Teresa Marie Dinardi

Teresa Marie Dinardi

also known as LadyDUI, Teresa DiNardi

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 19 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Wethersfield, CT
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

1290 Silas Deane Highway., Suite 3F, Wethersfield, CT

About Teresa

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 75 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 19 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2006

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No misconduct found

Location

Ruane Attorneys

1290 Silas Deane Highway., Suite 3F, Wethersfield, CT, 06109

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Teresa Marie Dinardi's Reviews

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20 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2018 | DUI & DWI

Superior service

Reached out to Teresa at Ruane Attorneys for info on handling a DUI case. She was very prompt in getting back to me and walked me through the process in a way that was very easy to understand and made the entire situation seem less scary. Highly recommend Teresa for anything and everything DUI relate...d. There's a reason she's known as Lady DUI!

Posted by Mi Sun | August 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Look no further

Attorney Dinardi is not only competent and understanding but she truly goes above and beyond for her client. She kept in contact with me through duration of my case and afterwards. I am writing this review because i want people to know that when consulting a DUI attorney (or a lawyer for any crimina...l charges) they need look no further than attorney Dinardi. She is honest , loyal and extremely competent in her field and speaks to her clients In a way that made me feel like she was giving us and our case personal attention it needed. I was extremely pleased with the outcome of the case, and I owe her and the Ruane attorneys office a debt of gratitude for all of their hard work. Thank you again and i hope that potential clients will read this and find out who is really fighting for them out there when the stakes are high.

Teresa Dinardi

Replied last August 27, 2018

Thank you so much for the review. I was very happy to have been able to help you out!

Posted by GratefulClientCT | July 13, 2018 | Criminal Defense

Awesome attorney - professional, helpful, and attentive

As with any legal matter, the stress of uncertainty and your future hanging in the balance can be overwhelming. Having a good lawyer is the key to making the best of your situation. In my instance, Attorney Dinardi proved to be exactly what I was looking for and needed: a knowledgable advisor and... legal advocate who worked on my behalf to get the best resolution possible. Attorney Dinardi was attentive and responsive to my needs and was always available to answer my questions. Her firm, Ruane Attorneys at Law, was efficient in working with me to make sure my case was positioned for success. She used her knowledge of the law to counsel and guide me, while also reassuring me during a very stressful time. In addition to resolving my case with the best possible outcome, Attorney Dinardi also helped me to address the risks to my reputation by proactively working with the publishers of police blotters to have my name and personally identifiable information removed from the web. Attorney Dinardi is well-connected in the area, which is a benefit to her clients because she is well-known for her friendliness and professional effectiveness. The fact that she is well-known and well-regarded is a major benefit to her clients because prosecutors, judges, and others in the system extend their good will to her clients, which helps ensure a better outcome. I would highly recommend enlisting Attorney Dinardi as your legal representation. She is friendly, professional, knowledgable, and attentive to her clients. She took the time to hear and understand my story and then advocate on my behalf to ensure that I would be able to move forward with my life. I am very grateful to have had Attorney Dinardi in my corner. Not only did she save my livelihood, but she was also really nice to work with and cares about her clients' success.

Teresa Dinardi

Replied last July 13, 2018

Thank you so much for your review!

Posted by THOMAS | July 13, 2018 | DUI & DWI

EXCELLENT D.W.I. ATTORNEY HIGHLY RECOMENDED

I hired Teresa Dinardi in December of 2011 for a 3 dwi arrest. After consulting with many attorneys who i felt were just after my money, i decided to go with Teresa Dinardi who made me feel comfortable and assured at my consultation. Teresa worked very hard and put many hours into my case and was in ...contact with me at all times. ( which you dodnt normally get from a laywer. ) the outcome of my case was great and i was very pleased. She even was working on other issuses for me when the case was over. Overall I would Rate the Attorney a 10+ and highly recomend Teresa Dinardi for any DWI case!!!!

