team-member

Charles Keefe

Nashua, NH

Licensed for 29 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Founding member of Wilson, Bush, Durkin & Keefe, Eric's practice includes criminal defense cases in all state and federal courts of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. In addition, he represents clients in criminal appeals in the New Hampshire Supreme Court. Eric is a native of Nashua. After graduation from Nashua High School, he served in the United States Marine Corps. Following his enlistment, he obtained a bachelors degree from Keene State College. Thereafter, he attended and graduated from the University of New Hampshire School of Law (formerly known as Franklin Pierce Law Center). While in law school Eric was selected for the law school moot court competition to compete with regional and national teams.Eric started his legal career in 1992 as a trial associate working for the Nashua firm of Kinghorn & Maynard. Under the guidance of Judge Clifford Kinghorn and Attorney Steven Maynard, Eric focused and excelled in the practice of criminal defense litigation. With them, he tried many jury trials, including murder, negligent homicide, rape and major felony cases. He continued his career in 1998 when he, John Durkin and Timothy Bush formed Wilson, Durkin and Bush, P.C. Since then he has represented thousands of clients and tried hundreds of trials for those charged with offenses from driving while intoxicated to homicide.In addition to his trial practice, Eric has successfully represented clients in the Supreme Court of New Hampshire. He successfully obtained precedent-setting decisions from the Supreme Court limiting police ability to search people arrested and principles of self-incrimination. Eric's practice is now limited to criminal offenses. He currently represents hundreds of clients annually charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI), as well other misdemeanor and felony offenders. His clients enjoy a high success rate of acquittals. In addition, he has represented a number of police officers charged with criminal offenses. A number of local and state police unions retain Eric to represent their members in the event that they are charged with or are subject to criminal charges. Due to his expertise in Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases, Eric has lectured other New Hampshire attorneys on aspects of defending those accused of driving while intoxicated. Most recently, he spoke at a New Hampshire Bar Association Program on the use of search and seizure laws to defend driving while intoxicated cases.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

Wilson, Bush & Keefe, PC378 Main StreetNashua, NH, 03060

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Paula
October 8, 2021

Eric got me out of a DUI about 5 years ago. I refused the breath test, so they had no accurate level of alcohol intake. (That’s your right as a NH citizen). He got me wreckless driving, which is a speeding fine essentially and I paid $500 to the court. AMAZING LAWYER!!!!

Alex
March 5, 2021

I was charged with a dui and defective equipment. I refused the FST and blood test which comes with an automatic 180 day license suspension. I had a video of the encounter with the Hudson police. Eric helped me win my ALS hearing and keep my license. He then was able to get the prosecutor to drop the dui and I plead guilty to the defective equipment and paid a fine. I will recommend Eric to anyone that is in trouble. I hope I never need him again but if I do I know I'm in good hands.

anonymous
June 19, 2018

Eric is an excellent attorney, brilliant and tenacious. He worked tirelessly on my behalf eventually getting the DUI charge against me dropped; I owe him a great debt of gratitude. I was very happy with all the work and consideration he and his helpful and diligent assistant Cara put into my case. He was very fair about payment and was worth every dime. Eric would be my first choice should I ever need legal assistance again.

anonymous
November 23, 2017

I got myself in a serious legal problem with a violent tenant. I could not have been better represented. Eric is a a first rate attorney and if you’re in need of of someone effective to defend you, this is the man. His support staff is first rate. Great to have someone on your side that is this effective.

anonymous
November 5, 2017

Eric was a great help in my case, as was his assistant Cara on communication. We were both happy with my outcome and was there to see me when I needed him. Thanks Eric

anonymous
October 28, 2017

Eric has done a great job with all of my cases. He’s represented me multiple times and he had no problems getting them dropped and reduced to the best possible outcome. He doesn’t over charge and is definitely worth what he charges, he’s very lenient with payments for your case as well

Alan
October 24, 2017

Eric will always be my first choice for any defense appearances I may have. Every person I've referred has loved his services as well. He's also been a straight shooter with the best strategies possible. - Thank You for everything. Best Regards, Alan

Josh
July 11, 2017

I retained Eric to represent me for a DWI after numerous recommendations from friends of friends and he did not let me down in the least bit. If anything, he exceeded my already high expectations! He's a great guy, very down-to-earth and extremely knowledgeable. He even went above and beyond what he was required to do and helped me with a separate matter trying to deescalate it before it got out of hand. I've already tried to refer numerous people to him since I first retained him a year ago. The value of having him represent you far exceeds the monetary cost.

