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also known as Jay Ruane
I've been a practicing attorney for 20 years and every day wake up ready to go to battle to fight for my clients. In that time I have represented blue collar, white collar and no collar people who need a fighter on their side. My reputation in the legal community in Connecticut speaks for itself. I have lectured and written books that have become Amazon best sellers and can help you with a in person, video or phone consultation for free if you just reach out and connect with me.
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27 years | 4,300 cases
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Acquired: 2015
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State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1998
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1 Enterprise Drive, Suite 305, Shelton, CT, 06484
955 Connecticut Avenue, Unit 1306, Bridgeport, CT, 06607
35 Pearl Street, Unit 2C, New Britain, CT, 06051
928 Chapel Street, Suite 208, New Haven, CT, 06511
82 Chelsea Harbor Drive, Suite 2, Norwich, CT, 06360
22 Pasco Drive, East Windsor, CT, 06088
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Posted by anonymous | June 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
It was odd receiving a “Thank You” postcard from Ruane Attorneys, the only real work they completed on my case. As a client, you will get lied to your face, ignored, belittled, yelled at, and all your communication outsourced to a paralegal who gives/untimely texts you wrong information that was i...
Posted by Alicia | July 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney
My experience with the Ruane Firm has been amazing. All of the staff were helpful and attentive. I am very pleased with how they do there work. Krista answered any questions I had promptly, would inform me about anything needed for my application process,and any changes or updates. My exchanges with ...
Posted by Ramon | February 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I hired this attorney to help me expunge my record. For a reasonable price they help me with all the paper work and filed it all to the right places. With there help I was granted a full pardon. I would recommend them and there team to anyone that is seeking an expungement.
Posted by Joel | January 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney
A couple years ago I started to file a pardon application on my own. while I was in the process I started to realize this was more of a daunting task than I thought. I found Attorney Ruane on Mr. Pardons and gave them a call. Krista worked with me from the start, and was upfront and honest with me on...
Posted by Christopher | December 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This firm really guided me through the whole process.It took about 12 months but well worth the wait.This firm has really change my life for the better. I just want to say thank you to the whole team for everything going into 2018 with a clean record.
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ruane has an impeccable reputation in the practice areas of DUI Defense and Criminal Defense in Connecticut. I would highly recommend his services."
"Attorney Ruane is a leader in criminal defense who is always pushing the boundary in the zealous advocacy of his clients."
"Attorney Jay Ruane has well earned his widespread reputation as the preeminent DUI attorney in our state. He is dedicated, insightful, and an excellent colleague to whom many lawyers turn for opinions and advice."
"Jay is well known for his skill and knowledge in DWI defense. He is a superb source for expert information and advice on even the most technically complicated of DWI cases. He is also a compassionate and driven advocate and unrelenting in his defense not only of his clients, but also of the Constitution."
"I haven't read any of Jay's reviews but my guess is they can all be summed up with 4 words: "Jay is the man." He is the lawyer other lawyers refer to when they have a complicated case. No higher review than that."
"Attorney Ruane is the first and last name in OUI defense in CT. I've known him and his firm since I became an attorney and they lead the field in developing case law to turn the tables on the State and zealously advocate for their clients. If you are in CT and get pulled over for OUI, Attorney James Ruane should be one of the first names you dial if not the first."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jay is very good at advocating for his clients. He keeps abreast of the science involved in litigating DUI/DWI mattes and he is passonate about defending his clients. Jay is a great lawyer and I would not hesitate to have him help me if I were in need of legal help."
"Jay's knowledge is breath testing, blood testing, and urine testing as well as field sobriety testing and drug recognition, have made Jay THE attorney to hire. He is a true zealous advoctae for his clients. If I were arrested for DUI in CT., he is the only lawyer I would trust to properly handle my case."
"Hands down the best DWI attroney in the state! If the case involves unique issues relating to the breathalyzer, who ya gonna call? Jay Ruane. If the case involves scientific testimony and a beatdown of the state's experts, who ya gonna call? Jay Ruane. If the client is facing significant jail time because this is the 5th dwi arrest in 10 years. who ya gonna call? You know who...Jay Ruane! He truly is a nationally recognized expert in this field and I endorse him without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have attended several national seminars with Jay and have been very impressed with him. Whether it is a seminar where he is presenting or where we talk about strategy over a burger, his attention to detail and knowledge of the relevant issues always impresses. I would hire him for a dwi in a heartbeat."
