I believe that my role as an attorney is to passionately advocate for my clients. People hire me because they want someone who is willing to fight. I represent people accused of all types of crimes as well as those injured by others.
Practice areas
I provide agressive criminal defense in both state and federal courts.
19 years
Over 7 years experience representing injured people in a variety of personal injury cases (motor vehicle, slip and fall)
19 years
19 years
Representing buyers and sellers of homes and business. Residential and Commercial closings.
19 years
19 years
Languages spoken
Greek
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CT | Active | 2002 | 12/23/2020 |
Legal answers | 10 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | The Kaloidis Law Firm, LLC | 2009 - Present |
Associate | Moynahan & Minnella, LLC | 2002 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Executive Board | 2010 - Present |
Hellenic Bar Association of Connecticut | Vice President | 2010 - Present |
National Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2014 - 2016 |
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2003 - 2014 |
Connecticut Bar Association | Member | 2002 - 2010 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Meriden Record Journal | Arrest of Bus Driver Prompts Bill | 2018 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Miami School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
The George Washington University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
The Gunnery | HS Diploma | 1995 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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WBA CLE | Diversionary Programs | 2017 |
Annual Criminal Law Seminar | Maguire Hearings | 2016 |
Annual Meeting and Seminar | Closing Arguments | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. Sherman Peters | Not Guilty |
State of Connecticut v. Espinoza | Not Guilty |
O'Neal-Arafat v. Zurko Smith | $300,000 award for client |
State of Connecticut v. Luis Irizarry | Not Guilty |
State of Connecticut v. Padilla | Not Guilty |
State of Connecticut v. Deluca | Not Guilty |
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Thomas Porzio, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 2, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Lage, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 10, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
John should be at the top of anyone's list seeking a lawyer who is an absolutely tenacious advocate. John is an attorney who exemplifies "fight." When you combine those attributes with his natural talent and skill in the courtroom, it's hard to find a better option than Attorney Kaloidis.
Peter Karayiannis, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 3, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Johnis an excellent lawyer who uses his knowledge and experience to obtain great results for his clients. I would endorse him for any criminal, personal injury or real estate matter!
Daniel Miller, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 11, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Kathleen Rallo, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Ioannis. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
John is one of the upcoming top young lawyers in Connecticut. Really takes his client's best interests to heart and provides vigorous and extremely competent representation. Thorough and very professional . You won't go wrong with John.
Having been a classmate of Mr. Kaloidis in law school, I feel well qualified to opine on his abilities as an advocate. While we practice in different states, I have had the opportunity to discuss evidentiary, procedural, and strategic matters with Yianni over the years, and opine without hesitation that he is a well-versed, well qualified, aggressive advocate for his clients.
Patrick Cooney, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. John is hard working and gets results. I have referred clients to him in the past and he has always helped them reached their desired outcome. He has the ability to both fight for his client's rights and the skill to navigate the pre-trial negotiation process.
David Compagnone, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 21, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. as we worked together for years and Ioannis is very detail oriented and sincerely cares about achieving the best possible results for his clients. He is extremely capable and well versed in criminal defense having done trials for years on both felony and misdemeanor cases.
John Thygerson, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 28, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. His expertise and trial success are well known throughout the legal community.
Kevin Black, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 17, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. John has an excellent reputation gained through hard work, zealous advocacy and proven results. He is a regular contributor to the criminal law legal community in Connecticut and is always willing to assist fellow lawyers when needed.
Michael Culkin, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 14, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Attorney Kaloidis, John has a proven track record of being a zealous and successful advocate for his criminal defendant clients.
Kevin Smith, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 12, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Kaloidis has a record of successful trial defense that speaks for itself. He is a zealous advocate for his clients, and a great resource to his colleagues.
Jason Lipsky, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 2, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse John Kaloidis. He is one of the best local criminal defense lawyers in the Waterbury area. I have worked with him on several highly challenging matters, and he gives 110% for his clients. John has received two "not guilty" verdicts in the last two months against well-seasoned prosecutors. He is highly respected by area judges. Any criminal defendant would be in good hands with John as their attorney.
Jeremy Donnelly, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 20, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I met Attorney Kaloidis at Waterbury Superior Court five years ago. I have observed him in court and have worked along side him when we represented co-defendants. You cannot find a more diligent, intelligent, and effective attorney in Waterbury.
Justin Maffeo, General practice Attorney on Jan 20, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Atty. Kaloidis has earned the reputation of being one of the most highly regarded attorneys in Waterbury as well as throughout the state. His commitment and dedication is evident by the results he attains for those he represents. His methods of practice have earned him the respect of his colleagues as well as the members of the bench before whom he appears. I would highly recommend Atty. Kaloidis to anyone seeking quality legal representation.
Joseph Decicco, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 18, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Attorney Kaloidis both personally and professionally for a number of years. His knowledge and ability within the criminal defense community is unsurpassed. John has been a resource to me many times. Clients no doubt gain the benefit of his skills as a practicioner and advocate.
Robert Serafinowicz, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 19, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known John or several years and can say he is one of the most dilligent and prepared lawyers I know. His approach in defending is client is always well thought out.