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    Philip Dale Russell

    Philip Dale Russell

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    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: I try criminal cases to juries. I try civil cases to juries. I've argued appeals. Many lawyers who advertise on the internet and on AVVO have never done any of these things. When considering hiring a criminal lawyer, you should always ask: "How ma...
    Rating:  10
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    Kirstin B Coffin

    Kirstin B Coffin

    5.04 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I've been dealing with Kristen for years, she means business and gets the job done! She always went above and beyond in all my cases. I always recommend her to family and friends and they talked nothing but good about her,and were happy with the r..."
    Rating:  7.6
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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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    Sean C Donohue

    Sean C Donohue

    5.08 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate and more
    Bio: It is my desire to provide excellent representation to each of my clients with top level service. I know that each client's case is extremely important to them. Therefore, my office works hard to keep clients informed and allow them the opportunit...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Chris Robert Nelson

    Chris Robert Nelson

    5.01 review
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Bankruptcy & Debt and more
    Bio: Before deciding to open my own firm, I worked as an associate for several years at a prestigious firm in New Haven County were I received significant experience in a many different areas of the law. I now use that experience as a general practitio...
    Rating:  10
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    Joel A Defelice

    Joel A Defelice

    5.02 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Bio: Joel A. DeFelice was born in Leominster, Massachusetts and now resides in Ellington, Connecticut. He received a Bachelor's and Master's Degree from The American University, School of Public Affairs in Washington, D.C., where Joel was a Dean's Scho...
    Rating:  9.7
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    Virginia Marie Gillette

    Virginia Marie Gillette

    5.017 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Attorney Virginia Gillette is a member in good standing of the Connecticut State Bar and admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. Her practice includes matters related to criminal investigations...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Bradley Lawrence Sorrentino

    Bradley Lawrence Sorrentino

    5.015 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Attorney Sorrentino, or Brad as he prefers to be called, is an experienced, energetic, and passionate lawyer who is dedicated to working tirelessly to solve your legal issue. Brad prides himself on his ability to relate to his clients' problem, hi...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Thomas William Moyher

    Thomas William Moyher

    5.01 review
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Estate Planning
    Bio: Today Mr. Moyher is an Associate in the Westport, Connecticut office of Maya Murphy where he focuses primarily on civil litigation (breach of contract, fraud, collection, sale of goods, intentional torts, negligence and employment discrimination) ...
    Rating:  9.1
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    Stephen L. Mangan

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    Stephen L. Mangan

    5.012 reviews
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    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, Real Estate and more
    Bio: Steve Mangan has been practicing law for nearly 40 years. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Economics and his Law degree, he began his law career working with his father, the late Atty. Jack Mangan. In 1987, he joined Ericson, Scalise & Woo...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Scott Allen Leventhal

    Scott Allen Leventhal

    4.48 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Leventhal earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business from the University of Southern New Hampshire and thereafter, an MBA from the University of New Haven. Mr. Leventhal then received his Law Degree from Quinnipiac University and was recognized ...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Matthew J. Collins

    Matthew J. Collins

    4.515 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime
    Review: "I hired Matthew to defend me in court after I was accused of assault and domestic violence. Matthew Collins was the one who called me back and was helpful on the phone. When we met, he was sympathetic to my situation and explained everything clear..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    David J Marantz

    David J Marantz

    4.25 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Review: "A year ago my family found ourselves in a very difficult and traumatic situation. We were fighting against the state and were told it would be impossible to get our babies back. I called around and spoke with multiple lawyers; after sitting down w..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Sharen Anne Friday

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    Sharen Anne Friday

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    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Rating:  9.2
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    Steven M Allinson

    Steven M Allinson

    5.08 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: Attorney Steven Allinson earned his Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2007 and was awarded a Dean's Scholarship. While attending Quinnipiac, Steve worked for the Quinnipiac University Legal Clinic helping the community by pr...
    Rating:  9.4
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    Wendy Anne Grispin

    Wendy Anne Grispin

    5.01 review
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Bio: Litigation attorney for more than 23 years.
    Rating:  8.2
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    Matthew J Broder

    Matthew J Broder

    5.06 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: The Law Office of Matthew J. Broder is a General Practice which focuses on providing personal service at a reasonable fee for both individual and business clients. Attorney Broder has more than twenty years of experience conducting trials througho...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Tara Leigh Knight

    Tara Leigh Knight

    5.09 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Tara Knight is the founding member and senior partner of the firm of Knight & Cerritelli L.L.C. located in New Haven, Connecticut. Attorney Knight specializes in criminal defense law and is board-certified in criminal trial advocacy by the Nationa...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Stuart Hawkins

    Stuart Hawkins

    5.09 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: I received a J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law (2004) and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Colorado at Boulder (2000). I'm a member of the Connecticut Bar (2004) and is also admitted to practice in the United States Distr...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Ismian Feraizi

    Ismian Feraizi

    4.885 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation
    Review: "When all faith was lost within my case Izzy restored hope with patience and persistence! Izzy exudes professionalism catering to every detail of your case with his attentiveness and will to go above and beyond I commend Malan legal and undoubtedly..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    H Brian Dumeer

    H Brian Dumeer

    4.69 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Attorney H. Brian Dumeer is a personal injury and criminal defense attorney in Hartford. He has a passion for helping those in need, and fulfills this passion by advocating for those who cannot fight for themselves. Contact attorney Dumeer today t...
    Rating:  8.4
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