Criminal Defense

I exclusively practice criminal defense with an emphasis on defending DWIs.

Criminal Defense

• Aiding, Abetting, Accessory, Conspiracy
• Capital Crimes/Capital Cases
• Environmental Violations
• Felonies
• False Identification
• Misdemeanors
• Perjury
• Plea Negotiation
• Search & Seizure

Abuse

• Animal Abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Elder Abuse

Automotive

• DUI
• Felony Auto Accidents
• Open Container
• Driving with a Suspended License
• Driving without a License
• DWI

Computer Crimes

• Hacking
• Malicious Code
• Unauthorized Access

Criminal Records

• Expungement or Expunction

Drugs

• Drug Cultivation & Manufacturing
• Drug Possession
• Intent to Distribute Drugs
• Intent to Sell Drugs

Firearms & Weapons

• Illegal Possession or Transportation
• Other Weapons & Devices

Fraud & Financial Crimes

• Bank Fraud
• Checks & Credit Cards
• Embezzlement
• Forgery
• Identity Theft

Property Crimes

• Arson
• Burglary
• Embezzlement
• Larceny
• Shoplifting
• Theft
• Trespass
• Vandalism

Sex Crimes

• Abduction
• Child Abuse
• Child Pornography
• Indecent Exposure
• Prostitution, Solicitation, & Pandering
• Rape
• Sexual Assault
• Stalking
• Trafficking in Women

Violent Crimes

• Assault & Battery
• Domestic Violence
• Extortion
• Kidnapping
• Manslaughter
• Murder
• Robbery

NH, May 1994

New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Board of Directors; New Hampshire Bar Association; National Criminal Defense Lawyers; National College for DUI Defense; Coos County Bar Association; Grafton County Bar Association; American Academy of Forensic Sciences.

I teach continuing legal education seminars on Criminal Law with an emphasis on the science involved in DWI cases. I have focused on the technology used in chemical testing and have presented seminars geared toward educating attorneys about how the machines operate.

I also attend the best training held across the country. I only attend criminal defense seminars and I always exceed the required number of continuing education hours.

I have included two testimonials that former clients have sent to me, they all indicated that they consented to being used for advertising purposes and most indicated that they would be willing to talk to potential clients regarding my services. I have also attached a couple of emails below:

Emails from clients:
To: info@lenharden.com
Subject: thank you
Hello Len,

As much as this whole thing has been an unbelievable nightmare for me, I did get a positive out of it. You restored some of my trust in attorneys. I know that sounds awful, but it has been my unfortunate experience to have some negative dealings lawyers (not returning calls, not considering the clients circumstances, etc-in business matters, mostly). You have been forthright, easy to communicate with, thoughtful and considerate. Your secretary has been wonderful as well- Thank you so much for all of your help!

___________________________

Mr. Harden:

I am writing this letter to thank you and your office for representing my case this past fall of 2007. In short, my misfortune last fall in Lancaster required myself to obtain a lawyer. Being in the position of vacationing in the Lancaster area; it made it difficult to locate someone to represent me. I spent some time on the internet and located your web sight. Once read, I felt very comfortable with contacting your office.

You truly represent the law and clients with great experience and empathy. Your outcome of the unfortunate situation that I personally was involved in finalized in a positive outcome thanks to your assistance. I personally recommend his services to anyone in need.

Mr. Harden is truly the best defense lawyer in the State of New Hampshire and I'm gratefully honored to have hired his services.

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Testimonials from clients:
Attorney Harden,

On September 16th 2006, I had a confrontation with another male and was arrested on an assult [sic] 3. After some haggeling [sic] I was appointed Attorney Harden. He listened to my side of the story and imediately [sic] filed the appropriate motions with the court.

On the day of the trial the courtroom was full and it look as though we would be there for a while. Judge Anctil showed Attorney Harden great respect by calling his trial before all others, thus freeing up a very busy lawyer. The prosecution started by asking questions in the third party and Att. Harden immediately objected. After several more objections by Harden he concieded [sic] to the Judge that he would allow these novice prosecutors to continue this line of questioning with out any more objections from him. Judge Anctil appreciated Att. Harden letting the prosecution continue so the trial could move on expediantly [sic].

When Att. Harden cross examined the prosecutions witness he knew the school where the officer had trained. He was able to point out that this training did not show in the investigation of this case. His investigative technics [sic] were inadequat [sic] given the training received [sic]. Case in point, the officer never tried to recieve [sic] a video of the alleged crime. He also never canvassed any houses near the scene of the crime to find any witnesses. All the while showing this officer respect and never seeming condesending [sic] thus showing an air of proffesionalism [sic].

When Att. Harden crossed the complaintant [sic] he offered a crucial piece of evidence, a red cup/candle holder and validated the never before heard of piece of evidence by forcing the Judge and prosecutor to discuss a benign aspect of this evidence and thus validating the red cup-candle holder. I would be considered a problem client by most lawyers. One that may be prone to an outburst at the council table. This can unnerve any seasoned lawyer Lawyer Harden was calm + cool throughout the whole case, and there were even a couple of those outbursts wich [sic] did not unerve [sic] him.

