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. What can I report a town resident for going through a "road closed" sign?

June 15, 2022

A: Thanks for posting your question. I represent only folks charged with a crime so I would do not actually bring any charges. However, in the past I have represented citizens that have been charged for entering a closed road with various violations. I would think that your local PD would be able issue tickets based the conduct you described for the following offenses: reckless conduct, reckless driving, negligent driving, criminal trespass, criminal mischief and disobeying traffic control device.

Q. If a grand jury indicts someone, what are the defendant rights ? Do they get to know what was said at the grand jury?

June 9, 2022

A: Grand jury hearings are secret in NH and federally. A Grand Jury considers evidence presented by the government and decides whether there is sufficient evidence to formally charge a person with committing a crime. Secrecy prevents those under scrutiny from fleeing or importuning the grand jurors, encourages full disclosure by witnesses, and protects the innocent from unwarranted prosecution, among other things. The long-established rule of grand jury secrecy is enshrined in Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 6(e), which provides that government attorneys and the jurors themselves, among others, “must not disclose a matter occurring before the grand jury.” Accordingly, as a general matter, persons and entities external to the grand jury process are precluded from obtaining transcripts of grand jury testimony or other documents or information that would reveal what took place in the proceedings, even if the grand jury has concluded its work and even if the information is sought pursuant to otherwise-valid legal processes

Q. If I have a confession from my ex cell mate should I contact the prosecutor and could it help me reduce my charges?

May 13, 2022

A: You should contact your defense lawyer. You should never speak with the prosecutor directly without your lawyer. If the information you have is valuable your lawyer should be able to assist you without risking any admission or other problems. Do not talk to the prosecutor or police!