New Hampshire offers two pathways to become a lawyer: a traditional two-day exam or a two-year supervised practice through the Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program. The state charges $995 for the bar application, while tuition costs are substantial. New Hampshire’s innovative approach has attracted national attention for its focus on practical experience over standardized testing.
New Hampshire recently reformed its justice system by allowing convicted prisoners to present new evidence of innocence beyond the previous three-year limit. This contrasts starkly with leniency shown to a Supreme Court justice facing serious charges, highlighting a two-tiered justice system favoring those in power. Indigent defense remains critically underfunded, exacerbating inequalities.
This article outlines the annulment process for criminal records in New Hampshire, detailing costs, waiting periods, and implications. Annulment, costing around $350, allows individuals to legally deny previous convictions on applications, but arrest records remain permanently accessible. The piece critiques the misleading nature of the term “annulment” in this context.
The article discusses the significant, yet unaccountable, power of clerks in New Hampshire’s court system. Appointed by judges, clerks manage filings, issue orders, and determine case records without public oversight. Meanwhile, the only elected courthouse position, the register of probate, has been rendered nearly obsolete, highlighting a systemic imbalance in transparency and accountability.
New Hampshire’s bail system has undergone significant changes, transitioning from part-time commissioners to a brief experiment with magistrates, which was repealed after less than a year. Current bail commissioners, not required to be lawyers, have gained authority to determine bail, yet the state lacks transparency regarding their numbers and activities.
The Prosecutor’s Job in New Hampshire: Who Charges You, and Who Answers for It — Granite State Report Independent New Hampshire Journalism · Northfield, NH Jobs in the Law · Courts & Prosecution The Prosecutor’s Job in New Hampshire: Who Charges You, and Who Answers for It One office decides…
New Hampshire judges can be removed through impeachment by the House and a trial in the Senate, but this process is rarely utilized, with only two judges impeached since 1784. The age limit of 70 effectively ends most judges’ service. Judicial discipline is managed separately by the Judicial Conduct Committee.
The article “Inside the Job: What a New Hampshire Judge Does All Day” explores the daily responsibilities of judges in New Hampshire, detailing the court structures, caseload distributions, and judicial salary information. It highlights the Circuit Court’s predominance in handling cases and outlines the implications of recent legal reforms on judges’ roles and duties, particularly regarding bail.
The article discusses the issue of litigation abuse in New Hampshire, highlighting Governor Kelly Ayotte’s veto of House Bill 1565 aimed at penalizing false reports of child abuse. It emphasizes the detrimental effects of legal and administrative aggression, particularly on male victims, and critiques the lack of protections against such abuses within the state’s legal system.
The article outlines Donald Trump’s legal troubles, detailing his conviction on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to campaign financing. It clarifies the distinction between criminal and civil cases, emphasizing that while Trump faces significant civil judgments, only one criminal case has led to a jury conviction, with ten contempt rulings also recorded.
In July 2026, New Hampshire’s Attorney General cleared police officers in two shootings, asserting legal justification in both cases. While one officer involved remains unnamed due to ongoing litigation, concerns about the transparency of police accountability surfaced. The public’s access to investigative details often lags behind official findings.
