Joseph Annutto

I lost everything I had because of Joseph Annutto's malpractice. He represented himself as a DUI attorney, but he either had no DUI experience or was completely negligent. For a first-time DUI, Joseph Annutto signed me up for a hidden 6-month sentence and $5,000 cost that I did not agree to, would never have agreed to, and had no means of completing. He never informed me of even the possibility of such a thing. I never would have signed a plea bargain for such a sentence. I signed it only because Joseph Annutto did not tell me what signing it would mean. He then refused to attend any followup hearings or the Red Flag hearing from the DMV to challenge the sentence. I was left with no representation or way to correct what he'd done. He told me to just do the 6-month sentence. I said I had no means to without a license (which is one reason I never would have agreed to it). The female lawyer working for him said, I quote: "Oh, I thought you said you were moving to the city". That was it, that was their answer. He refused to follow up any of the options that could have fixed it. Because of my lack of license I lost my job, my house that I had put $40,000 down on, my vehicle, and everything I owned, and was eventually forced to leave New Hampshire. I have still not regained my license, and the legal case is still ongoing 12 years later. 12 years. (The female lawyer working with him also said, when I complained about my treatment from the police: "Jail isn't supposed to be fun". Were these people working for me or the police?) I lost everything I had directly because of Joseph Annutto's malpractice. I have contacted both the NH Bar and the NH supreme Court about his malpractice, but whatever happens with that, it won't give me my life back. Edit: Annutto's response below contains several provable lies. He DID represent me and he personally appeared in court, and proof of that is at Milford District Court. Also the NH Bar said nothing of the sort about me. He is lying and I can prove it.
Jun 10th, 2023

I was referred to Joseph Annutto by a defense Attourney not specialized in divorce. She gave me his contact after I asked who she would choose to represent her in a divorce. I thought this was about the best reference one could ask for. I was immediately impressed at how quickly Joe responded to my first call. He made the time to see me right away on a Saturday morning zoom call. I was impressed by this because I can tell he has a very busy practice; no doubt because he is the real deal! He obviously loves what he does! On that first call I felt like he really listened to what I was saying and that he actually cares. I was in his office the very next business day to retain him and it was the best decision I have made in a long time. His staff are also very sharp and well organized. For example his legal assistant saved me from paying over 20 hours of billing time because she noticed I have legal insurance. Not all attorneys accept legal insurance and Im glad she took the time to ask the right questions. A week later my soon to be ex wife and her average lawyer filed an ex parte motion that would have restricted me from seeing my two year old twins. Essentially I would have been kicked out of my own home on that day and forced into a the worst possible situation one can imagine going into a divorce. We had exactly 27 minutes of advanced notice to respond. (Shady right?) she knew I was at work in Massachusetts. Joe was not only able to draft an expert response to the ex parte, but also get to the courthouse in time defend me. The ex parte was dismissed and her shady lawyer was dumbfounded to say the least. He protected me and my kids. Thats a great feeling . Joe has drafted and filed several motions in my case since this first success as of todays date. Every one of them takes into account my concerns and backs them up with rock solid legal representation. I feel relieved knowing he is my counsel in this very challenging time. Im so glad I found him. Steve C. Nashua NH
Apr 30th, 2023

I was going one of the toughest and stressful times in my life, and the Annutto team made it 10x easier. Not only did they communicate wonderfully, I felt as though they were there for me always.
Dec 20th, 2022

Joe, is a very kind and understanding attorney who most definitely works for his clients. The first time I spoke with him, was on a Saturday, clearly outside of office hours, and he responded right away. I hired him to handle a case dismissal in NH Family Court that was wrongfully filed. Throughout the entire (lengthy and exhausting) process, Joe and his team (especially Rebecca) were incredibly responsive, helpful, efficient, and above all: honest. He will tell you what to expect and the reality of the situation but he will also fight hard for you. My advice working with any attorney: be honest about your case and the hard facts and be responsive yourself. Joe, thank you for helping to protect us.
Jul 17th, 2022

Nov 28th, 2021