About Justin Shepherd
Attorney Justin Shepherd has been named by the National Trial Lawyers as a “Top 40 Under 40” lawyer for his superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership. He was voted “Best of Nashua” in 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017. In 2018, Attorney Shepherd received the New Hampshire Bar Association's Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award. Attorney Shepherd covers cases across New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Education
Justin Shepherd graduated with honors from Suffolk University in 1997 with a major in American History. He went on to study at Suffolk University Law School, where he graduated with honors in 2000 and was a member of the Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society for academic achievement. Justin has given guest lectures at several colleges and universities and teaches trial techniques for the International Association of Arson Investigators.
Background
Attorney Shepherd has been fighting for defendants, victims, and the wrongfully accused since his first day as a lawyer back in October 2000. He began his career as a criminal defense attorney with the New Hampshire Public Defender’s Office.
During his four years as a public defender, Justin zealously fought for and compassionately stood by all his clients in criminal courts throughout New Hampshire. His steadfast dedication to serving the most underprivileged of our society taught him that there is always something more a lawyer can do to help his client.
Justin decided it was time to grow as a lawyer, and with his heart for public service, he became a prosecutor with the Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office. Justin was a senior attorney with the Special Victims Unit, prosecuting complex felony cases to include sexual assault, arson, child molestation, robberies, and other violent crimes.
In June of 2007, Justin decided that the time had come to find new ways to help people. Attorney Shepherd entered private practice specializing in criminal defense. He now handles all types of criminal matters across New Hampshire.