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Virginia Marie Gillette
About Virginia
Biography
Attorney Virginia Gillette is a member in good standing of the Connecticut State Bar and admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. Her practice includes matters related to criminal investigations, arrests, plea negotiations, trials, and post-conviction appeals for a variety of cases ranging from misdemeanor offenses, DWI, larcenies, and domestic violence to serious felony matters, assault, sexual assault, and homicide. Virginia joined Brown Paindiris & Scott in September 2024. Prior to BPS, she worked at two private firms, focusing on criminal defense and post-conviction proceedings.
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Connecticut for 4 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Location
Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP
100 Pearl Street, 10th Floor, Hartford, CT, 06103
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Virginia Marie Gillette's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great lawyer, highly recommend
I really recommend Virginia Gillette who helped me through my case. She was able to get my charges reduced and worked with me throughout my time with my case. She communicated with me step-by-step and was with me at every part of the court proceedings. Virginia also checked in with me prior and du...
Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Domestic violence
Was able to get my charges reduced to a breach of peace, from an assault and felony
Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly recommend
She was very helpful in resolving my case in timely manner. she updated me on each step of my case. she was with me every step of the court proceedings and answered all my questions.She is a professional and highly recommended.
Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2022
Consultation with Virginia
She answered my call and gave me information late in the day. She answered everything I needed to know in the moment. It was after hours and she also explained things to me in a way that made sense. Would highly recommend her.
Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommended
I really recommend V. Gillette, she helped me so much with my case and kept me updated throughout the process until everything was taken care of
Virginia Marie Gillette's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Gillette is a dedicated, detail oriented, tireless advocate who doesn't take "maybe" as an answer. I've seen her in her capacity as a student, a student lawyer, and now as a practicing attorney and I wholeheartedly endorse her."
Caitlin Murphy
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
Rookie of the Year, Connecticut Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Attorney, Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP
2022 - 2024
Attorney, Santos & LaLima, PC
2021 - 2022
Attorney, Kirschbaum Law Group, LLC
2019 - 2021
Law Clerk, Santos & LaLima, PC
Associations
2021 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
2021 - Present
Hartford County Bar AssociationMember
2021 - Present
Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2020 - Present
Connecticut Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2024 - 2024
Connecticut Society of CPAsConnecticut Professionals Leadership Academy Delegate
2024 - 2025
Connecticut Bar AssociationCLE Director of the Young Lawyers Section
2022 - 2024
Connecticut Bar AssociationChair of the Young Lawyers Section Criminal Justice Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Freddy T.
Appellate Court reversed and a new trial ordered.
Education
2020
Quinnipiac University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2017
University of New Haven
BS - Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
2017
University of New Haven
BS - Bachelor of Science - National Security Studies
Speaking Engagements
2024
Connecticut Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
An Overview of Domestic Violence Cases
2023
Connecticut Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
Roadmap to Diversionary Programs CLE
Languages
English
Activity
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Can someone travel overseas while waiting for an approval for a diversionary program ?
24 Oct 2025
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How does a lawyer that I never gave permission get a copy of my police report and he doesn’t represent me?
04 Feb 2025
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I have a class U felony from 15 years ago it was a drug charge can I get it exponged?
02 Jan 2025