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Attorney Colarusso is a Former Prosecutor with over 38 years of experience in the criminal field, including jury and non jury trials.
Professional, Knowledgeable and Accessible.
He is admitted and practices in Connecticut (1993), New York (1983) and the Federal Courts of both states.
He has succesfully defended Murder, Attempted Murder, Assault, Burglary, Domestic Violence, Drug, DWI, DUI, Economic Crimes, Juvenile Matters, Sex Offenses, Child Pornography, Motor Vehicle and Traffic matters.
He brings his understanding of the courts and the law to vigorously defend his clients.
His practice is limited to all Criminal and DWI/DUI matters.
Attorney Colarusso will fight to Protect Your Rights during every stage of the Criminal Process.
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44 years
44 years
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State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
State: New York
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
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245 Main Street, 4th Floor, White Plains, NY, 10601
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Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Attorney Colarusso made the biggest impact in my family's life
I hired Attorney Colarusso for my son's defense. No one in my family was familiar with criminal courts - we were stunned and perhaps in denial that our criminal system could fail to see my son for who he was. Luckily, I was referred to Joe and he assumed his role of defense and educating us and pre...
Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Great Attorney - Knows the NY System Very Well
I hired Attorney Colarusso in the fall of 2015 for his services in a domestic violence incident. I reside in Connecticut however my charges were filed in New York City which made selecting a counsel difficult for an attorney who practices in both states. Attorney Colarusso was excellent in assisting ...
Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Treated me like his own daughter
I went to Joseph for a DUI charge in Connecticut and I could not have been more satisfied by his expertise, professionalism, and dedication to my case. He is an amazing lawyer who has tons of experience and is very familiar with the Stamford courts. He was well informed and did all he could to be pr...
Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2015 | Drug Crime
Great Trust and Attention to Detail
Atty Colarusso represented me in a drug possession case and provided excellent details with respect to expectations, outcome and then most importantly court records. I highly recommend Atty Colarusso as he is a gentleman and an excellent lawyer.
Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Great lawyer and Representation
Mr. Colarusso was able to competently defend me in a case where I was accused of possessing a narcotic, cocaine. I was stopped on a traffic stop, ask to get out of my vehicle, which was then searched and ramsacked. Officers found a pill, asking me what it was, i said it was my Yohimbine diet supplem...
"First rate criminal defense lawyer. Seasoned and experienced. A former prosecutor who knows the system inside out. Joseph Colarusso is respected by judges, prosecutors, and colleagues. You can't go wrong in retaining him."
"Joe is a highly respected and, more importantly, highly effective criminal defense attorney. I routinely refer clients to Joe f I am conflicted out and he always goes the extra mile for all of his clients. I recommend him without reservation!"
"Joe is the very rare lawyer these days who really has it all. He's an experienced trial attorney and knows how try a case. He's compassionate. He's conscientious and diligent. He's very intelligent and strategically very astute. I'm always happy to refer a client to Joe."
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1981
Agency & Partnership, American Jurisprudence Award
1987 - Present
Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney, Law Offices of Joseph J. Colarusso
1981 - 1986
Assistant District Attorney, Office Of The Bronx County District Attorney
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1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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