Atty. Donna J. Brown
Donna is one of New Hampshire’s most experienced and respected trial attorneys. In her 29 years of practice she has been lead counsel in some of the most high profile cases in this state.
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Donna J. Brown is a Member based in Manchester, New Hampshire, practicing at Wadleigh, Starr & Peters, P.L.L.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and federal crimes. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire (1986) and U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (1986). Educated at University of New Hampshire School of Law J.D. (—) and Rhode Island College B.A. Political Science (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Manchester, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Donna is one of New Hampshire’s most experienced and respected trial attorneys
- In her 29 years of practice she has been lead counsel in some of the most high profile cases in this state
- She has tried over 150 jury trials including charges of homicide, aggravated felonious sexual assault, felony assault, domestic violence, DWI, theft, sale and possession of drugs as well as numerous motor vehicle cases
- Donna has obtained verdicts of not guilty in numerous cases including affirmative defense cases such as self-defense, consent and entrapment
- She has also done extensive litigation regarding racial profiling and racial disparity
- She has appeared in courts all over the state of New Hampshire
- Donna is also an adjunct professor at University of New Hampshire School of Law where she teaches trial advocacy to students selected to be in the Daniel Webster Scholar Program
- Donna has been a frequent presenter at legal training programs including presentations on the voluntariness of confessions, false confessions, jury selection, cross-examination of expert witnesses, racial profiling, defending domestic violence cases and sentencing strategies
- In 2005, Donna was selected to receive the Champion of Justice Award from the New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Distinctions •Best Lawyers in America, Lawyer of the Year Criminal Defense: White-Collar- Manchester, 2021 •Best Lawyers in America, 2019-20 •Best Lawyers in America, Lawyer of the Year- Criminal Defense: General Practice- Manchester, 2020 •Best Lawyers in America, Lawyer of the Year- Criminal Defense: White Collar- Manchester, 2021 •Champion of Justice Award
- New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers awards the Champion of Justice each year to honor NHACDL members who have demonstrated achievement in the practice of criminal defense and have provided outstanding service to the organization and/or community. •Battle of the Lawyers
- Donna was chosen to participate in this charity event to benefit New Hampshire Pro Bono Referral Service
- Media & Publications •http://www.wbur.org/2011/03/24/mont-vernon-trial •http://nhacdl.org/upcoming-cles/37-cle/past-cle.html •https://www.nhbar.org/publications/display-news-issue.asp?id=6383 •http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700139109/NH-jury-gets-1997-teen-church-rape-case.html •http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/6554472-95/breaking-dale-collinge-of-pembroke-found-guilty-of-manslaughter •Judges and Lawyers Can Work together to Address Implicit Bias •The Anatomy of ‘Making a Murderer’: DNA testing hasn’t put an end to wrongful convictions •The Anatomy of ‘Making a Murderer’: Media changes the game in high-profile cases •The Anatomy of ‘Making a Murderer’: Netflix documentary tells a frightening story about the American criminal justice system
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Why local counsel matters in New Hampshire
Practicing law in New Hampshire. Legal matters in New Hampshire are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Manchester are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Hampshire state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Hampshire brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Hampshire courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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