team-member

Charles Keefe

Nashua, NH

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Chuck is a member/partner since joining the firm in January of 2008. He specializes in criminal defense and trial work in all levels of state and federal court in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. As the former vice president and current president of the New Hampshire Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Chuck takes an active leadership role in every issue that affects criminal cases in New Hampshire.Chuck went to college at Holy Cross where he played baseball and majored in history. After obtaining his degree with honors, he went on to Boston University School of Law. There, he again graduated with honors while receiving the Dean's Award for outstanding academic performance, acting as defense attorney for indigent clients in Boston, and working as an editor on one of the school's law journals.After graduating law school, Chuck joined a civil trial law firm in Manchester where he worked on wrongful death cases that involved intricate legal issues as well as large monetary claims. Wanting to gain more courtroom experience, and knowing he would focus his career in criminal law, after two years he joined the Hillsborough County Attorney's Office in Nashua. While there he prosecuted felonies ranging from drug cases to physical and sexual assault, theft, and manslaughter. Seeking to apply his abilities at a higher level, Chuck then joined the Homicide Unit at the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office where he prosecuted through trial murder cases throughout the State of New Hampshire.In January 2008, Chuck joined the firm as a member/partner, and since that time has focused his practice solely on the defense of people charged with state and federal crimes throughout New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Since then, he has won bench and jury trials defending people charged with the most serious of crimes in state and federal court, and he was won cases before the New Hampshire Supreme Court. Later in 2008 after joining the firm, Chuck won the Robert E. Kirby Award given each year to a lawyer 35 years old or younger who represents the best qualities of a New Hampshire lawyer.Chuck successfully represents people charged with various driving offenses, including DUI/DWI, theft and drug cases, physical and sexual assaults, computer crimes, white-collar matters, and murder. As a former prosecutor, he is well acquainted with the methods, procedures, and tactics used by police and prosecutors when they investigate and prosecute his clients. This allows him an advantage to prepare a steadfast defense for all of his clients at all levels of the court system. He has been recognized as an expert in criminal defense law in New Hampshire, and he has used the expertise to teach criminal defense law to other attorneys and author similar teaching materials, and he is regularly relied upon by local and national media to offer expert commentary on criminal cases.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

DUI and DWI

White Collar Crime

Language

English

Contact

Wilson, Bush & Keefe378 Main StreetNashua, NH, 03060 Office (603) 595-0007 378 Main StreetNashua, NH, 03060 Office (603) 595-0007(603) 595-0007

Office: (603) 819-5103

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
February 6, 2018

After meeting with numerous lawyers, I ultimately hired Chuck Keefe and am so thankful I did. He not only is a well known and respected lawyer, he also takes the time to make sure his clients know exactly what is happening in their case and what steps should be taken, always answering any questions and getting back to them promptly. I was facing 2 felony and 2 misdemeanor charges. I was so scared that my life was now ruined and I wouldn't be able to go back to school and get any federal loans to do so. He ended up putting up a great fight for me and getting it dropped to 1 small misdemeanor charge where I will still be able to get financial aid. This has been such a life changing experience, I am just so thankful and blessed for Chuck because he goes that extra mile for his clients. If ever I'm in a situation again, I will definitely call him, he's awesome!

Steve
January 20, 2018

Thank you Chuck , I was arrested and charged with a very serious felony / assault charge. Chuck was very professional , informative and knowledgeable chuck kept me informed and up to date on what was happening with my case. I am pleased to say that my case was dismissed And I am back to my normal life THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

JP
February 22, 2022

Chuck handled an incredibly difficult and nuanced criminal case on my behalf. The case went on for 3 years and he was always responsive, always professional, and always right in his position along the way. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Him and his office are the best at what they do.

Reginald
February 15, 2022

This a great lawyer at a great law office. Chuck has always been there to help me when I have needed him and he has always gotten me out of trouble. He is the fixer. I tell anyone I know who needs a criminal lawyer to call him. Nobody better.

