James Reis

James Reis

Reis & O'Keefe, PLLC
  • Criminal Law, Appeals & Appellate, DUI & DWI ...
  • New Hampshire
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Biography

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.

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
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Bar Association
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Professional Experience
Trial attorney; appellate attorney
New Hampshire Public Defender
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Education
University of Richmond School of Law
J.D. (1999)
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Honors: Graduated cum laude
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University of Delaware
B.S. (1992) | Criminal Justice
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Professional Associations
New Hampshire Bar Association  # 14236
Member
Current
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New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Current
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Current
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Speaking Engagements
N.H. Public Defender New Lawyer Training
Taught Sentencing Advocacy to attorneys in the N.H. Public Defenders Office from 2007 through 2019.
New Hampshire Practical Skills Course
Have taught the Criminal Law seminar for the New Hampshire Bar Association for over 10 years.
Contact & Map
Reis & O'Keefe, PLLC
1950 Lafayette Road
Suite 201
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Telephone: (603) 218-1910