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Lauren Breda

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Lauren Breda

Lauren Breda is a member of Shaheen and Gordon’s criminal defense group. A native of New Hampshire, Lauren has over a decade of experience in the court system, both behind the scenes as a law clerk and in trial as a public defender. Lauren represents clients charged with serious misdemeanor and felony crimes including homicide, physical and sexual assaults, thefts, drug offenses, driving while intoxicated, other driving offenses, and juvenile matters.

Lauren takes a client-centered approach to any case. Criminal accusations and potential convictions can be life changing. The stress associated with going through the court system is immeasurable. At the heart of Lauren’s representation are her client’s goals: whether that means mitigating potential consequences and reaching a fair resolution or fighting the charges through a trial.

Prior to joining Shaheen and Gordon, Lauren worked at the New Hampshire Public Defender as a trial attorney. During her time with the public defender, Lauren represented over a thousand clients facing charges ranging from driving offenses to homicides. She has extensive courtroom and trial experience in several counties in New Hampshire. Lauren also works closely with the University of New Hampshire School of Law, teaching a course in Advanced Trial Advocacy.

  • New Hampshire State Bar
  • Partner, Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., 2022 – present
  • Assistant Managing Attorney, New Hampshire Public Defender, 2021 – 2022
  • Staff Attorney, New Hampshire Public Defender, 2013 – 2022
  • Adjunct Professor, University of New Hampshire School of Law, 2013 – Present
  • Judicial Law Clerk, New Hampshire Superior Court, 2011 – 2013
  • Attorney, Howard and Ruoff, PLLC, 2011
  • B.A., University of New England, 2008
  • J.D., University of New Hampshire School of Law, 2011
    • Daniel Webster Scholar
    • NH Supreme Court Judicial Law Clerk, Externship
    • National Trial Competition
    • National Criminal Procedure & Evan A. Evans Constitutional Law Moot Court

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is different and case results referred to in this website are not intended to be, nor should they be understood as, a representation that equivalent results will be achieved in any given case.

Not Guilty Verdicts in Self-Defense Case

Secured Not Guilty verdicts on all charges following trial for a client who faced six charges: 3 felony second degree assault, 2 misdemeanor assaults, and felony witness tampering.

Not Guilty Verdicts After Trial

Client who faced several charges, the most serious being first degree assault, was acquitted of all the most serious charges after trial.

Reduced Sentence

Won contested sentencing hearing for a client facing charges for possession of child sexual abuse images. After argument, where the prosecution asked for a 5-10 year state prison sentence, the judge imposed a house of corrections sentence with administrative home confinement.

Department of Safety Hearings

  • Won contested Administrative License Suspension Hearing where the police failed to secure a knowing and voluntary refusal from client but yet still sought an administrative license suspension
  • Persuaded hearings examiner that client need not install ignition interlock device following conviction for driving under the influence
  • Won administrative hearing where the state sought a lengthy license suspension for a client involved in a fatal accident; the department of safety found in favor of client and imposed no license suspension
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