• Find a Lawyer
  • Criminal Defense Attorney

    • Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers

    This is page 3 for criminal defense attorneys in Connecticut. Compare 979 criminal defense lawyers near you. Gain insight from reviews to make a well-informed decision, and get in touch with them directly.

    Narrow Results by City

    Bridgeport Bristol Danbury East Hartford East Haven Enfield Hamden Hartford Manchester Meriden Middletown Milford New Britain New Haven Norwalk Stamford Stratford Waterbury West Hartford West Haven
     

    See more cities See less cities

    Ansonia Bloomfield Branford Cheshire Colchester Darien Glastonbury Greenwich Groton Guilford Monroe Naugatuck New Canaan New London New Milford Newington Noank North Haven Norwich Ridgefield Seymour Shelton South Norwalk South Windsor Southbury Southington Torrington Trumbull Vernon Rockville Wallingford Watertown Westport Wethersfield Windsor Wolcott Yalesville
    Connecticut lawyers by city: See all cities and counties
    Sort by:
    Best Match

    Connecticut Has 979 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 4219 Reviews

    Brittany Bussola Paz

    Brittany Bussola Paz

    4.610 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Appeals and more
    Bio: Attorney Paz has practiced almost exclusively criminal defense for her entire career. While in law school, Attorney Paz interned at the Public Defender’s Office and since admission worked for 5 years at Pattis & Smith in New Haven, where she worke...
    Rating:  9.9
    Save
    View Profile
    Matthew Evers Willis

    Matthew Evers Willis

    4.940 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: MATTHEW E. WILLIS is a partner in the firm’s litigation department and focuses his practice on personal injury, criminal law (including DUIs) and motor vehicle law. He also handles general business litigation, commercial and residential landlord t...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile

    Ad

    Criminal Defense Lawyers in Connecticut

    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

    The Avvo Rating explained

    Let us know
    how we're doing!

    We'd like to hear from you!

    This anonymous survey will take no more than 1–2 minutes to complete.

    Your feedback will be used to improve Avvo and provide better support to people with legal needs like yours.

    START THE SURVEY

    Criminal Defense

    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

    The Avvo Rating explained

    Caitlin Erin Murphy

    Caitlin Erin Murphy

    5.032 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, General Practice
    Bio: Attorney Caitlin E. Murphy is a member in good standing of both the Connecticut and New York State Bars and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. Caitlin joined the Law Offices of Mark Sheman ...
    Rating:  8.7
    Save
    View Profile
    Jeremy Scott Donnelly

    Jeremy Scott Donnelly

    5.01 review
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Administrative Law
    Bio: Attorney Donnelly is well known in Connecticut courtrooms and has represented hundreds of individuals charged with offenses ranging from simple motor vehicle matters to murder. While most criminal and civil matters resolve by settlement, Attorney ...
    Rating:  9.9
    Save
    View Profile
    Philip Dale Russell

    Philip Dale Russell

    4.316 reviews Attention
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: I try criminal cases to juries. I try civil cases to juries. I've argued appeals. Many lawyers who advertise on the internet and on AVVO have never done any of these things. When considering hiring a criminal lawyer, you should always ask: "How ma...
    Rating:  9.9
    Save
    View Profile
    Fred J Anthony

    PRO

    Fred J Anthony

    4.714 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    30 Years Experience, Personalized Service
    Rating:  9.6
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    Fred J Anthony's Website
    Mark Daniel Colson

    Mark Daniel Colson

    4.86 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I run a general practice firm located in Hartford, Connecticut, focusing in criminal defense and personal injury. The firm excels in guiding individuals through Connecticut's complex legal system – charging a very reasonable fee for doing so and o...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    Patrick J Cooney

    Patrick J Cooney

    5.015 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I am a partner at a general practice law firm that was formed in 1907. We handle almost every legal issue that a small business or an individual may have. My main practice areas are Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI/OUI defense and civil ...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    David A Roche

