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Welcome

To the Citizens of New Hampshire: 

We are pleased to welcome you to the New Hampshire Circuit Court which includes the District, Probate and Family Divisions. The establishment of the Circuit Court on July 1, 2011 was a major milestone for the Judicial Branch and it reflects an extensive effort to streamline our operations so that we can provide better more efficient and more economical service to the citizens who come to our courts.

The Circuit Court reflects our willingness to change the way we do business and make the best of the resources available to us. Most importantly, we believe that this restructuring will improve the administration of justice in our state as we work, in challenging economic times, to fulfill our constitutional obligation to provide fair and equal access to justice for all citizens. 

When you visit the Circuit Court, you will not see many changes, other than a new name on the door or in the title of a form. The addresses and telephone numbers for District, Probate and Family locations are the same as they were prior to the establishment of the Circuit Court. There are important differences however behind the scenes. In the Circuit Court clerks offices throughout the state, we have made changes that will help us be more responsive to the needs of court users, whether it is answering a telephone inquiry or processing a court order. 

We ask for your support and patience as the Circuit Court gets underway. We are confident that it will strengthen the Judicial Branch and its stated mission "to provide accessible, prompt, and efficient forums for the fair and independent administration of justice, with respect for the dignity of all we serve."

Ellen V. Christo
Circuit Court
Administrative Judge 

Judges List

Judges

  • Hon. Ellen V. Christo, Administrative Judge
  • Hon. Beth H. Kissinger, Deputy Administrative Judge
  • Hon. Michael L. Alfano
  • Hon. Susan Ashley
  • Hon. Jared Bedrick
  • Hon. David J. Burns
  • Hon. Sandra L. Cabrera
  • Hon. Christine Casa
  • Hon. Kimberly A. Chabot
  • Hon. Sarah Christie
  • Hon. Brad Collins
  • Hon. Lindsey Courtney
  • Hon. Philip Cross Hon. John Curran
  • Hon. Mark S. Derby
  • Hon. Sawako T. Gardner
  • Hon. Suzanne M. Gorman
  • Hon. Charles L. Greenhalgh
  • Hon. Ryan Guptill
  • Hon. Polly L. Hall
  • Hon. Justin S. Hersh
  • Hon. Ellen Joseph
  • Hon. John Katsirebas
  • Hon. Christopher Keating
  • Hon. Benjamin LeDuc
  • Hon. Jennifer A. Lemire
  • Hon. Laura Lombardi
  • Hon. Bradley Lown
  • Hon. Henrietta W. Luneau
  • Hon. Michael C. Mace
  • Hon. Jason Major
  • Hon. Amy Manchester
  • Hon. Erin McIntyre
  • Hon. Elizabeth Paine
  • Hon. Michael Panebianco
  • Hon. John T. Pendleton
  • Hon. Todd Prevett
  • Hon. Patricia B. Quigley
  • Hon. Kevin Rauseo
  • Hon. Jams Reis Hon. Patrick W. Ryan
  • Hon. Tanya Spony
  • Hon. Kerry Steckowych
  • Hon. Robert S. Stephen
  • Hon. Janet H. Subers
  • Hon. Daniel Swegart
  • Hon. Edward B. Tenney
  • Hon. Joseph D. Tessier
  • Hon. Dorothy Walch Hon. Michael Zaino

Per Diem Marital Master

  • Thomas G. Cooper

Senior Active Status Judges

  • Hon. Susan B. Carbon
  • Hon. David Forrest
  • Hon. David D. King
  • Hon. M. Kristin Spath
  • Hon. Mark F. Weaver

Judicial Referees (Retired Judges)

  • Hon. Gerard J. Boyle
  • Hon. John Boyle
  • Hon. Edward J. Burke
  • Hon. Susan Carbon
  • Hon. James M. Carroll
  • Hon. Gary R. Cassavechia
  • Hon. Robert J. Foley
  • Hon. Michael Garner
  • Hon. James Gleason
  • Hon. David L. Kent
  • Hon. Clifford R. Kinghorn
  • Hon. Paul H. Lawrence
  • Hon. David G. LeFrancois
  • Hon. Barbara A.M. Maloney
  • Hon. Scott Murray
  • Hon. James R. Patten

Referees (Attorneys appointed pursuant to RSA 490-F:5)

  • Chris Casko
  • Sheri Colligan
  • Thomas Cooper
  • Kate Geraci
  • Larry Kane
  • Pamela Kozlowski
  • Dana Zucker