Firm Overview

Portsmouth Attorneys Who Will Fight For You

Desfosses Law Firm represents individuals throughout New Hampshire and Maine in the areas of criminal defense and divorce. We give clients honest assessments regarding the outcome of their legal situations. Clients appreciate this honest approach—it assists them in making informed decisions. At Desfosses Law Firm, we strive to understand what is important to each individual and what is reasonable for their particular situation.

Do you need a criminal defense attorney or divorce lawyer who will fight for you? Contact Desfosses Law Firm through this website or call 603-436-8242 today to arrange your free consultation.

Vigorous Defense of all State and Federal Criminal Charges

We provide experienced legal defense to clients charged with any crime, including the following:

Protecting your Rights in Divorce and Family Law Matters

Our attorneys work to find cost-effective and practical solutions to family law disputes and will fight to protect your rights, in any of the following areas:

Divorce
Child custody
Paternity Actions
Child Support
Alimony / Spousal Support
Modifications of Support and Custody Orders
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Protection Orders and Restraining Orders
Prenuptial Agreements

Our Attorneys

Criminal defense attorney Philip R. Desfosses is a 1972 graduate of Boston College and a 1990 graduate from the University of Maine School of Law in Portland, Maine. Attorney Desfosses was admitted to the New Hampshire state bar and the Maine state bar in 1990. He is admitted to the U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire, and the U.S. District Court, District of Maine. Philip Desfosses is a former public defender with extensive courtroom experience defending people accused of crimes.

Family law attorney Celeste M. Christo is a 1994 graduate of Rivier College in Nashua, NH with a B.S. in Paralegal Studies and was employed as a paralegal at Desfosses Law Firm while attending and after graduating from Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, New Hampshire. Attorney Christo has been a member of both the New Hampshire Bar and the Maine Bar since 1997. Attorney Christo is also admitted to the U.S. District Court of New Hampshire. Her practice is concentrated in the area of family law and has experience in litigation and negotiating out of court settlements. Contact Desfosses Law Firm today to arrange a consultation.