Lauren Breda

Lauren Breda is an integral part of Shaheen and Gordon’s criminal defense group, bringing a wealth of experience to clients in Concord, New Hampshire. A native of the state, Lauren has spent over ten years immersed in the court system, gaining experience both behind the scenes as a law clerk and in the courtroom as a public defender.

Lauren represents clients facing serious misdemeanor and felony charges, including homicide, physical and sexual assaults, thefts, drug offenses, driving while intoxicated, other driving offenses, and juvenile matters. Her approach is client-centered, focusing on the individual goals of each client, whether that involves mitigating potential consequences or advocating for them through trial.

Prior to her current role, Lauren served as a trial counsel at the New Hampshire Public Defender, where she represented over a thousand clients in various cases, from driving offenses to homicides. Her extensive courtroom experience spans several counties in New Hampshire.

In addition to her practice, Lauren is actively involved with the University of New Hampshire School of Law, where she teaches a course in Advanced Trial Advocacy.