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Leonard D. Harden
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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
Articles & Publications
- Relentless Criminal Cross Examination
- James Publishing
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
Certifications
- Instructor Field Sobriety Testing
- NHTSA
- Breath Test Operator
- Industrial Training & Design
- Intoxilyzer 8000
- MD Marketing
- Field Sobriety Testing
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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
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- NH Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- National College of DUI Defense
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- NH Bar Association
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- Coos County Bar Association
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- Grafton County Bar Association
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- NH Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Board of Directors
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New Hampshire
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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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. 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
- Q. My son was was arrested and is in Rockingham NH county jail.
- A: You should contact a criminal defense lawyer in Rockingham County. I would recommend a member of NHACDL. If your son is charged you may be able to get him released on bail and take him with you to PA. I am located in Coos and handle the norther counties. If you can't find a Rockingham County attorney contact me directly and I will give you names of some good ones.
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Videos
DWI Lawyer in NH - Attorney Len Harden
General overview of Harden Law Offices
2013 Harden Law Offices Introduction
Introduction to Harden Law Offices
FST: Issues with the Walk & Turn
FST: Issues with the walk and turn
Your Rights
Say nothing and demand to talk to your lawyer. Don't talk so you can walk
DWI: Breath & Blood Testing
DWI/ DUI Basic Defenses: Breath and Blood Testing
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