"Jay is a nationally recognized attorney who has the expertise to represent clients at the highest level. I had the privilege of attending an advanced trial skills seminar with him. He clearly demonstrated to me that he has a high level of knowledge in all matters related to DUI. Jay is among the elite lawyers in the field of DUI anyone charged with a DUI in Connecticut is lucky to have him on their side."
"I have known Jay Ruane for years. Whn my clients have Connecticut licensing issues or questions, or when they are arrested for DUI in Connecticut, I recommend Attorney Ruane to them. The feedback I have received from clients I have referred to him has been overwhelmingly positive. Attorney Ruane is THE go-to DUI lawyer in Connecticut."
"Jay is a lawyer who is dedicated to his profession. He travels across the US constantly learning and teaching in the field of DUI defense. I have learned a lot from Jay and I am confident that you can do no better than hiring Jay to be on your side."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Attorney Ruane is the preeminent DUI defense attorney in the State of Connecticut. His experience and proficiency is unmatched."
"I first met Attorney Ruane at a forensic conference in San Diego, CA. He is a top notch DUI attorney and the go to lawyer in Connecticut. He is a tireless advocate for his clients and is constantly spending time in training to hone an already impressive set of trial skills. His knowledge in the DUI field is vast and his approach to DUI cases is to act in a professionally aggressive manner. Attorney Ruane's opinion is constantly being sought by attorneys in the DUI community. He has lectured on DUI subjects to other lawyers in the field and has all of the qualifications and credentials you would expect from a lawyer at the top of his game. I would recommend his services to a friend or family member charged with a DUI in Connecticut. I have no reservation in endorsing him and I look forward to watching his reputation in the DUI community continuing to grow."
"I strongly endorse Attorney Ruane. We have consulted on numerous cases and I have seen Jay "in action" in court. He is highly competent, energetic and knowledgeable. He believes in and fights for his clients. His work is always top notch and his knowledge of DUI/DWI practice area is second to none."
"I met James a number of years ago at one of the top DUI seminars in the nation. James was well known among the attendees and our mutual dedication to our trade made us fast friends. James has an outstanding reputation for his tenacity, knowledge, courtroom ability and winning record. I have enjoyed seeing James every year at the big four national DWI seminars. James is on my list to exchange emails when a particularly difficult case arises for trial strategy ideas. James' practice includes Felonies and the most difficult alcohol related cases faced in the criminal defense arena. I am proud to endorse James and would be honored to try a case with him if ever the opportunity presents itself. As a former police officer and judge I have seen the best of the best in criminal trial lawyers. I respect James and place him securely on this list and on my list of "go to" attorneys that I keep handy when i need to refer out of state cases."
"Jay Ruane is a hard-working, no-nonsense attorney who gets results! He is known across the country as one of the best defense attorneys in the U.S. If you are arrested in Connecticut, call Jay Ruane now!"
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2016
DUI Superlawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
DUI Superlawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Service Award, National College for DUI Defense
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Innovation Award, Lex Innovatio
2010
Service Award, Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2009
Service Award, Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2006
New Leader of the Law, CT Law Tribune
1998
M. Joseph Blumenfeld Award, University of Connecticut School of Law
1998 - 2000
Deputy Assistant Public Defender, State of Connecticut Office of the Public Defender
2017 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationTop 100
2015 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationFaculty
2014 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationFounding Member
2000 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseState Delegate
Member
Member
Member
Member
2015 - 2016
Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationPresident
2014 - 2016
National College of DUI DefenseFaculty
2014 - 2015
Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationPresident Elect
Affirmed
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
DRE
2016
Nuts & Bolts of Criminal Defense
2015
2015
2014
2014
2014
Visuals In Closing Arguments
2014
Nuts and Bolts of DUI
2014
2014
Social Media Ethics
2014
2014
2013
DUI Defense
2013
2012
Social Media Ethics
2008
Why Breath Testing is Unconstitutional
2015
2014
2014
2014
2007
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