Atty. James D. Rosenberg
Jim is a Partner at Shaheen & Gordon, a member of the firm’s management committee and the Chair of its Criminal Defense Practice Group. A native of Concord, New Hampshire, Jim brings substantial courtroom experience to Shaheen & Gordon’s litigation team, focusing his practice in the areas of criminal defense and DWI / DUI Defense.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Concord, NH · 27+ Years Experience
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About James D. Rosenberg at a Glance
James D. Rosenberg is a Partner based in Concord, New Hampshire, practicing at Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1999) and New Hampshire United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire United States Court of (2001). Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and American University (B.A., 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of New Hampshire (Member, Professional Committee) and Massachusetts Bar Associations. Serves clients in Concord, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James D. Rosenberg
- Jim is a Partner at Shaheen & Gordon, a member of the firm’s management committee and the Chair of its Criminal Defense Practice Group
- A native of Concord, New Hampshire, Jim brings substantial courtroom experience to Shaheen & Gordon’s litigation team, focusing his practice in the areas of criminal defense and DWI / DUI Defense
- He defends clients in a range of criminal cases throughout State courts, often taking on difficult and well publicized criminal cases on behalf of prominent community members
- Through his straightforward and aggressive approach to courtroom work, he has regularly mitigated the stigmatizing impact of criminal charges through effective negotiation and, when those negotiations reach impasse, Jim tries his cases, often winning not guilty verdicts for clients in cases large and small following bench trials and jury trials
- He defends major matters and minor ones, having securing positive negotiated outcomes, acquittals and/or dismissals in cases involving homicide, sexual offenses, public integrity matters, drugs, theft, pornography, impaired driving and DWI and a range of motor vehicle matters
- He ended 2014 and began 2015 on a string of trial victories, earning not guilty verdicts in consecutive DWI trials and winning a well reported jury trial in an Indecent Exposure case on behalf of a former Town Manager
- Jim has been recognized for his excellence in the area of criminal defense as well as his commitment to the bar and the State of New Hampshire
- In 2005, the Union Leader named him to its 40 Under 40 list – an annual collection of the State’s “young leaders” selected by the State’s only newspaper of statewide circulation
- In 2010, Governor Lynch appointed him to the Judicial Selection Commission, which is responsible for interviewing, investigating and recommending candidates to the Governor to fill state court judicial vacancies
- In 2013, Governor Hassan promoted him to serve as the Co-Chair of the Judicial Selection Commission, making him responsible for managing the Commission
- For his excellence in the area of Criminal Defense, he was named to the 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Superlawyers Rising Star List, a list that includes only 2.5% of lawyers in New Hampshire
- Jim was named to the Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Criminal Defense and White Collar Criminal Defense in 2015, which is an honor earned based on peer review and recommendation
- Prior to joining the firm, Jim served for four years as an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Justice Bureau of the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office
- As a prosecutor, he appeared in every Superior Court in New Hampshire and routinely argued appellate cases before the New Hampshire Supreme Court
- At the Attorney General’s Office, Jim was assigned to the Homicide Unit where he was one of five prosecutors responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all murder cases statewide
- In 2002, Jim was one of two prosecutors assigned to the Attorney General’s Task Force for the Investigation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester for failing to protect children from sexually abusive clergy
- an investigation that culminated in a historic agreement where the Diocese admitted that there were sufficient facts to support its criminal conviction for endangering the welfare of children
- Jim began his legal career with the law firm of Testa, Hurwitz, and Thibeault in Boston, Massachusetts where he served in the litigation department and represented corporate clients in white-collar criminal matters, intellectual property disputes, and employment cases
- Recipient, Union Leader's Award of 40 New Hampshire Leaders Under the Age of 40, 2004
- Adjunct Professor, Franklin Pierce Law Center
- Assistant Attorney General, New Hampshire, 2000-2004
- Special Prosecutor, Attorney General's Task Force for the Investigation of the Diocese of Manchester
- Member, Board of Directors, Concord Family YMCA
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DUI / DWI Defense in Concord
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Concord
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 Concord 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 venue, 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.
Concord Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Concord Choose James D. Rosenberg
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James D. Rosenberg's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, business, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James D. Rosenberg brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire United States Court of , James D. Rosenberg can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and business, James D. Rosenberg can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Concord
A Concord-based practice means James D. Rosenberg attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James D. Rosenberg Handles in Concord
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