Mr Harden did a very find job getting me out of some pretty stupid trouble that I had gotten myself into

Respectfully
Christopher Fallon

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June 1, 2009

TO: Whom it may concern
REF: Attorney Leonard D. Harden

On March 12, 2009, my ex-mistress (and ex-employee) filed a stalking petition against me in Berlin (NH) District Court. Upon its approval by the judge I was served with a temporary protective order (March 13, 2009) and a hearing was set in Berlin District Court to adjudicate the matter. Even though the official stakes were not high (I faced at worst a year-long restraining order), there were other private ramifications (real estate and other issues) that made it crucial that I prevail at the hearing. I retained Attorney Len Harden to defend me.

From the outset, Attorney Harden was thorough and professional. We discussed my story versus the allegations against me, then he explained in detail, statue [sic] book in hand, what NH law defines as "stalking." He declared that my activities relating to the plaintiff DID NOT constitute stalking, but he quickly cautioned that my defense would not be a slam dunk, since most judges tend to favor the woman in such cases. After our initial meeting, I continued to supply Len with additional facts and thoughts relating to the case, perhaps 40-50 pages.

Attorney Harden then exercised his GIFT, an uncanny ability to absorb, sort, sift, and organize vast amounts of information, to deal with peripheral issues (pre-hearing motions and responses), to soothe client anxiety (my ongoing emotional turmoil)?and to do it ALL such that it does not detract but rather reinforces his laser-like focus on the crux of the matter: what is required to prove stalking IAW the NH statue [sic]. And (on May 20th) he worked his GIFT best in the court-room, acting and reacting to testimony (direct and cross), to changing the circumstances, to difficult witnesses (including myself), ALL THE TIME directing the core of his attention to the crucial stalking statue [sic], the requirements of the law. Same goes for his summation (Len is the sharpest at such moments) where he proclaimed the law, the law, and nothing but the law, then he argued that the plaintiff had not met her burden of proof set for by said law?QED.

The judge agreed. On May 21, 2009, the case against me was dismissed.

Marin M. Cassity

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New Hampshire

I am an experienced trial lawyer practicing in Northern New Hampshire, primarily serving Coos County and Northern Grafton County. I have successfully argued more jury trials than any other defense lawyer in Coos County. I have been representing people in criminal cases for over fifteen years.

I am recognized by my peers as possessing exceptional knowledge in the field of DWI. I have served on an editorial board for James Publishing, Inc. and written a chapter on breath testing in a book to be published by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE) focusing on New Hampshire DWI defense. I have been a presenter at a New Hampshire defense lawyer trainings sponsored by the New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Association on Advanced DWI Defense.

I am certified according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to administer the standardized field sobriety tests (horizontal gaze nystagmus, walk and turn, and one leg stand.) I am also certified to operate, maintain and repair the Intoxilyzer 5000. I have been certified to operate the Intoxilyzer 8000, the SD-5 and Intoximeter FST and taken advanced forensic blood classes. I am a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. I am better trained than the police officer who arrested you. I have the experience to focus on the proper methods to attack the state's case against you and win.

I am available 24 hours a day for emergency consultations.

Harden Law Offices was established in June of 2003. I opened a second office in the summer of 2005 in Littleton to better serve the North Country. I am willing to meet with clients before or after normal business hours. I take pride in returning calls personally and in handling all of my cases from start to finish.

I have been focusing on criminal defense with a larger firm from southern New Hampshire and managing their office in Lancaster for over 7 years. Prior to my work with the southern firm, I worked in a North Country general practice firm focusing on criminal defense. It was during my time at the general practice firm that he began taking court appointed cases from local courts in northern New Hampshire.

I have been defending cases in northern New Hampshire for over 15 years.

• Harden Law Offices, Sole Practitioner, Self employed 2003 to present
• NH Technical College, Berlin Campus, Professor of Criminal Law 2003 to 2006
• Twomey & Sisti, Managing Attorney Lancaster Office1996 to 2003
• Thomas A. Rappa, Jr., Associate Attorney 1993 to 1996

• New Hampshire Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Board of Directors
• Score of 10, the highest permitted according to a proprietary scoring system established by Naymz based on peer reviews and connections
• Certified to maintain and repair Intoxilyzer 5000
• Certified operator of evidential breath testing devises.
• Certified to operate Intoxilyzer 8000
• Qualified to defend forensic blood cases.
• Graduate of National College of DUI Defense Summer Session (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration / International Association of Chief of Police Certified Practitioner of Field Sobriety Testing

Brenda Brady.

(603)788-4010

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and by appointment.

Yes

Littleton, NH
15 Main Street
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-2084

I offer only flat-rates for services based on the type of case. The fees vary, depending on the nature and complexity of the case.

Not applicable.

An initial consultation is always free.

I will discuss the fee with you after I learn more about your case, but it really depends on the nature and complexity of the case.