James Reis

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Reis & O'Keefe, PLLC

Experience: 23 years

Criminal Law, Appeals & Appellate, DUI & DWI and 2 others

New Hampshire and U.S. Supreme Court

Experience 23y

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire criminal defense attorney James Reis started out at the New Hampshire Public Defender in 2000. Throughout the years, Jim has steadfastly protected the rights of nearly four thousand clients. He has represented clients charged with offenses ranging from traffic infractions and DWIs to sexual assaults and murder. Jim recognizes that being charged with a crime can be terrifying and that the criminal justice “process” is daunting to clients who find themselves in the gunsights of the government. Jim excels at uncovering defenses, researching novel issues, and pursuing effective avenues of litigation.

Jim is masterful in the courtroom, whether it be in front of a jury, judge, or appellate court. When negotiation is called for, he will advocate for the best possible result, always with a client-centered focus. Jim will be candid with you from the outset, he knows what is needed to win, and he is a tenacious advocate.

As the first-ever litigation specialist at the New Hampshire Public Defender, Jim was responsible for coordinating and developing litigation strategies amongst the roughly 125 public defenders in the State. For more than a decade now, Jim has left his imprint on the next generation of criminal practitioners, teaching lawyers of all levels at the New Hampshire Public Defender as well as through the New Hampshire Bar Association.

Jim holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Delaware and he received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

New Hampshire

New Hampshire Bar Association

U.S. Supreme Court

Professional Experience

2000 - 2019

New Hampshire Public Defender

Trial attorney; appellate attorney

Education

1996 - 1999

University of Richmond School of Law

J.D. (1999)

Honors: Graduated cum laude

1988 - 1992

University of Delaware

B.S. (1992) | Criminal Justice

Contacts

Reis & O'Keefe, PLLC 1950 Lafayette Road Suite 201 Portsmouth NH 03801 Telephone: (603) 218-1910

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James Reis Reis & O'Keefe, PLLC

Experience: 23 years

Phone: (603) 218-1910

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

DUI & DWI

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Juvenile Law