Atty. Mark L. Stevens
Attorney Mark Stevens focuses exclusively on criminal trials and appeals in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He has represented clients in a wide range of cases, including DWI, aggravated DWI, OUI, controlled drug possession, assault, theft, resisting arrest, and habitual offender hearings.
Appeals & More Attorney · Serving Salem, NH · 28+ Years Experience
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About Mark L. Stevens at a Glance
Mark L. Stevens is a Member based in Salem, New Hampshire, practicing at The Law Offices of Mark Stevens. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, dv defense, sex crimes, theft, and expungement. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1998) and New Hampshire U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1999). Educated at Massachusetts School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of New Hampshire (B.S., 1983). Active member of Massachusetts and New Hampshire Bar Associations National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyers New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers National College of DUI Defense. Serves clients in Salem, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark L. Stevens
- Attorney Mark Stevens focuses exclusively on criminal trials and appeals in New Hampshire and Massachusetts
- He has represented clients in a wide range of cases, including DWI, aggravated DWI, OUI, controlled drug possession, assault, theft, resisting arrest, and habitual offender hearings
- He has successfully defended clients in administrative license suspension hearings and parole hearings for charges ranging from speeding to murder
- Attorney Stevens has achieved not guilty verdicts in numerous aggravated DWI cases, including those involving high breath and blood test results
- His appellate experience includes obtaining reversals of convictions in cases such as State v
- Duffy and Commonwealth v
- Ouellette, addressing constitutional violations like ineffective counsel and jury selection errors
- In addition to his practice, Attorney Stevens has authored legal texts, including A Practical Guide to Trying DWI Cases in New Hampshire, and contributed to juror voir dire guidance in Massachusetts
- He has completed extensive training in DWI defense, including certification in breath test operation, field sobriety testing, and forensic blood testing
- A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Massachusetts School of Law, Attorney Stevens is admitted to practice in state and federal courts in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, as well as the U.S
- Supreme Court
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Mark L. Stevens's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark L. Stevens handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Salem.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Salem
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 Salem 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.
Salem Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Salem-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Salem Choose Mark L. Stevens
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 Mark L. Stevens's practice in the field of dui/dwi, dv defense, sex crimes, theft, and expungement.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark L. Stevens brings 28+ 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 U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court, Mark L. Stevens can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, dv defense, and sex crimes, Mark L. Stevens can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Salem
A Salem-based practice means Mark L. Stevens 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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