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Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Gun Law, Expungement and more

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Rating: 6.8

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Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Rights

Review: "I hired Attorney Conway to represent me in a legal matter. He handled my case with extreme competency, efficiency, and compassion. A very favorable outcome resulted and I am grateful to have found him to represent me. I would highly recommend the ..."

Rating: 9.1

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Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

Bio: Attorney Carlos A. Santos was born and raised in Naugatuck, Connecticut, and has deep roots in the local community. He received his early education at St. Francis of Assisi School, graduating in 1985, and went on to Holy Cross High School, where h...

Rating: 7.8

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Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: If you are looking for a Danbury criminal defense attorney,look no further. Hiring the right attorney can mean the difference between jail time and freedom and they do not mess around. The team at Jowdy Jowdy prides themselves on offers their clie...

Rating: 7.3

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Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more

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Rating: 9.1

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Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Family and more

Bio: Attorney Brandon Fontaine is an experienced advocate for his clients in the areas of family law and divorce, appellate law, and civil litigation. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Brand...

Rating: 10

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Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Medicaid & Medicare and more

Bio: Alan J. Sobol is a member of Pullman & Comley’s Litigation Department and White Collar, Criminal Defense and Corporate Investigations practice. He also serves in the firm's Health Care and Construction practices.Alan has represented both corporate...

Rating: 10

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Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury

Review: "I first consulted with Justin Fappiano while working with on my wife's application for permanent residency before we had gotten married, so that we could make arrangements with the date of the wedding and when to file for the permanent residency. ..."

Rating: 8.5

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Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "In 2016 I was wrongfully accused or very offenses I did not commit. After 3 years facing the matter with a public defender I hired attorney Bussert. From the start he was knowledgeable, responsive and aggressive in defending me in court. Before tr..."

Rating: 9.9

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Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile

Review: "Amir has helped me settle a estate, close on a house, and quit-claim properties into LLC's. I could tell when speaking with him that he has a lot of experience with family and real estate law. I feel comfortable knowing that he will do what's best..."

Rating: 8.1

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Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Federal Crime and more

Bio: Criminal Defense Representation in State and Federal cases--from DUI to Murder, and Trial experience that can be counted on. Stephan Seeger received his Juris Doctor (cum laude) from S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo School of Law in 1998, where he was an edito...

Rating: 7.4

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Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Foreclosure and more

Bio: lya I. Press is a native of St. Petersburg, Russia and a long term resident of West Hartford, Connecticut witha solideducational and professional background. He studied around the world but more locally he studied Political Science and History at ...

Rating: 8.8

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Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut, Attorney Stephen DeLeo earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Seton Hall University and received his Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1997. In 1997 Stephen DeLeo was admitted to pract...

Rating: 7.7

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Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Discrimination and more

Bio: Steve Fitzgerald represents individuals in employment and personal injury matters in Connecticut’s state and federal courts. He also represents railroad workers in courts throughout the country. Steve has won several multi-million dollar jury verd...

Rating: 9.3

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Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law and more

Bio: Attorney Katrina M. Ross joined the Woolf Law Firm, LLC, in 2023, bringing with her a wealth of experience in criminal defense and civil rights litigation. Attorney Ross is a skilled trial attorney who has dedicated her entire career to excellence...

Rating: 7.8

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Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Attorney Dwyer is a Connecticut native, born and raised in New Haven County, where his father, Gerald P. Dwyer, practiced law for over 35 years. Attorney Dwyer earned his law degree from Vermont Law School. Following law school Attorney Dwyer was ...

Rating: 9.2

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