The Law Office of Michael P.Downing

Divorce & Criminal Defense Lawyer
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About Michael P. Downing

Mike Downing is a licensed attorney, and allowed to practice law in Massachusetts and in New Hampshire. Mike’s practice specializes in Criminal Defense and Family Law matters. In the Criminal Law arena, Mike has zealously represented the interests of his clients, in matters that range from: Restraining Order Hearings; Magistrate Hearings; Suppression and Dismissal Motions, etc. Attorney Downing is also an experienced trial lawyer, defending his clients in jury and bench trials alike. Mike’s typical client faces criminal charges that range from: OUI, assault & battery, criminal harassment, larceny, criminal trespassing, and other matters where the District Court has final jurisdiction in Massachusetts (NOTE: in New Hampshire, Attorney Downing is also accepting Superior Court criminal defense clients).
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Moreover, Attorney Downing brings a special passion to his practice when representing Family Law clients. Mike does not hide the fact that he was divorced in 2008 and survived the horrible rigors of that process. He often claims, “I have become the divorce attorney that I wish I had when I went through such an awful experience.” Mike’s law firm specializes in contested and uncontested divorces, child custody & child support matters, alimony matters, modifications & contempt actions, in the Probate and Family Courts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Mike began his diverse career journey when he became a United States Marine at 18 years of age. He served four years, before being honorably discharged as a non-commissioned officer (E4/ Corporal). He went on to work in law enforcement, spanning another twenty years (police and corrections). Mike also worked in the mortgage banking industry for over thirteen years, specializing in finance. Mike received his bachelor’s degree from Western Connecticut State University in 1997 and then moved on to earn his Juris Doctorate from Massachusetts School of Law.

Attorney Downing calls Atkinson, New Hampshire his home, where he lives with his wife Anne, and has raised their four sons (now adult). Mike credits his happiness and success to his steadfast commitment to family and his ‘no quit’ mentality. He brings this same energy and passion into his law practice daily, as he zealously advocates for his clients.

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Our Services

Divorce & Mediation

Child Custody & Child Support

Alimony & Property Division

Divorce Modification & Contempt Actions

Criminal Law

Motor Vehicle (OUI)

Assault & Battery

Limited Assistance Representation

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Mike Downing Divorce Attorney, Divorce Lawyer, Serving Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Mike Downing is reasonable and affordable and offers community-based legal services, with a primary focus on Family Law including divorce, paternity, child support, parenting plan modification actions, and contempt actions. Attorney Downing also specializes in Criminal Law including Hit and Run and Felony charges in Massachusetts or New Hampshire, DUI: Driving Without a License or Insurance, Reckless Driving and Racing, Assault & Battery and Aggravated Assault and Battery. Mike works with a variety of client-based needs, including those who seek Limited Assistance Representation (LAR), Flat-Fee consultation and Low-Income Fee Clients, without the typical requirement for a very large retainer to secure his services. Mike is available most days and evenings, including weekends, to take your call and answer your questions.

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