William Henry Paetzold

Attorney Paetzold was worth every penny that he was paid and performed like I paid him millions. He was very reasonable and delivered the best possible outcome that I should of received. I would highly recommend him for any criminal case. Very knowledgeable of criminal law and the way to deal with th...e prosecutor and the court system. A very good attorney that was reachable at all times and responded to every concern that I had.

Unlike the decision that landed me in trouble to begin with, my decision to obtain the assistance of William Paetzold was among the best decisions of my life. My case was serious and complex, and taking the time to choose the best counsel I could find was of paramount importance. Friends ...and family had already chosen a lawyer for me while I was hospitalized, but knowing the complex nature of my case, and the fact that I had aggravating factors working against me, I didn’t feel entirely convinced that my lawyer had the experience, wisdom, and networking ability to give me a decent shot at a good outcome. I began to interview a number of other attorneys, certain that my search would take weeks, if not months. William Paetzold was the ninth attorney I interviewed, but I left his office knowing, beyond any doubt, that my search was over. Watching Attorney Paetzold work over the past year was a revelation in what an art-form the work of a talented defense attorney is. He approached every court session with the deft touch and strategic acumen of a master chess-player. At no time did I feel that he didn’t have complete mastery of this complicated landscape. It became quickly obvious to me that he’d spent many years cultivating close working relationships with Connecticut’s judges, prosecutors, and other defense attorneys, and that they hold him in the highest regard. It also was plainly apparent that the practice of criminal defense law is more than merely a profession, but a calling for him. It’s easy to see when someone is doing something that they’re innately good at, and something that gives his life great meaning. He took a genuine personal interest in my plight, and in shielding my family and I from a disaster that would have done incalculable long-term damage to us. Attorney Paetzold is truly engaged in the work that he was born to do, which made it incredibly reassuring to have him as my advocate; a feeling that only increased with time. Every step of the way, Bill was there for us. Not only was he glad to talk to us at any time, but he kept in close contact with us, making sure that everything I did was geared toward giving us every possible advantage. He left no stone unturned, looking for anything that might be even remotely helpful to us, and made sure I was aware of any misstep along the way that might hurt our chances. Even though I knew he was in demand as a defense attorney, I never felt like I was anything but his most important client. At the time I first entered Bill’s office, myself and everyone I knew were almost certain that I would be spending a few years in prison. By the time he collected all the pertinent information, he was able to assure me that he could help me avoid jail time. Against all odds, I was sentenced to probation. I’m convinced that my choice of Bill as my attorney is the only reason I’m a free man at this time, and why my family isn’t suffering a devastating financial and psychological blow. I’m also convinced that this past year would have been a hellish nightmare with anyone else, feeling completely unsure about our family’s future. My family and I owe Bill a debt of gratitude that we could never repay, and we wholeheartedly and without reservation give him the highest recommendations.