Anthony F. DiPadova Jr.

Anthony F. DiPadova Jr. is a Criminal Defense Lawyer and senior partner at a law firm in Claremont, New Hampshire. He brings more than 35 years of trial experience to criminal, DUI, family, personal injury, and civil litigation matters. His practice includes cases before New Hampshire district and superior courts. He helps clients understand serious accusations, evaluate available defenses, and prepare for negotiations, hearings, trials, and appeals.

Anthony earned a Bachelor’s degree from Keene State College in 1984, graduating cum laude. He received his Juris Doctor from New England School of Law in 1987, graduating magna cum laude. He served as Managing Editor of the New England Law Review. His education strengthened his research, legal writing, evidence analysis, and courtroom advocacy skills. Those abilities continue supporting his work in criminal defense and complex civil disputes.

Anthony served as a judicial law clerk to the New Hampshire Superior Court justices from 1987 through 1988. He entered private practice in 1988 and developed extensive courtroom and appellate experience. His matters include criminal charges, DUI and motor vehicle offenses, domestic relations disputes, personal injury claims, and civil litigation. He has argued several cases before the New Hampshire Supreme Court, including State v. Lorton.

Anthony F. DiPadova Jr. belongs to the American Bar Association, New Hampshire Bar Association, and New Hampshire Association for Justice. He also belongs to the New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. His prior community leadership includes service with local boards and civic organizations in Claremont and Newport. His decades of trial experience support careful preparation, practical judgment, and focused advocacy for clients facing criminal charges and other disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Partner, Buckley & Zopf, Attorneys at Law
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, New Hampshire Association for Justice
• Member, New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Licensed State

• New Hampshire

Education

• New England School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Keene State College
  Bachelor’s degree