About Sally
Biography
I am passionate about civil right and am well-known as a tenacious defender of civil rights. I help my personal injury clients attain full compensation.
Sally A. Roberts graduated from Radcliffe College of Harvard University (B.A., cum laude, 1979), and then received her J.D. (1982) from Washington College of Law, of American University, where she served as Research & Topics Editor on the American University Law Review. While in law school she worked for U.S. Senator Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. as a Legal Researcher. Ms. Roberts was a litigation associate for several years in Washington, D.C., where she was involved with jury trials in both state and federal courts. Upon return to her native Connecticut, Ms. Roberts was a Law Clerk to Chief Presiding Judge Joseph P. Dannehy on the Connecticut Appellate Court (1984-1985). Ms. Roberts was also a litigation associate at Day, Berry & Howard, where she was involved with appeals to both the Connecticut Supreme and Appellate Courts.
Attorney Roberts is admitted to practice in Connecticut, before the Connecticut District Court, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. She is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, CT Trial Lawyers and the National Police Accountability Project.
Practices with an emphasis on civil rights litigation including police misconduct and brutality, employment law as well an personal injury.
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Cost
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Connecticut for 41 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 42 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Sally A. Roberts, LLC
40 Russ Street, Hartford, CT, 06106
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Sally A Roberts's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Stephanie | July 7, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
Very Helpful
Very nice and informative. Would recommend.
Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
Answered my question immediately
Ms. Roberts answered my legal question in a timely fashion. Thank you for your free assistance.
Posted by Horace | December 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Civil Case
I have contact a few Attorneys who really didn't have the time to explain what a civil case was about but Attorney Sally Robert came out to our home sat down with us and took her time explaining what a civil case was about and we were very pleased with her. I would recommend her to families and frien...
Posted by Adam | December 29, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
Outstanding attorney
Attorney Roberts is an outstanding attorney with lots of experience.
Posted by Gwen | August 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Hurricane Sally
Sally worked on a wrongful death case for me. She is diligent, hardworking and caring. She puts her heart and soul into her cases. I would highly recommend her. Thank you Sally for all you do.
Sally A Roberts's Lawyer Endorsements
"The answers of Ms. Roberts are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. A contributor to the legal community and a real asset to the bar in general."
"Ms. Roberts' comments and advice are consistently first-rate. I endorse her without reservation."
"If you are considering an attorney in civil rights, Sally Roberts may have just the answer to your question."
"I endorse this lawyer. She doesn't give up when fighting for the rights of a person's civil rights. She is well respected by her peers and appreciated by her clients as evidenced by her client endorsements."
"Attorney Roberts is a smart and steadfast civil rights lawyer who is committed to her clients. She is a tireless advocate who is willing to take on the tough cases in order to vindicate the rights of her clients who are often seen as the underdog in legal contests with state agencies. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is facing unfair circumstances in which their civil rights need to be enforced."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sally is a great trial attorney and treats every case with the utmost care and legal acumen. She is always prepared and will go the extra mile for her clients. Sally will perform every aspect from research through trial with great attention to detail."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Roberts is the first lawyer I call when I have a question on civil rights. We have worked together on several matters in the past and I look forward to the opportunity to work with her again. She is a luminary in her field."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Roberts is exceptionally erudite in the law and legal procedure. Her greatest attribute however, is her tireless advocacy for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sally is an extremely diligent and relentless attorney. She gets the job done in a timely and effective manner. I would recommend her to anyone with a civil issue."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is knowable of the law, creative in her use of procedure, vigorous in her pursuit of her client's cause and accurate in her estimate of merits of the case."
"Sally Roberts is an outstanding attorney. She has a depth of knowledge and a tenacity that should make any client confident that she will overturn all stones and provide the best representation possible."
"I do not know and have never met Sally Roberts but we have crossed paths by answering many common questions on AVVO. Having answered nearly 13,000 questions myself I come across a lot of lawyers, but precious few catch my eye often enough to register, and Sally is at the top of that list. She is obviously intelligent, insightful, skilled and experienced, but she also exhibits an incredible combination of compassion and aggression, which, I am quite confident, translates very favorably to her clients (who no doubt enjoy the compassion and reap the rewards of the aggression). If you have a Personal injury, Civil Rights, Car Accident or Wrongful Death case anywhere near Hartford then I urge you to reach out to Sally Roberts. l earnestly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Roberts is very agressive and hard working. She really has put us thru the paces. In addition to fighting hard for her clients, she an honorable and skilled adversary."
"Attorney Roberts is a tenacious and focused advocate. She works hard and never gives up. I am glad to endorse her."
"Sally is fantastic. When you hire a lawyer, you need an ADVOCATE. That's what she is, through and through."
"I have known Atty Roberts for many years and have worked along side her on a number of cases. She is a hard working and dedicated advocate for her clients."
"Ms. Roberts is passionate about civil rights and passionate about getting justice for her clients. Her passion is matched by her willingness to fight for her clients. If you have been wronged, Sally Roberts is a good person to have in your corner"
"Ms. Roberts has earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues and clients. I gladly endorse her professional services."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
My Connecticut Story Grand Prize winner, Connecticut Tourism
2008
President's award, Preventive Medicine Center
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Sally A. Roberts
2004 - 2010
Associate attorney, Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP
1985 - 1990
Associate attorney, Day, Berry & Howard
1984 - 1985
Law Clerk to Justice Dannehy & Judge Daly, CT Appellate Court
Associations
2006 - Present
National Police Accountability Project
Sample of Legal Cases
Substantial settlement
Substantial settlement
Education
1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Publications
2011
2010
2010
2008
2007
Languages
English
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