Sean
June 25, 2017

Attorney Wilson is an excellent lawyer! I highly recommend him. Attorney Wilson was the second lawyer I hired for my case (possession with intent to distribute, including cocaine). Attorney Wilson is direct, to the point - a no-nonsense type, focused on the case and the facts of the case. In hearing my situation, he immediately focused on a key issue (illegal search) as the main defense strategy. Attorney Wilson took an interest in understanding my background, my family situation and discussing the various case outcomes could be and fought for my best possible outcome. Attorney is a strong negotiator. I believe the argument for an illegal search was borderline, yet Attorney Wilson found ways to work with the prosecutor to secure me the best possible outcome (no jail, minimal fine, one year suspended - a blessing given my prior history). Also, the fee was was very reasonable (I had paid the first lawyer nearly twice as much - and he provided very little, just telling me how qualified he was yet explaining he had never had a successful defense -- keeping a client from jail -- in similar cases). I highly recommend Attorney Wilson.

Kevin
June 18, 2017

Eric Wilson was excellent. I had originally went to a different lawyer who didn’t seem to be working for me and basically didn’t want to push my DWI case to court, he wanted me to settle for a plea bargain, despite the fact that multiple people were telling me that I had a strong case. After firing the original attorney, I went with Eric Wilson (was recommended by family members). Immediately after reviewing the police statement, Eric agreed that I had a strong case. He was able to beat the ALS hearing AND had the DWI charge dropped in the court case. Eric was extremely polite and professional, and I will be referring him to anyone I know that needs a lawyer. Thanks to Eric, I still have my CDL license and my career.

Paula
October 8, 2021

Eric got me out of a DUI about 5 years ago. I refused the breath test, so they had no accurate level of alcohol intake. (That’s your right as a NH citizen). He got me wreckless driving, which is a speeding fine essentially and I paid $500 to the court. AMAZING LAWYER!!!!

Alex
March 5, 2021

I was charged with a dui and defective equipment. I refused the FST and blood test which comes with an automatic 180 day license suspension. I had a video of the encounter with the Hudson police. Eric helped me win my ALS hearing and keep my license. He then was able to get the prosecutor to drop the dui and I plead guilty to the defective equipment and paid a fine. I will recommend Eric to anyone that is in trouble. I hope I never need him again but if I do I know I'm in good hands.

anonymous
June 19, 2018

Eric is an excellent attorney, brilliant and tenacious. He worked tirelessly on my behalf eventually getting the DUI charge against me dropped; I owe him a great debt of gratitude. I was very happy with all the work and consideration he and his helpful and diligent assistant Cara put into my case. He was very fair about payment and was worth every dime. Eric would be my first choice should I ever need legal assistance again.

anonymous
November 23, 2017

I got myself in a serious legal problem with a violent tenant. I could not have been better represented. Eric is a a first rate attorney and if you’re in need of of someone effective to defend you, this is the man. His support staff is first rate. Great to have someone on your side that is this effective.

anonymous
November 5, 2017

Eric was a great help in my case, as was his assistant Cara on communication. We were both happy with my outcome and was there to see me when I needed him. Thanks Eric

anonymous
October 28, 2017

Eric has done a great job with all of my cases. He’s represented me multiple times and he had no problems getting them dropped and reduced to the best possible outcome. He doesn’t over charge and is definitely worth what he charges, he’s very lenient with payments for your case as well

Alan
October 24, 2017

Eric will always be my first choice for any defense appearances I may have. Every person I've referred has loved his services as well. He's also been a straight shooter with the best strategies possible. - Thank You for everything. Best Regards, Alan

Josh
July 11, 2017

I retained Eric to represent me for a DWI after numerous recommendations from friends of friends and he did not let me down in the least bit. If anything, he exceeded my already high expectations! He's a great guy, very down-to-earth and extremely knowledgeable. He even went above and beyond what he was required to do and helped me with a separate matter trying to deescalate it before it got out of hand. I've already tried to refer numerous people to him since I first retained him a year ago. The value of having him represent you far exceeds the monetary cost.

Sean
June 25, 2017

Attorney Wilson is an excellent lawyer! I highly recommend him. Attorney Wilson was the second lawyer I hired for my case (possession with intent to distribute, including cocaine). Attorney Wilson is direct, to the point - a no-nonsense type, focused on the case and the facts of the case. In hearing my situation, he immediately focused on a key issue (illegal search) as the main defense strategy. Attorney Wilson took an interest in understanding my background, my family situation and discussing the various case outcomes could be and fought for my best possible outcome. Attorney is a strong negotiator. I believe the argument for an illegal search was borderline, yet Attorney Wilson found ways to work with the prosecutor to secure me the best possible outcome (no jail, minimal fine, one year suspended - a blessing given my prior history). Also, the fee was was very reasonable (I had paid the first lawyer nearly twice as much - and he provided very little, just telling me how qualified he was yet explaining he had never had a successful defense -- keeping a client from jail -- in similar cases). I highly recommend Attorney Wilson.

