handcuffs do not require a license and are not considered deadly force. If a security person was dealing with an unruly and dangerous person handcuffing or restraining the person would be permitted so long as they used a reasonable degree of force.

Q. Is it legal in NH to record a verbally abusive neighbor from an apartment hallway without their knowledge.

5 June 2021

A: NH is a consent recording state, but if the person is yelling so loudly that it can be heard in a public place then I would agree they have no expectation of privacy. It seems like you could record from your own apartment or the hallway, do not amplify or use any device to enhance the sound.

Q. If my son had his friend over and the friend stole a hand gun out of a lock box what could we be charged with.

5 June 2021

A: It is impossible to know if any charges could be brought without more information. You should contact a defense attorney and provide more background. It is always a good idea not to provide any statement to the police, indicating you have nothing to say is a good idea in almost all scenarios.