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Monique Ann Olson

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Practice Areas:

  • Criminal Law 80%
  • Estate Planning 10%
  • Domestic Violence 10%

Biography

Monique Olson is an accomplished attorney whose career reflects a strong commitment to advocacy, client service, and the pursuit of justice. She brings a unique depth of experience to her practice, grounded in nearly twenty years as a paralegal with leading downtown Boston law firms. In that role, she developed a comprehensive understanding of legal procedure, case strategy, and client support across a broad spectrum of matters.

After becoming an attorney, Ms. Olson focused her practice in Massachusetts on family law and domestic violence cases, where she built a reputation as a compassionate and effective advocate. Her dedication to protecting vulnerable individuals led her to serve as counsel for three separate domestic violence organizations, providing critical legal guidance and representation to those in crisis.

Ms. Olson later served as prosecutor in the Special Victim’s Unit, at the Hillsborough Superior Court in Manchester, New Hampshire, where she gained valuable courtroom experience and further strengthened her litigation skills while representing the interests of the public.

Today, Ms. Olson is a criminal defense and family/divorce attorney with Goulden Law Firm, serving clients from offices in Nashua and Laconia, New Hampshire. She is known for her practical approach, thorough preparation, and unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for her clients.

Ms. Olson is admitted to practice in all state courts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Additionally, she has been admitted to the Federal District Court for the District of New Hampshire.

Education

  • Massachusetts School of Law, Andover, Massachusetts
    • J.D. - 2004
  • Rivier College, Nashua, New Hampshire
    • B.S. - 1989
    • Major: Paralegal Studies

Bar Admission

  • Massachusetts, 2008
  • New Hampshire, 2023

Classes & Seminars

  • Motions & Litigation Practice, Mass. School of Law, 2016 - 2020

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Jeannie Geiger -Staff Attorney/Contract Attorney, 2008-2010
  • Mass. Bar Association - Random cases

Past Positions

  • Olson & Olson, PA, Partner, 2008-2022
  • Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office, Assistant County Attorney, 2023-2024

Languages

  • English

Professional Associations

  • New Hampshire Bar Association, Feb, 2023 to Present