Kevin
June 18, 2017

Eric Wilson was excellent. I had originally went to a different lawyer who didn’t seem to be working for me and basically didn’t want to push my DWI case to court, he wanted me to settle for a plea bargain, despite the fact that multiple people were telling me that I had a strong case. After firing the original attorney, I went with Eric Wilson (was recommended by family members). Immediately after reviewing the police statement, Eric agreed that I had a strong case. He was able to beat the ALS hearing AND had the DWI charge dropped in the court case. Eric was extremely polite and professional, and I will be referring him to anyone I know that needs a lawyer. Thanks to Eric, I still have my CDL license and my career.

Paula
October 8, 2021

Eric got me out of a DUI about 5 years ago. I refused the breath test, so they had no accurate level of alcohol intake. (That’s your right as a NH citizen). He got me wreckless driving, which is a speeding fine essentially and I paid $500 to the court. AMAZING LAWYER!!!!

Alex
March 5, 2021

I was charged with a dui and defective equipment. I refused the FST and blood test which comes with an automatic 180 day license suspension. I had a video of the encounter with the Hudson police. Eric helped me win my ALS hearing and keep my license. He then was able to get the prosecutor to drop the dui and I plead guilty to the defective equipment and paid a fine. I will recommend Eric to anyone that is in trouble. I hope I never need him again but if I do I know I'm in good hands.

anonymous
June 19, 2018

Eric is an excellent attorney, brilliant and tenacious. He worked tirelessly on my behalf eventually getting the DUI charge against me dropped; I owe him a great debt of gratitude. I was very happy with all the work and consideration he and his helpful and diligent assistant Cara put into my case. He was very fair about payment and was worth every dime. Eric would be my first choice should I ever need legal assistance again.

anonymous
November 23, 2017

I got myself in a serious legal problem with a violent tenant. I could not have been better represented. Eric is a a first rate attorney and if you’re in need of of someone effective to defend you, this is the man. His support staff is first rate. Great to have someone on your side that is this effective.

anonymous
November 5, 2017

Eric was a great help in my case, as was his assistant Cara on communication. We were both happy with my outcome and was there to see me when I needed him. Thanks Eric

anonymous
October 28, 2017

Eric has done a great job with all of my cases. He’s represented me multiple times and he had no problems getting them dropped and reduced to the best possible outcome. He doesn’t over charge and is definitely worth what he charges, he’s very lenient with payments for your case as well

Alan
October 24, 2017

Eric will always be my first choice for any defense appearances I may have. Every person I've referred has loved his services as well. He's also been a straight shooter with the best strategies possible. - Thank You for everything. Best Regards, Alan

Josh
July 11, 2017

I retained Eric to represent me for a DWI after numerous recommendations from friends of friends and he did not let me down in the least bit. If anything, he exceeded my already high expectations! He's a great guy, very down-to-earth and extremely knowledgeable. He even went above and beyond what he was required to do and helped me with a separate matter trying to deescalate it before it got out of hand. I've already tried to refer numerous people to him since I first retained him a year ago. The value of having him represent you far exceeds the monetary cost.

Sean
June 25, 2017

Attorney Wilson is an excellent lawyer! I highly recommend him. Attorney Wilson was the second lawyer I hired for my case (possession with intent to distribute, including cocaine). Attorney Wilson is direct, to the point - a no-nonsense type, focused on the case and the facts of the case. In hearing my situation, he immediately focused on a key issue (illegal search) as the main defense strategy. Attorney Wilson took an interest in understanding my background, my family situation and discussing the various case outcomes could be and fought for my best possible outcome. Attorney is a strong negotiator. I believe the argument for an illegal search was borderline, yet Attorney Wilson found ways to work with the prosecutor to secure me the best possible outcome (no jail, minimal fine, one year suspended - a blessing given my prior history). Also, the fee was was very reasonable (I had paid the first lawyer nearly twice as much - and he provided very little, just telling me how qualified he was yet explaining he had never had a successful defense -- keeping a client from jail -- in similar cases). I highly recommend Attorney Wilson.

Kevin
June 18, 2017

Eric Wilson was excellent. I had originally went to a different lawyer who didn’t seem to be working for me and basically didn’t want to push my DWI case to court, he wanted me to settle for a plea bargain, despite the fact that multiple people were telling me that I had a strong case. After firing the original attorney, I went with Eric Wilson (was recommended by family members). Immediately after reviewing the police statement, Eric agreed that I had a strong case. He was able to beat the ALS hearing AND had the DWI charge dropped in the court case. Eric was extremely polite and professional, and I will be referring him to anyone I know that needs a lawyer. Thanks to Eric, I still have my CDL license and my career.