New Hampshire Family Law & Criminal Defense Attorneys

Facing a criminal charge can feel overwhelming, especially when your future, your record, and your reputation are on the line. At Becker Legal, we take that pressure seriously and work every day to protect our clients from harsh penalties and long-term consequences. Whether you are dealing with a felony, a misdemeanor, or a DUI, you can turn to our team for focused, trial-tested advocacy. When you work with a Portsmouth, NH criminal defense lawyer from our firm, you get a legal team that is fully committed to your side of the story and your goals.

Our attorneys, Leif A. Becker and Christian Burroughs, bring real courtroom experience to every case. From early negotiations through motion practice and trial, we seek every lawful opportunity to have charges reduced or dismissed. We treat you with respect, keep you informed, and work with you as a team so you never feel left in the dark about what comes next.

Personal Attention and Clear Guidance

We know your case is not just a file number. We start by listening closely to your concerns, your priorities, and your version of events. That helps us build a defense strategy that fits your life, not a generic approach. We explain your options in plain language so you can make confident decisions at each stage of the process.

Our team stays in close contact throughout your case. We answer questions, prepare you for hearings, and discuss the potential impact of each choice, whether that means pursuing dismissal, negotiating a plea, or taking the case to trial.

We investigate every detail.

We carefully review police reports, body camera footage, witness statements, and physical evidence. If there are gaps, contradictions, or weaknesses, we use them to challenge the prosecution’s theory of the case. In DUI matters, we scrutinize the traffic stop, the testing process, and the maintenance of breath- or blood-testing equipment.

We challenge unlawful police conduct.

If officers stopped you without proper grounds, conducted an unlawful search, or questioned you after you asked for a lawyer, we may be able to file motions to suppress key evidence. When critical evidence is ruled inadmissible, prosecutors often have a much harder time moving forward, which can lead to reduced charges or outright dismissal.

We attack unreliable or biased evidence.

Not all evidence should be trusted. We question the accuracy of identifications, the reliability of witnesses, and the methods the state uses to build its case. When appropriate, we consult with professionals who can help us highlight flaws in the prosecution’s evidence and present a clearer picture of what really happened.

We negotiate from a position of strength.

Because we prepare as if every case could go to trial, we are ready to have serious discussions with prosecutors. When the state knows we are prepared to challenge their case, they are often more willing to consider reduced charges, diversion programs, or other resolutions that protect your record and your future.

We are ready for trial when needed.

If a fair resolution is not offered, we do not hesitate to take your case to court. Attorney Leif A. Becker and attorney Christian Burroughs have significant courtroom experience, and we use that background to present a clear, persuasive defense to the judge or jury. Our trial readiness often influences how cases are resolved, even before a jury is selected.

If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges or a DUI, do not wait to get help. Contact Becker Legal today to speak with our attorneys and learn how we can work to protect your rights.