John
January 20, 2022

This office is great and Chuck did a great job in my case. I met with a couple other lawyers and they all said my case was hopeless. Chuck fought for me and got a really good result. His office kept me informed and always called me back. Highly recommend.

anonymous
December 4, 2021

I was arrested for a DWI. It was the worst experience of my life. When I realized how much it could ruin my life I got really scared. I found Chuck on this site, and he immediately put me at ease. It’s clear he knows what he’s doing and does it well. The prosecutor wouldn’t agree to dismiss the charge so we went to trial. Chuck was brilliant in trial. He made the trooper basically admit that they didn’t have any evidence against me and he knew more about DWIs than the trooper. The judge found me not guilty and he commented several times on the great job my defense lawyer did for me. I am so grateful!

Bethany
November 15, 2021

Chuck helped get out of a huge mess. He handled a few different cases for me all at once. I was really hopeless and a few other lawyers told me they couldn’t help me. But Chuck did an amazing job getting rid of some cases and having other reduced to non-crimes. He was always responsive and his office is great. If you need a criminal lawyer hire him!

anonymous
November 8, 2021

This is the second time I have hired Chuck. I had a lawyer before him that made everything worse. He cleaned up my first case and got a second one dismissed at the hearing. After he questioned the witness the judge didn’t need to hear any more. I highly recommend him and his office. Smart, communicates well and made me feel like I was in good hands.

anonymous
September 30, 2021

Attorney Keefe gave me excellent representation in my case. He explained everything and made me very comfortable after I was very scared. Police arrested me and said I was going to go to federal prison. Attorney Keefe got the case dismissed. He is very professional. His office stayed in regular contact with me.

anonymous
August 9, 2021

Chuck and his office are very professional, very responsive, and they provide a high level of customer service. I am in the customer service industry and I was impressed. His legal representation of me in a difficult time was excellent. I didn’t think I would ever have to call someone like him, but I am glad he was my lawyer. I highly recommend him and his office.

anonymous
February 6, 2018

After meeting with numerous lawyers, I ultimately hired Chuck Keefe and am so thankful I did. He not only is a well known and respected lawyer, he also takes the time to make sure his clients know exactly what is happening in their case and what steps should be taken, always answering any questions and getting back to them promptly. I was facing 2 felony and 2 misdemeanor charges. I was so scared that my life was now ruined and I wouldn't be able to go back to school and get any federal loans to do so. He ended up putting up a great fight for me and getting it dropped to 1 small misdemeanor charge where I will still be able to get financial aid. This has been such a life changing experience, I am just so thankful and blessed for Chuck because he goes that extra mile for his clients. If ever I'm in a situation again, I will definitely call him, he's awesome!

Steve
January 20, 2018

Thank you Chuck , I was arrested and charged with a very serious felony / assault charge. Chuck was very professional , informative and knowledgeable chuck kept me informed and up to date on what was happening with my case. I am pleased to say that my case was dismissed And I am back to my normal life THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

JP
February 22, 2022

Chuck handled an incredibly difficult and nuanced criminal case on my behalf. The case went on for 3 years and he was always responsive, always professional, and always right in his position along the way. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Him and his office are the best at what they do.

Reginald
February 15, 2022

This a great lawyer at a great law office. Chuck has always been there to help me when I have needed him and he has always gotten me out of trouble. He is the fixer. I tell anyone I know who needs a criminal lawyer to call him. Nobody better.

John
January 20, 2022

This office is great and Chuck did a great job in my case. I met with a couple other lawyers and they all said my case was hopeless. Chuck fought for me and got a really good result. His office kept me informed and always called me back. Highly recommend.

anonymous
December 4, 2021

I was arrested for a DWI. It was the worst experience of my life. When I realized how much it could ruin my life I got really scared. I found Chuck on this site, and he immediately put me at ease. It’s clear he knows what he’s doing and does it well. The prosecutor wouldn’t agree to dismiss the charge so we went to trial. Chuck was brilliant in trial. He made the trooper basically admit that they didn’t have any evidence against me and he knew more about DWIs than the trooper. The judge found me not guilty and he commented several times on the great job my defense lawyer did for me. I am so grateful!

