Anthony Naro

Attorney Anthony Naro, owner of Naro Law, is a criminal law and family law attorney with over 16 years of experience. His practice is focused on criminal defense, DWI defense, family law, and Supreme Court appeals. He also represents clients facing disciplinary action before professional boards for alleged criminal conduct and people who have been found responsible for abuse and neglect by DCYF and wish to pursue an administrative appeal. Attorney Naro has over a decade of experience helping those in crisis navigate the legal system.

At Naro Law, we pride ourselves on being strong advocates who not only understand the law but also the human element behind each case. Your needs, concerns, and goals are our top priority.

Attorney Naro graduated magna cum laude from the University of Massachusetts–Boston with a major in political science with a certification in international relations and a minor in Black studies. After college, Attorney Naro worked for Brown Brothers Harriman before attending Suffolk University Law School, where he graduated fifth in his class.

Shortly thereafter, Attorney Naro joined the New Hampshire Public Defender. There he successfully represented individuals charged with offenses ranging from DUI/DWI, theft, drug sales, physical and sexual assaults, computer crimes, sale of drugs with death-resulting, negligent homicide, manslaughter, attempted murder, second-degree murder, and first-degree murder.

In addition to Attorney Naro’s extensive trial experience, he has also successfully represented clients before the New Hampshire Supreme Court on appeal and in post-conviction proceedings.

Attorney Naro believes in providing client-centered representation where the client’s legal and non-legal goals are the focus of representation. Attorney Naro will use his expertise to help you identify your needs and goals, and then take the appropriate and necessary steps to achieve those goals. Attorney Naro’s extensive trial experience and commitment to client-centered representation ensures that his clients, whether accused of a crime or facing a contentious divorce or child custody battle, feel supported and confident in court.

Attorney Naro is licensed to practice in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He is an active member of the New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has lectured and trained attorneys in the areas of criminal procedure, trial practice, and ethics.

Areas of Practice

Criminal Law
Family Law
Appeals

Bar Admissions

New Hampshire
Massachusetts

Education

Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts, J.D., summa cum laude
University of Massachusetts–Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, B.A. magna cum laude

Publications

A Practical Guide to Evidence in New Hampshire, Contributing Author, 2020.
A Practical Guide to Evidence in New Hampshire, Contributing Author, 2024

Professional Associations & Memberships

New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – Board of Directors
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Massachusetts Bar Association
New Hampshire Bar Association – Appellate Law Section
New Hampshire Bar Association Board of Governors – Hillsborough County South Governor

Awards

Best of the 603 – Criminal Defense
Vickie M. Bunnell Award for Community Service
This award was instituted in 1998 to honor the memory of Vickie M. Bunnell (“A Country Lawyer”) and to applaud the community spirit that is a hallmark of our profession. It is presented to an attorney from a small firm (four or fewer attorneys) who has exhibited dedication and devotion to community by giving of their time and talents, legal or otherwise.

Continuing Legal Education Presentations

“Special Topics in Scientific and Expert Testimony: Biomechanics and Arson,” New Hampshire Public Defender Training, September 5, 2014.
“Candor to the Tribunal: The Balance Between Being An Advocate and Officer of the Court,” New Hampshire Public Defender and New Hampshire Contract Attorney Training, May 8, 2015.
“Ethical Issues in Domestic Violence Practice,” New Hampshire Public Defender and New Hampshire Contract Attorney Training, May 12, 2017.
“Identifying and Responding to Prosecutorial Misconduct,” New Hampshire Public Defender and New Hampshire Contract Attorney Training, May 10, 2019.
“Appellate Defender Update,” New Hampshire Public Defender and New Hampshire Contract Attorney Training, April 17, 2020.
“Ethics In Substance Use Disorder Cases,” New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Spring CLE, June 18, 2021.
“You Can’t Make This Stuff Up” – Ethics Presentation, New Hampshire Public Defender and New Hampshire Contract Attorney Training, April 17, 2022
“Racial Trauma and Criminal Defense” New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Fall CLE, October 21, 2022
“Was That Wrong? Ethics for Investigators and Attorneys” National Defender Association Regional Conference, September 6, 2023
“The Intersection of Criminal and Family Law,” New Hampshire Women’s Bar Association Annual Family Law CLE, March 22, 2024.
“Ethics Grab Bag: Texting With Clients, Witness Preparation, and Collateral Issues,” New Hampshire Public Defender and New Hampshire Contract Attorney Training, April 19, 2024.
“Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation of Domestic Violence Victims in Civil Restraining Order Hearings,” 6032 Legal Aid DOVE Project, October 18, 2024

Other Presentations

New Hampshire Public Defender – New Lawyer Training. Probable Cause Hearings and Practice, September 11, 2014
New Hampshire Public Defender – New Lawyer Training. Probable Cause Hearings and Practice, September 22, 2015
New Hampshire Public Defender – New Lawyer Training. Nuts and Bolts: Plea Colloquies, Suspended and Deferred Sentences, and Probable Cause Hearings, September 6, 2016.
New Hampshire Public Defender – New Lawyer Training. Search and Seizure, September 13, 2016.
New Hampshire Public Defender – New Lawyer Training. Search and Seizure, August 31, 2017
New Hampshire Public Defender – New Lawyer Training, Caseload Management, February 16, 2018
New Hampshire Public Defender – New Lawyer Training, Caseload Management, February 15, 2019
New Hampshire Public Defender – New Lawyer Training. Search and Seizure, September 3, 2019.

Volunteer Work

New Hampshire Board of Governors – Hillsborough County South Governor (2023-present)
Friends of the New Hampshire Drug Courts, Board Member (2021-2023) President (2023-present)
New Hampshire Attorney Discipline System Hearings Committee (2020-present)
Friends of the New Hampshire Drug Courts, Board Member (2021-present)
New Hampshire Attorney Discipline System Hearings Committee (2020)
Elected Brookline Town Meeting Member (2017-2019)
Appointed Member of the Brookline Commission for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Relations (formerly the Human Relations and Youth Resources Commission) (2014-2018)
Brookline Immigration Policy Working Group – Chair (2018)
Brookline Police Chief Hiring Committee (2018)
Suffolk University Law School Mentor Program (2011-2013)
“Do the Write Thing” Committee (2011-2013)

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