Teresa Dinardi

Replied last July 13, 2018

Thank you Thomas!

Posted by Beatrice | July 13, 2018 | Criminal Defense

With excellence, integrity and sensitivity

On December 11, 2011, I made the worst mistake in my life. It almost cost the life of another woman, and could have ruined my life as well. Because my lawyer was Teresa DiNardi, I am free to make restitution to my victim, rather than lanquishing in jail. Attorney DiNardi advocated for me when I w...asn't willing to defend myself. She never lost sight of the victim, but she reminded me again and again that I deserve a second chance. With her expertise in the area and her reputation throughout the state, there's no question in my mind that the Prosecutor and Judge gave my case the attention one would hope for. She was able to present my case so that even in the extreme situation that I found myself, she succeeded in obtaining a win-win conclusion for both parties, rather than us both losing more than we already had. Her intelligent and sensitive representation made this grueling process more manageable. Because she knows the law and the system, both parties were given time to physically heal from our injuries, and because of her tenacious defense, both parties can now begin the process of emotional healing. Neither myself nor Attorney DiNardi can guarantee your outcome, but I can guarantee you that Attorney DiNardi will fight for you 100%. She is the hope you need if you find yourself having made the same terrible mistake as me. In Attorney DiNardi's hands, you can rest assured that you too will have the best possible outcome that your case allows. If you, or someone you know is driving under the influence, please, stop them by any means necessary. However, if it's already too late, than I encourage you to make the only smart decision possible and hire yourself an excellent Attorney. Teresa DiNardi is that excellent Attorney, and she won't quit until the final verdict is in.

Teresa Dinardi

Replied last July 13, 2018

Thank you for the detailed review Beatrice, so very happy to have helped you out!

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Teresa Marie Dinardi's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicole Christie

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked as opposing counsel with Attorney Dinardi. She is very knowledgeable about this area of the law, and uses that knowledge to defend her clients effectively. She is not afraid to go to trial if necessary."

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James Ruane

Unknown lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I am the current president of the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and I definitely endorse Attorney Dinardi for their work defending people charged with criminal offenses in Connecticut. Attorney Dinardi is a tireless fighter for the accused and zealously defends her clients. If you are seeking an attorney for help with a criminal case, you have found a good one in Attorney Dinardi."

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Kristen Marcroft

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"My firm does not practice DUI/DWI Defense, and we take referral relationships very seriously. When current or potential clients call with needs in this practice area, we know we can confidently send them to Attorney DiNardi. She always picks up the phone, she is incredibly competent and thorough, and she treats the clients we refer as well as we treat the clients we keep. There is no DUI/DWI attorney we trust more."

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Meghan Freed

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"We often refer potential clients to Atty. Dinardi, and they have been ardent in their praise of her. She is devoted to her clients and is a leader in her practice area. Atty. DInardi also devotes time and considerable enthusiasm and insight to the betterment of the profession. By way of one example, I have been thrilled to serve with her for the past two years on the Executive Committee of the Connecticut Bar Association's LGBT section. I enthusiastically endorse Atty. Dinardi."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2013

New Leaders of the Law Award, Connecticut Law Tribune

2013

40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Ruane Attorneys

2006 - 2011

Associate, Ruane Attorneys

2005 - 2006

Intern, First American Title Insurance Company

2004 - 2005

Intern, Office of Chief Council to the IRS

Associations

2015 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association - LGBT Section

Treasurer

2013 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - 2015

Connecticut Bar Association - LGBT Section

Secretary

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. James Hood

State v. James Marsh

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Education

2006

Western New England Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Saint Joseph College

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2009

CCDLA DUI Seminar

Essential DUI Caselaw

Publications

2013

Connecticut Law Tribune New Leaders in the Law

2012

Hartford Business Journal DUI Lady Got Start in a Call Center

2011

American Bar Association Journal Lady Legal Not so Lady Like

2009

Languages

English

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