Meet Your New Hampshire Criminal Defense Lawyer

Let’s say the State has accused you of a crime in New Hampshire for which you need an aggressive defense attorney on your side. When you're in trouble, so much rides on selecting the right criminal defender. The lawyer you choose must know all the ins and outs of battling a tough judicial system. He must give you and your case front-burner attention, showing you he knows how much is on the line.

Rest assured, battle-tested New Hampshire criminal defense attorney Ryan Russman, who heads Russman Law Offices, is the lawyer you want in your corner.

Here is a partial list of the types of cases attorney Russman has won for his clients:

• Drug Charges
• Sexual Assault
• Assault
• Negligent Homicide
• Domestic Violence
• Robbery
• Theft
• Burglary
• Motor Vehicle
• Internet Or Computer Crimes
• White-Collar Crimes
• Child Pornography
• Identity Theft
• Trespassing
• Arson
• Shoplifting

Whatever the law allows -- to win your criminal case

NH-based attorney Ryan Russman will spearhead your defense and work tirelessly to get your charges dropped or lowered. With many, many successful defenses to his credit, Russman has the experience and know-how to obtain your best possible outcome

Depending on the nature of your case, the Russman law team is ready to:

• Conduct a thorough pre-trial investigation
• Interview prosecutors’ witnesses thoroughly to expose any lies, exaggerations or inconsistencies
• Seek to block evidence that may have been obtained illegally
• Employ experts who can credibly contradict the prosecution’s witnesses
• Give you the full advantage of our familiarity with local courts, procedures and personalities; for example, we know what arguments will work best in seeking dropped or reduced charges
• Do whatever it takes to ensure the results you hope for

A Well-Trained New Hampshire Criminal Defender

In case after successful case, attorney Ryan Russman has spent years preparing to launch the strongest possible criminal defense on your behalf. Here are some highlights of what it takes to become a successful criminal trial lawyer:

Bar Admissions:

New Hampshire, 1999

U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 1999

U.S. District Court District of New Hampshire, 1999

Education:

Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts, 1999

J.D.

American University, Washington, DC, USA

B.A.

Honors: Cum Laude

Major: Political Science

Honors and Awards:

ABA National Trial Competition Regional Semi-Finalist, 1999

Institute For Criminal Defense Advocacy Participant, 2001

3rd Year Moot Court Trial Competition Semifinalist

Additional Training:

Auto Case Essentials

Lab Fraud, Wrongful Convictions, and Freeing the Innocent

Jury Trial Skills: Jury Selection, Closing Arguments and Cross-Examination of Experts

Jury Selection and Persuasion

Voir Dire, Jury Selection and Creative Jury Practices

Attacking the Voluntariness of a Confession

DNA Evidence in New Hampshire Courts

Forensic DNA Evidence: Principles of Law and Science in New Hampshire Courts

Population, Genetics and Statistics Relating to Forensic DNA

End of the year updates; DNA, State v. Melvin

Scientific and Legal Challenges in Drug Cases

Federal and Immigration Consequences to Arrest and Conviction

Collateral Consequences of Criminal Convictions - Focus on Immigration

Criminal Practice - Juvenile Cases

Litigating Domestic Violence Cases

Expert Testimony on Battered Woman's Syndrome

More Nuts and Bolts: Electronic Surveillance, Accomplice Liability, Search Warrants

Media Coverage of Criminal Cases in NH

Expert or Opinion Testimony and Scientific Evidence

Reasons to Challenge Digital Evidence and Electronic Photography

Issues in Substantive Criminal Law: Sex Crimes

Sexual Assault - Effective Litigation in Sexual Assault Cases

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: Trial Skills Institute

Defense of Sexual Assault Charges

Computer and Internet Crimes; Including Pornography on the Internet

Computer Forensics

Racial Profiling in Searches and Seizures

Navigating the Mental Health System

Litigating Competency

Treatment to Restore Competency and United States v. Sell

Demonstrative Evidence Techniques

Professional Associations and Memberships:

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

National Trial Lawyers Association

Past Employment Positions:

NH Attorney General's Office, Criminal Bureau Intern, 1997

NH Public Defender's Office, Rule 36 Intern, 1998

For complete educational and biographical information about Attorney Ryan Russman, please see About Us.