By Tom Jarvis When Nyah Velasquez and Trenton Liggins completed Young Adult Court (YAC) during a February 19 graduation ceremony at Hillsborough County Superior Court North in Manchester, they became the fourth and fifth graduates of a program launched less than three years ago as a pilot. Judge N. William Delker, who presides over YAC, … Read more
By Tom Jarvis A federal class action alleging that New Hampshire has failed to provide necessary home- and community-based services to older adults and people with disabilities enrolled in its Choices for Independence (CFI) program will proceed toward trial after US District Court Judge Paul J. Barbadoro denied summary judgment to both sides. In an … Read more
By Tom Jarvis New Hampshire’s trial court judges gathered in Concord on March 20 for a full-day examination of domestic violence and sexual assault cases, focusing on the legal, procedural, and human complexities that can arise when related matters move through different courts at the same time. The judicial education program, held at Merrimack Superior … Read more
By Tom Jarvis The 2025 New Hampshire Legal Needs Study, released in April 2026, provides a detailed picture of where civil legal needs arise in New Hampshire, where services are available, and where gaps remain. The report found that demand for civil legal aid far exceeds available capacity, with more than 33,000 requests for help … Read more
By Tom Jarvis Sixty attorneys, judges, and family members gathered at the Bedford Village Inn on April 13 for the New Hampshire Bar Association’s annual Celebration of 50 Years in Practice luncheon. This year, the NHBA recognized 68 members of the Bar who have reached a half-century in the legal profession, including 31 who attended … Read more
By Tom Jarvis A recent study of New Hampshire’s drug treatment courts found that participants were significantly less likely to be convicted of new crimes than those who were referred but did not enroll. The study, Measuring the Impact of NH Drug Treatment Court Programs: An Evaluation of Recidivism, was conducted by JSI Research & … Read more
By Tom Jarvis State officials are exploring whether wage data collected by the New Hampshire Employment Security (NHES) could be used to help courts determine eligibility for appointed counsel. The proposal is part of a broader review of indigent defense practices. The effort follows concerns raised by state leadership. “The governor and the Executive Council … Read more
By Tom Jarvis For decades, New Hampshire’s IOLTA program has provided critical funding for civil legal services across the state. In the past year alone, targeted efforts by the New Hampshire Bar Foundation (the Foundation) to expand participation among Leadership Banks and ensure rate compliance have increased IOLTA revenue by $576,000. That growth underscores a … Read more
By Tom Jarvis The New Hampshire Bar Association’s 2026 Midyear Meeting (MYM), held Friday, February 20, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester, drew more than 400 attorneys, judges, and legal professionals from across the state. The meeting’s theme, “250 Years of Independence: Honoring Our Past, Engaging Our Future,” reflected the nation’s upcoming semiquincentennial and … Read more