Bethany
November 15, 2021

Chuck helped get out of a huge mess. He handled a few different cases for me all at once. I was really hopeless and a few other lawyers told me they couldn’t help me. But Chuck did an amazing job getting rid of some cases and having other reduced to non-crimes. He was always responsive and his office is great. If you need a criminal lawyer hire him!

anonymous
November 8, 2021

This is the second time I have hired Chuck. I had a lawyer before him that made everything worse. He cleaned up my first case and got a second one dismissed at the hearing. After he questioned the witness the judge didn’t need to hear any more. I highly recommend him and his office. Smart, communicates well and made me feel like I was in good hands.

anonymous
September 30, 2021

Attorney Keefe gave me excellent representation in my case. He explained everything and made me very comfortable after I was very scared. Police arrested me and said I was going to go to federal prison. Attorney Keefe got the case dismissed. He is very professional. His office stayed in regular contact with me.

anonymous
August 9, 2021

Chuck and his office are very professional, very responsive, and they provide a high level of customer service. I am in the customer service industry and I was impressed. His legal representation of me in a difficult time was excellent. I didn’t think I would ever have to call someone like him, but I am glad he was my lawyer. I highly recommend him and his office.

anonymous
February 6, 2018

After meeting with numerous lawyers, I ultimately hired Chuck Keefe and am so thankful I did. He not only is a well known and respected lawyer, he also takes the time to make sure his clients know exactly what is happening in their case and what steps should be taken, always answering any questions and getting back to them promptly. I was facing 2 felony and 2 misdemeanor charges. I was so scared that my life was now ruined and I wouldn't be able to go back to school and get any federal loans to do so. He ended up putting up a great fight for me and getting it dropped to 1 small misdemeanor charge where I will still be able to get financial aid. This has been such a life changing experience, I am just so thankful and blessed for Chuck because he goes that extra mile for his clients. If ever I'm in a situation again, I will definitely call him, he's awesome!

Steve
January 20, 2018

Thank you Chuck , I was arrested and charged with a very serious felony / assault charge. Chuck was very professional , informative and knowledgeable chuck kept me informed and up to date on what was happening with my case. I am pleased to say that my case was dismissed And I am back to my normal life THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

JP
February 22, 2022

Chuck handled an incredibly difficult and nuanced criminal case on my behalf. The case went on for 3 years and he was always responsive, always professional, and always right in his position along the way. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Him and his office are the best at what they do.

Reginald
February 15, 2022

This a great lawyer at a great law office. Chuck has always been there to help me when I have needed him and he has always gotten me out of trouble. He is the fixer. I tell anyone I know who needs a criminal lawyer to call him. Nobody better.

John
January 20, 2022

This office is great and Chuck did a great job in my case. I met with a couple other lawyers and they all said my case was hopeless. Chuck fought for me and got a really good result. His office kept me informed and always called me back. Highly recommend.

anonymous
December 4, 2021

I was arrested for a DWI. It was the worst experience of my life. When I realized how much it could ruin my life I got really scared. I found Chuck on this site, and he immediately put me at ease. It’s clear he knows what he’s doing and does it well. The prosecutor wouldn’t agree to dismiss the charge so we went to trial. Chuck was brilliant in trial. He made the trooper basically admit that they didn’t have any evidence against me and he knew more about DWIs than the trooper. The judge found me not guilty and he commented several times on the great job my defense lawyer did for me. I am so grateful!

Bethany
November 15, 2021

Chuck helped get out of a huge mess. He handled a few different cases for me all at once. I was really hopeless and a few other lawyers told me they couldn’t help me. But Chuck did an amazing job getting rid of some cases and having other reduced to non-crimes. He was always responsive and his office is great. If you need a criminal lawyer hire him!

anonymous
November 8, 2021

This is the second time I have hired Chuck. I had a lawyer before him that made everything worse. He cleaned up my first case and got a second one dismissed at the hearing. After he questioned the witness the judge didn’t need to hear any more. I highly recommend him and his office. Smart, communicates well and made me feel like I was in good hands.

anonymous
September 30, 2021

Attorney Keefe gave me excellent representation in my case. He explained everything and made me very comfortable after I was very scared. Police arrested me and said I was going to go to federal prison. Attorney Keefe got the case dismissed. He is very professional. His office stayed in regular contact with me.

anonymous
August 9, 2021

Chuck and his office are very professional, very responsive, and they provide a high level of customer service. I am in the customer service industry and I was impressed. His legal representation of me in a difficult time was excellent. I didn’t think I would ever have to call someone like him, but I am glad he was my lawyer. I highly recommend him and his office.