Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Manchester, NH

15 firms listed · 13 in Manchester · 3 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 19, 2026

Craig & Gatzoulis

Craig & Gatzoulis

4.8 48 reviews
“Everyone at the office was professional, kind, and always had my best interest in any decision”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winServes all of New HampshireSince 2007
99 Stark St
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George T. Campbell, Attorney at Law

George T. Campbell, Attorney at Law

5.0 25 reviews
“George was amazing from the first interaction all the way through getting the results desired in an extremely fast and efficient manner!”
Open 24 hoursSince 2017
20 Market St #216
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The Law Office of John F. Durkin, Jr.

The Law Office of John F. Durkin, Jr.

4.8 19 reviews
“His calming demeanor and friendly smile again made me feel confident that I had found the right office and legal professional to assist me across this legal maze, I knew little about.”
Free phone consultationNew Hampshire Bar since 1995Since 2016
195 Elm St 2nd fl
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Sakellarios Legal

Sakellarios Legal

4.3 14 reviews
“The receptionist is very helpful as well and always answers the phone promptly.”
Free consultationServes New Hampshire, MassachusettsSince 1971
195 Elm St 2nd fl
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Newman Law Office

Newman Law Office

5.0 5 reviews
“I had a wonderful experience working with Attorney Newman in my most recent court case, and would highly recommend his services.”
Free consultationSince 2017
15 High St
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N.H. DWI GUY

N.H. DWI GUY

4.5 12 reviews
“One of the best decisions I have ever made Great person very Respectable and knowledgeable about the Law !!”
Open 24 hoursSince 2010
212 Coolidge Ave
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The 15 firms listed for Manchester, NH defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Manchester, NH

13 of the 15 firms we list are based in Manchester; the other 2 serve Manchester from Goffstown (4 mi) and Nashua (16 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 334 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "price" and "results". 3 are open around the clock and 4 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (5), criminal defense (4), family law (4), criminal law (3) and real estate law (2). 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 4 offer urgent consultations and 7 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page and 9 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Are criminal law firms listed for Manchester open on Saturdays or Sundays?

4 of the 15 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.

The Law Office Of Daniel Duckett

The Law Office Of Daniel Duckett

4.5 6 reviews
“Duckett helped myself and my family get through two very difficult times and we will NEVER forget it!”
Since 2012
99 Middle St
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Bussiere & Bussiere

Bussiere & Bussiere

5.0 2 reviews
“Handled our case when others wouldn't and got us the outcome we deserved.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winSince 2006
15 North St
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The DWI Defense Legal Group

The DWI Defense Legal Group

5.0 1 review
“Attorney Sakellario's skill, knowledge and professionalism in recommendations to the court on my defense tuned my nightmare into a well deserved thank you and handshake between the two of us...”
Free consultation30+ years
195 Elm St 2nd fl
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Donna J. Brown

Donna J. Brown

5.0 1 review
“This is Dajuan Williams and Donna j Brown is the Best attorney I've ever hired.”
Free consultationSince 2016
95 Market St
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Gregory Ahlgren

Gregory Ahlgren

5.0 2 reviews
“On time done in 20 minutes the best !!!!”
Since 1999
529 Union St
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Associated Attorneys of New England

Associated Attorneys of New England

4.5 7 reviews
“He was incredibly helpful and made sure I understood how everything would impact me as it arose.”
Since 2021
1000 Elm St
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Wadleigh Starr & Peters

Wadleigh Starr & Peters

3.9 2 reviews
Since 1998
95 Market St
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Coates Law Injury Accident & Criminal Defense Lawyers

Coates Law Injury Accident & Criminal Defense Lawyers

5.0 49 reviews
“We retained Brad's professional services to navigate us through a complex situation that would have had long term, negative impacts on our family for years had we attempted to figure it out on our own.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winNew Hampshire Bar since 2016Serves Nashua, New HampshireOpen 24 hoursSince 2019
Nashua, NH · 16 mi from Manchester
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Apis Law | Personal Injury Attorney

Apis Law | Personal Injury Attorney

5.0 21 reviews
“After many unsuccesful attempts by me at trying to get a reasonable settlement out of their insurance company I reached out to Keith.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winNew Hampshire Bar since 2003Serves Manchester, Goffstown +5Since 2022
Goffstown, NH · 4 mi from Manchester
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