The New Hampshire Public Defender was established in 1972 as a pilot project of New Hampshire Legal Assistance, and has existed as a stand-alone institution since 1985. Its sole purpose is to provide indigent defense services to citizens charged with crimes. The Program began with a single office in Concord. Over time, the Program opened satellite offices in other counties, and established administrative offices in its Merrimack County office, located in Concord, the state capital.

In 1981, the Public Defender, in collaboration with the Franklin Pierce Law Center (now the University of New Hampshire School of Law), started the Appellate Defender Program, which provides indigent defense services to defendants who appeal their convictions to the New Hampshire Supreme Court.

Today, the Public Defender is an independent, non-profit, corporation with offices in every county. The Program works diligently to provide quality representation in a cost-effective manner to indigent defendants accused of crimes in all state courts. In addition to its attorneys, the Public Defender employs legal assistants, investigators, support staff, and information technology specialists, all of whom are dedicated to its core mission of serving indigent citizens accused of crimes.

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Michael J. Iacopino

Monique Schmidt

Megan de Vorsey

Mark Mullaney

Jaye Duncan

Ezra Cahn

Elie Friedman

Benjamin Pitta Esq.

Chris Zalegowski

The Legal Support Team at New Hampshire Public Defender plays a crucial role in ensuring effective and efficient legal representation for indigent defendants. This team is responsible for a range of tasks, including organizing case files, conducting investigations, coordinating treatment programs for defendants, and assisting attorneys in trial preparation and case resolution. By providing vital support services, the Legal Support Team enables the legal staff to focus on delivering quality defense in a timely manner.

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