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John D Maxwell

Criminal defense Attorney at Glastonbury, CT

5.0   6 reviews
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  • Licensed for 44 years
    State CT
    Acquired 1979
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Senior Partner John Maxwell has been practicing law in Connecticut for over 30 years and joined the firm of Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP in 1979. He practices primarily in the areas of criminal law, civil litigation and workers’ compensation.

 

Attorney Maxwell frequently speaks at Workers’ Compensation seminars, and co-authored the book, Defending DWI Cases in Connecticut, with Attorney Jennifer Owens. The book is the definitive text on the ins and outs of DUI practice in Connecticut, and was published by The Atlantic Law Book Company in 2007.

 

Attorney Maxwell is admitted to practice in Connecticut, the District Court of Connecticut, and in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association and the Middlesex County Bar Association as well as the National Association of Criminal and Defense Attorneys and the Connecticut Association of Defense Attorneys.

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Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP
Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP
100 Pearl Street
2nd Floor
Hartford, CT, 06103
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Posted by Jacob | January 31, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Vary attentive.
When it comes to working with the BPS team especially MR. Maxwell. The level of care and attentiveness is unparalleled.
Posted by anonymous | April 7, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
The best lawyer you’ll find!
After 33 years on earth I’ve found myself in trouble more times than I’d like to admit. John hasn’t just been there to get me out of it, he’s gotten me the best case scenario results every time. He’s gotten my friends and family the best case scenario results. He’s also defended me in a large workman’s comp case and gotten me a larger result than any lawyer even said possible. These days I live a quieter life than I used to and I’m glad to call John a friend. I hope I don’t ever need him for anything criminal again and have no plans to buy as long as I’m around I’ll always recommend John to those in need. Trust me you wont ever be disappointed with the results John will provide.
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Posted by Allen | October 24, 2020
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Excellent injury attorney!!!
Attorney Maxwell and his team were excellent with handling my two workmans comp cases. I would highly recommend him whether you were injured on the job or Injured in a car accident. I just had to hire him for a 3rd and I know I am in good hands from the previous cases he has handled for me.
Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2011
Delivered on all promises
Did an excellent job. Was able to deliver on all of his promises. Able to communicate very well. Worth his fee.
Posted by anonymous | October 3, 2009
Right man for the job
Attorney Maxwell represented my child in a juvenile case. His knowledge of the courts and proceedings helped my child avoid unnecessary penalties. I also appreciated the way he mentored my child to reflect on their behavior and avoid the courts in the future.
Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2009
College Student Criminal Representation
Attorney Maxwell defended a very sensitive case involving a UCONN student. The charges included many felonies. After his guidance and extensive discovery the UCONN student had 6 felonies dismissed and received a reduced penalty for a misdeminor.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.5 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Senior Partner
  • Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP
  • 1979 - Present

Education

  • William Mitchell College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1979
  • Upsala College
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1974

Legal Cases

  • State v. [Redacted]
  • NGRI

Associations

  • American Bar Association
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  • Connecticut Bar Association
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  • Middlesex County Bar Association
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  • National Association of Criminal and Defense Attorneys
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  • Connecticut Association of Defense Attorneys
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2023
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2023
  • BV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2023
  • BV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2022
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2022
  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2022
  • BV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2021
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2021
  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2021
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2020
  • BV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2020
  • Distinguished
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2020
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2019
  • BV Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2019
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2018
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyer
  • 2012
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2010
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Publications

  • Book
  • Defending DWI Cases in Connecticut
  • 2007

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Glastonbury Criminal defense Lawyer John D Maxwell
John D Maxwell
Criminal defense Attorney
Glastonbury, CT
Licensed for 44 years
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