Tony Sculimbrene

Tony Sculimbrene is a New Hampshire criminal defense attorney with Gill and Sculimbrene PLLC in Nashua. He represents clients in criminal cases involving DWI, drug allegations, sexual assault, juvenile matters, federal charges, civil rights issues, administrative hearings, and pre-arrest investigations. His practice includes serious and complex accusations that require early case assessment, detailed review of evidence, and courtroom preparation. He draws on extensive public defender and private practice experience when advising people facing investigations, charges, or collateral proceedings.

Sculimbrene earned a B.S. in Political Science and a B.A. in Philosophy from Xavier University, followed by a master’s degree in Philosophy from Boston College. He graduated from Suffolk University Law School in 2004. His academic background in political science, philosophy, and law supports careful analysis of statutes, constitutional questions, evidence, and competing arguments. That training complements a criminal defense practice in which legal reasoning, factual investigation, and clear communication can affect decisions at every stage of a case.

Sculimbrene began his New Hampshire legal career with the New Hampshire Public Defender in 2004 and remained there for twelve years. He served as lead counsel in matters ranging from juvenile cases to homicide prosecutions and trained and mentored other defenders. He later practiced at Gottesman & Hollis, handling criminal and civil matters, including Title IX cases, juvenile certification proceedings, and sex-related accusations involving educators. His experience includes trials, investigations, and complex evidentiary issues across state and federal matters.

Tony Sculimbrene has lectured on criminal defense topics including chronic traumatic encephalopathy as a defense issue, media concerns in high-profile cases, computer forensics, and practical evidence. He has also testified before the New Hampshire legislature on legal issues. His combination of public defense, private practice, training, and courtroom experience helps clients address criminal accusations with a defense strategy grounded in close evidence review, procedural knowledge, and an understanding of how serious charges are investigated and prosecuted.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Gill and Sculimbrene, PLLC
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Hampshire

Education

• Boston College
  Master’s degree in Philosophy
• Xavier University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Political Science
• Xavier University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy

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