    David A Roche

    5.04 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: Attorney Roche is a trial attorney committed to winning, and to championing the cause of those who are not able to fight for themselves, whether against the big insurance companies or the immeasurable resources of the state and federal government....
    Rating:  9.6
    Save
    View Profile
    Stuart Blake Ratner

    PRO

    Stuart Blake Ratner

    5.02 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Tax, Probate and more
    We achieve extraordinary results in federal and state tax controversies, appeals and tax litigation.
    Rating:  9.7
    Save
    Profile
    Message
    Stuart Blake Ratner's Website
    Patrick G Hughes

    Patrick G Hughes

    4.715 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents
    Bio: I am a former active duty United States Marine and in 2011, I took those "Corps" values and started the Law Offices of Patrick G. Hughes, LLC, where my practice areas consist of personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and residential and co...
    Rating:  9.6
    Save
    View Profile
    Vincent Provenzano

    PRO

    Vincent Provenzano

    3.97 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Small Firm Attention, Big Firm Results!
    Rating:  9.1
    Save
    Profile
    Message
    Vincent Provenzano's Website
    Adrian M Baron

    Adrian M Baron

    4.516 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Adrian Mark Baron received his Juris Doctorate from the Pace University School of Law (2004) where he served on the Honor Board and as Founding President of the Barrister's Guild. Attorney Baron holds a Certificate in International Business Law Tr...
    Rating:  9.9
    Save
    View Profile
    Christopher Young Duby

    Christopher Young Duby

    5.01 review
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Appeals
    Review: "Mr. Duby provided me with professional, sound advice. He was able to give me the information I was asking for during consultation. I appreciate his honesty and no-nonsense approach to the law."
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    Ethan A Levin-Epstein

    Ethan A Levin-Epstein

    4.04 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Discrimination
    Bio: Ethan Levin-Epstein is a seasoned trial lawyer with over 40 years of experience in the criminal law. He has tried more than 30 jury trials to verdict for the prosecution and the defense. He has been designated a Super Lawyer and has been listed si...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    James D Diamond

    James D Diamond

    4.69 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Native Peoples Law and more
    Bio: James D. Diamond is an experienced criminal and civil litigation lawyer. He is certified as a Criminal Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and voted by his peers to be a SuperLawyer every year since 2007. He practices in the ...
    Rating:  9.1
    Save
    View Profile
    Kevin Murray Smith

    Kevin Murray Smith

    4.98 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals
    Review: "I found myself in a very difficult situation that I had no knowledge of and had no idea what to do and immediately turned to AVVO after having success with finding a bankruptcy attorney here. It was a very frightening time for myself and my family..."
    Rating:  9.3
    Save
    View Profile
    Ronald K. Bellenot,

    PRO

    Ronald K. Bellenot,

    5.018 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Foreclosure and more
    Helping you through life’s trials. Call today 203-304-6042!
    Rating:  7.7
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    Ronald K. Bellenot,'s Website
    Michael R Corsello

    Michael R Corsello

    4.712 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Michael Corsello has been practicing in the areas of criminal and personal injury for over 20 years. His criminal clientele range from blue collar workers to celebrities and CEOs. He has handled a vast range of cases from murder, sexual assault an...
    Rating:  10
    Save
    View Profile
    J. Christopher Llinas

    PRO

    J. Christopher Llinas

    5.051 reviews Attention
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration and more
    Trouble with the law? Give me a call. I do criminal, DUI, traffic, and immigration removal defense, at both trial and on appeal, in both state and federal courts.
    Rating:  6.6
    Save
    Profile
    Chat
    Message
    J. Christopher Llinas's Website
    DUI and DWI Speeding and Traffic Ticket Violent Crime Domestic Violence

    See all practice areas
    × Filter & Sort
    Sort by Fees and Rates
    Filter By

    Choose one filter option below.

    Also speaks Also practice in
    Reset