ATTORNEY PAOLETTI IS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE BEFORE ALL STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS IN CONNECTICUT, AS WELL AS BEFORE THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT AND THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT. HE HAS SERVED AS A SPECIAL MASTER FOR THE CONNECTICUT SUPERIOR COURT AND LECTURED BEFORE THE GREATER BRIDGEPORT BAR ASSOCIATION. HE ALSO SAT ON THE REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARD FOR HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE. ATTORNEY PAOLETTI IS A MEMBER OF THE MILLION DOLLAR ADVOCATE FORUM, AN ORGANIZATION WHOSE MEMBERSHIP IS LIMITED TO ATTORNEYS WHO HAVE OBTAINED SETTLEMENTS OR JUDGEMENTS OF $1 MILLION OR MORE.(PLEASE NOTE PAST SETTLEMENTS OR JUDGEMENTS ARE NO INDICATION OFTHE VALUE OF YOUR CASE.) ATTORNEY PAOLETTI HAS AN AV PEER REVIEW RATING FROM MARTINDALE -HUBBELL, THE HIGHEST RATING AVAILABLE, A TESTAMENT TO HIS PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ETHICS.
Practice areas
39 years
39 years
39 years
39 years
39 years
Languages spoken
English
3301 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT, 06606
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CT | Active | 1982 | 12/23/2020 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Super Lawyer | Connecticut Magazine | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Connecticut Magazine | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Connecticut Magazine | 2014 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Connecticut Magazine | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | New England Super Lawyers | 2013 |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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PARTNER | PAOLETTI AND GUSMANO | 1982 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 1990 - Present |
Connecticut Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 1990 - Present |
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1988 - Present |
Greater Bridgeport Bar Association | Member | 1984 - Present |
Connecticut Bar Association | Member | 1982 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
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Connecticut Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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California Western School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1982 |
University of Connecticut | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1979 |
Posted by anonymous
Wed Nov 30 2011
I endorse this lawyer.
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 Paoletti is a member in good standing of our organization and well known for his zealous representation of clients in criminal matters.
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Peter Karayiannis, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 9, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Dustin Dow, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 15, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer. He is highly respected in his field.
I endorse this lawyer.
Anthony Tuorto, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 3, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jeremiah Denslow, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
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This lawyer is a tremendous advocate for his clients. I give him my highest endorsement in the field of criminal and DUI defense.
Jonathan Rooker, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Hard work, superior education, and relentless determination have helped this lawyer help his clients, which helps Mr. Paoletti earn his excellent reputation in the community.
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Paoletti is a skilled and respected member of the legal community.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 7, 2014
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I endorse Frederick. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Charles Young, Criminal defense Attorney on May 30, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer as excellent, experienced and trustworthy.
Thomas Leaf, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 6, 2013
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Attorney Paoletti is a great lawyer and I have known him ever since I entered into practice. He is not only helpful as a resource but also a great advocate for his clients. His courtroom demeanor and knowledge makes him an able defender in any criminal context. I recommend him hihgly
John Thygerson, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 2, 2012
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Fred's reputation as a skilled and effective advocate for his clients is both well known and well-deserved. He brings a calm, cool and collected approach to resolving some of the most tumultous types of cases. He is respected by the bench, the prosecutors and fellow members of the bar. I would recommend Fred without reservation!