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Samdperil & Welsh, PLLC

Samdperil & Welsh, PLLC - Exeter, NH

Criminal Lawyers in Exeter, NH

100 High Street Exeter, NH 03833

  • 1 Super Lawyers®
  • 1 Attorney Rating
  • 31 Years 
    Experience

Exeter Criminal Law Firm

Updated: 02/16/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Criminal
  • DWI
  • Personal Injury
  • Car Accidents

Litigation: 95%

Firm Information

Overview

Here at the law office of Samdperil & Welsh, PLLC, in Exeter, New Hampshire, we are fully prepared to help increase your chances of obtaining the positive results you deserve for the serious, complex and pressing legal issues affecting your life, your family, your freedom and your future. With an additional office in Portsmouth, we have become one of the area's leading legal practices for those who have issues involving any of the following:

  • Auto accidents and personal injury
  • Criminal defense
  • DUI defense
  • Traffic violations, DMV hearings and driver's license suspensions
  • Family law matters involving divorce modifications, protective orders, juvenile delinquency and Child in Need of Services cases

Each of our law firm's founding partners, Richard Samdperil and Joseph Welsh, has more than 20 years of legal experience, and we have successfully tried hundreds of cases before state, federal and appellate courts across our region. Whether fighting for you in court or negotiating favorable terms for your settlement, we are committed to protecting your rights and preserving your liberties. We are also dedicated at all times to providing the quality, professional and aggressive representation you need to improve the likelihood of obtaining the justice you seek.

We understand the stress and anxiety you are likely feeling regarding your situation, and we promise to always treat you with compassion and dignity as we work tirelessly to see you through this difficult and uncertain time in your life. For more information on how we can best serve your needs, you can contact Samdperil & Welsh, PLLC, by calling our office or visiting our law firm's website to schedule an initial consultation.


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Representative Cases

  • State of New Hampshire v. James Hall
    • Citation: 148 N.H. 394
    • Court: New Hampshire Supreme Court
    • Year: 2002
  • State of New Hampshire v. Joseph Heirtzler
    • Citation: 147 N.H. 344
    • Court: NH Supreme Court
    • Year: 2001
  • State of NH v. Anthony Masucci
    • Citation: 2000-550 (unpublished order)
    • Court: NH Supreme Court
    • Year: 2002

Published Works

Articles

  • A Practical Guide to Evidence in New Hampshire, MCLE New England, Chapter 6 - Identification, 2009
    Fourteen of New Hampshire's most noted trial lawyers share their techniques, tips, strategies and best practices for dealing with evidentiary issues in the context of courtroom practice.

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Exeter, NH

100 High Street
Exeter, NH 03833

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Phone: 603-583-4408

Fax: 603-775-7580

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Website: https://www.swnhlaw.com/

Additional New Hampshire Locations

Portsmouth, NH  (11.1 miles)

155 Fleet Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801

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Fax: 603-775-7580

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Website: https://www.swnhlaw.com/

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