E Gregory Cerritelli

E Gregory Cerritelli

4.3
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New Haven, CT
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Administrative Law

2 Lincoln St., New Haven, CT

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Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 28 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1998

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 28 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Knight & Cerritelli LLC

2 Lincoln St., New Haven, CT, 06510

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E Gregory Cerritelli's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly recommend

I got involved in some legal problems in late 2017 and was being charged with a very serious criminal charge. This was a very dark, uncertain, and frightening time for me. Cerritelli helped me out so much. He was transparent, understanding and reliable. I am now able to say I can close that chapter i...n my like and my record is clean and the court outcome was victorious. I highly recommend him!

Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Outstanding job

I hired Attorney Cerritelli to represent me in a DUI case. He has outstanding interpersonal skills and represented me perfectly with no complaints. He has a great background and is extremely knowledgeable about the law and specific court venues. We hit a few small bumps along the way and he was alway...s there to assist, night and day. He's also extremely responsive which made a difficult process much easier to deal with.

Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

JOB WELL DONE!

My situation was dire and time sensitive as in my job being on the line and he did not hesitate in his initiative to understand the situation and take action. I would definitely recommend him to my friends and family. Thanks for your service.

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Beyond Perfect

Attorney Cerritelli immediately understood my issues and assured me that he could achieve the best results possible. That was true. All the while he was communicative, very fast to respond, and extremely patient. I would urge anyone considering this attorney to do so with confidence. His professional...ism and experience made my process smoother than I could have imagined.

Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Attorney Greg Cerritelli is the man for the job!

After consulting with other Attorneys and not being satisfied with response times and no sense of confidence in my case, I reached out to my Police Departments Union Attorney which in turn I was referred to the law firm of Knight & Cerritelli. My Union Attorney could not help me because he didn't pra...ctice law in State of Connecticut. My Case: I got a little carried away at a friends birthday celebration and one thing led to another and before you know it. . . I was in handcuffs. I was charged with two Felonies and one misdemeanor. This was detrimental to me because it was not only my first time being arrested but it also put an abrupt stop to my dream job as a Police Officer. I knew in order to get back on the job that I needed a spotless record. No convictions, nothing. I needed the best of the best. No ifs, ands, or buts, about it. I did my own research on this firm and on Attorney Cerritelli specifically, I was impressed with his credentials, success rate in serious criminal cases, and other client reviews. Attorney Cerritelli is a former Police Officer himself so he understood what I was going through not only with the criminal charges against me and the court process but with the administrative issues I was facing within my Department. My case went on for six months and every step of the way Attorney Cerritelli was professional, honest, always prepared, and offered a wealth of knowledge. Communication was fantastic!! Anytime I needed anything or had a question, If he wasn't in court I received a call or text back right away. Even on a Saturday morning!!! That meant a lot to me. The criminal charges against me had the possibility of ruining my career and the rest of my life so winning the case meant the world to me, Attorney Cerritelli made me feel as if it was just as important to him. Attorney Cerritelli beat the case and had ALL the charges against me dismissed. I could not be more thankful for his help. If you are looking for quality representation, Attorney Cerritelli is the man for the job!

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E Gregory Cerritelli's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charles Young

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Cerritelli is an outstanding lawyer highly regarded in the legal community and an excellent advocate."

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Michael McMinn

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Cerritelli and I worked together on a case in which he defended the criminal portion of the case. The Client raved to me about his representation. He has the expertise and experience to win even the most difficult cases. Attorney Cerritelli is highly regarded by his colleagues and his clients. It is a pleasure for me to endorse Attorney Cerritelli for his efforts and his history of success in providing valuable service to clients in need."

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James Ruane

Unknown lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been practicing criminal law in Connecticut since 1998 and I am now the President of the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. I endorse and recommend this attorney for their criminal defense skills. Attorney Cerritelli is a member in good standing of our organization and well known for his zealous representation of clients in criminal matters."

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Russell Palmer

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Charles Young

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Matthew Popilowski

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Michael McMinn

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Partner, Knight & Cerritelli, LLC

1999 - Present

Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice, University Of New Haven

1992 - 1998

Police Officer, Town of Seymour

Associations

2010 - Present

Fraternal Order of Police Legal Defense Fund (FOP)

Member

2010 - Present

Peace Officer's Research Association of California (PORAC)

Member

1998 - Present

Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

1997 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

Education

1997

Quinnipiac University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of New Haven

MS - Master of Science

1992

University of New Haven

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

University of New Haven

Criminal Law

Languages

English

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