New Hampshire Courts We Serve
If you or a loved one was recently arrested or received a court summons, your first question is usually simple: What court do I have to go to, and who can stand beside me there?
At Beaton & Kiers, PLLC, we defend clients across Southeastern and Southern New Hampshire. Whether your summons directs you to a local seaside district courthouse or you are answering to an indictment at the county superior court, knowing where you stand (and what to expect when you walk through the metal detectors) makes all the difference.
How the New Hampshire Criminal Court System Works
New Hampshire organizes its trial-level courts into two main branches:
- Circuit Court – District Division (Commonly called District Courts): These courthouses handle violations, traffic offenses, and Class A and Class B misdemeanors (such as first-offense DWIs, simple assault, criminal mischief, and domestic disputes), as well as initial arraignments and probable cause hearings.
- Superior Court: These county-level courthouses handle felony indictments (such as felony drug possession, aggravated DWI, theft, and violent crimes) and conduct all jury trials. If a misdemeanor case in District Court proceeds to a jury appeal, it transfers up to the Superior Court for that county.
Below is a breakdown of every court where our criminal defense team represents clients, including jurisdictional boundaries and courthouse locations.
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Not only is she extremely knowledgeable and dedicated, but she is also genuinely cares about her clients and works very hard to make sure that she is able to provide the best possible outcome.- S.H.
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It’s evident that she is knowledgeable about the law, is committed to bringing fair justice, and is efficient in her approach to resolving cases.- K.S.
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Extended Southern New Hampshire Coverage
Beaton & Kiers, PLLC also represents clients facing serious charges throughout neighboring counties in Southern New Hampshire.
Strafford County Courts
- Strafford County Superior Court: William A. Grimes Justice & Administration Building, 259 County Farm Road, Suite 301, Dover, NH 03820. (Handles all Strafford County felony trials and jury proceedings).
- Dover District Court (7th Circuit – District Division – Dover): 25 St. Thomas Street, Dover, NH 03820. (Serves Dover, Barrington, Lee, Madbury, Rollinsford, and Somersworth).
- Rochester District Court (7th Circuit – District Division – Rochester): 76 North Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867. (Serves Rochester, Farmington, Milton, Middleton, New Durham, and Strafford).
Hillsborough County Courts
- Hillsborough County Superior Court – Northern District: 300 Chestnut Street, Manchester, NH 03101. (Covers Manchester and northern county felony trials).
- Hillsborough County Superior Court – Southern District: 30 Spring Street, Nashua, NH 03060. (Covers Nashua and southern border felony trials).
- Manchester District Court (9th Circuit – District Division – Manchester): 35 Amherst Street, Manchester, NH 03101. (Serves the City of Manchester).
- Nashua District Court (9th Circuit – District Division – Nashua): 30 Spring Street, Suite 101, Nashua, NH 03060. (Serves Nashua, Hollis, and Hudson).
- Merrimack District Court (9th Circuit – District Division – Merrimack): 4 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH 03054. (Serves Merrimack, Bedford, and Litchfield).
Merrimack County Courts
- Merrimack County Superior Court: 163 North Main Street, Concord, NH 03301. (Handles all county-wide felony proceedings and indictments).
- Concord District Court (6th Circuit – District Division – Concord): 32 Clinton Street, Concord, NH 03301. (Serves Concord, Bow, Dunbarton, Hopkinton, Loudon, Pittsfield, Chichester, and Epsom).
- Hooksett District Court (6th Circuit – District Division – Hooksett): 101 Merrimack Street, Hooksett, NH 03106. (Serves Hooksett, Pembroke, and Allenstown. Located just north of Manchester along Route 3A, this court handles matters on the southern edge of Merrimack County).
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Experienced Advocates
We have decades of experience in New Hampshire courts, including drug and mental health courts.
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A History of Wins
Our impressive record of favorable trial outcomes spans a wide range of complex cases.
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Deep Local Knowledge
With extensive understanding of New Hampshire laws, we're ready to fight for you.
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Full-Service Support
We offer comprehensive legal services for individuals and families in crisis.
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Trusted Locally
We've cultivated respected relationships and a solid reputation in the legal community.
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Client-Focused Care
Our approach features compassionate, attentive, and responsive service at every step.
