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Sebastian Desantis
About Sebastian
Biography
Attorney Sebastian DeSantis has represented clients for over 20 years in all types of legal matters. With a primary focus on matters relating to criminal defense he has significant experience in all aspects of representing someone who is accused of committing a crime. When something as serious as you, or your family members, liberty or good name is at stake you need an attorney with years of experience. Attorney DeSantis has the experience and skills needed when you, or your family, needs the best in all around legal representation.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
90%
29 years | 1,000 cases
Appeals
10%
24 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 15 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2010
Licensed in Connecticut for 27 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1998
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
Location
Desantis Law Firm, LLC
345 State St, P O Box 191, New London, CT, 06320-6123
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Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Positive Experience, Would Recommend
I hired Mr. DeSantis to help with a criminal matter involving my adult child. He gave spot-on advice via telephone and e-mail and all charges were ultimately dismissed. I would definitely recommend.
Sebastian Desantis's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Sebastian Desantis is a highly competent criminal defense attorney who handles complex matters in state and federal court. He is well regarded by his peers and by the state and federal judiciary. He always provides his clients with sound legal advice. It was a pleasure working with him in the matters where we shared co-defendants."
"As the current President of the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, I endorse Attorney Desantis. Attorney Desantis is a member in good standing in our organization and a well regarded criminal defense lawyer in the state. He has shown a passion for criminal defense issues and zealously defends people charged with criminal offenses."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.
Reprimand issued in CT, 2024
updated on 02/10/2025A reprimand is an order from the Statewide Grievance Committee after it has found that an attorney has engaged in ethical misconduct. If an attorney receives more than 3 reprimands in 5 years, a presentment must be filed against the attorney so the Superior Court can decide if more serious discipline should be ordered.
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2020
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Certified as Criminal Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2004
Client/Peer Review Rating 2.9, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, DeSantis Law Firm, LLC
1998 - 2011
Partner, Sabilia & DeSantis, LLC
Associations
2006 - Present
National Board of Trial Advocacy
2006 - Present
Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
1999 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Jean Jacques
This case was expected to be an open and shut guilty. A defense was presented that put that assumption aside and presented a real defense where it was not an open and shut case.
Education
1997
Suffolk University Law School
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
Speaking Engagements
2004
Eastern Public T.V.
Criminal Defense
Publications
2018
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Guides