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    Connecticut Has 979 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 4223 Reviews

    Lawrence H Adler

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    Lawrence H Adler

    5.022 reviews
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    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Insurance and more
    Premium representation & client satisfaction. 26 yrs experience, unprecedented success & results.
    Rating:  10
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    Robert M Berke

    Robert M Berke

    5.035 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Commissioner, Connecticut Criminal Justice Commission, May 2019- Present Chairman, Police Commission, Town of Woodbridge, July 2015-Present Board Ethics, Town of Woodbridge, 2013-2015 Town Moderator, (Chief Election Official) Town of Woodbridge, 2...
    Rating:  9.8
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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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    John D Maxwell

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    John D Maxwell

    5.07 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Senior Partner John Maxwell has been practicing law in Connecticut for over 30 years and joined the firm of Brown, Paindiris & Scott, LLP in 1979. He practices primarily in the areas of criminal law, civil litigation and workers’ compensation. Att...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Frank J Riccio

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    Frank J Riccio

    5.01 review
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Experienced Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyer fighting for your freedom.
    Rating:  10
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    Robert F. Dwyer

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    Robert F. Dwyer

    4.47 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Family and more
    Bio: Are you facing legal issues and looking for trustworthy attorneys or criminal lawyers in CT to help you fight for your rights? It is important to have an experienced lawyer on your side. A lawyer can help you navigate the legal system, understand ...
    Rating:  9.2
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    John Jeffrey Mager

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    John Jeffrey Mager

    5.012 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Our focus is on domestic relations crimes and related offenses.
    Rating:  10
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    John L Laudati

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    John L Laudati

    5.07 reviews
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    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: Since 1981 Attorney John L. Laudati has practiced extensively and primarily as a trial lawyer. He concentrates his practice on civil litigation, personal injury law, collaborative family law and criminal law. He has litigated cases in state and fe...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Peter Gilbert Billings

    Peter Gilbert Billings

    5.031 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Peter Billings is a founding partner of Billings, Barrett & Bowman, LLC. He focuses his practice primarily on criminal matters ranging from minor traffic infractions to the most serious cases of murder, as well as a wide range of family matters in...
    Rating:  10
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    Christine Lynn Landis

    Christine Lynn Landis

    5.039 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Litigation
    Bio: Christine Landis is a partner with the Law Offices of Mark Sherman, and has been with the Firm since 2014. Since then, she has focused on criminal defense, and regularly appears in Connecticut’s state and federal criminal courts. She represents cl...
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew Morgen Maddox

    Matthew Morgen Maddox

    5.07 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
    Bio: Matthew Maddox is driven to secure durable solutions for clients and their families. His representation extends beyond the office and the courtroom where he has tremendous experience. Yes, he is tireless in seeking the best possible results for hi...
    Rating:  10
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    Richard R Brown

    Richard R Brown

    5.04 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Litigation
    Bio: i have been practicing law since i was admitted in Connecticut in 1971. i also have been admitted to the US District Court in Ct. as well as the Second Circuit Court of Appleals in 1972; i was admitted to the US Supreme Ct in was an Assistant Atto...
    Rating:  10
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    Todd A. Bussert

    Todd A. Bussert

    4.97 reviews
    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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    Ioannis A Kaloidis

    Ioannis A Kaloidis

    4.818 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: 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.
    Rating:  10
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    Patrick G Hughes

    Patrick G Hughes

    4.715 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents
    Bio: I am a former active duty United States Marine and in 2011, I took those "Corps" values and started the Law Offices of Patrick G. Hughes, LLC, where my practice areas consist of personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and residential and co...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Vincent Provenzano

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    Vincent Provenzano

    3.97 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Small Firm Attention, Big Firm Results!
    Rating:  9.1
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    William Henry Paetzold

    William Henry Paetzold

    5.010 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: I have been a lawyer for the past 31 years, primarily focusing my practice in the areas of state and federal criminal law. I have tried over 35 cases to verdict, including murders, sexual assaults, drug trafficking, robbery and white collar cases....
    Rating:  10
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    Richard T Meehan

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    Richard T Meehan

    5.05 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Board Certified civil and criminal trial lawyer, AV Rated, 40 years experience
    Rating:  10
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    Timothy C Moynahan

    Timothy C Moynahan

    5.017 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 61 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents
    Bio: At The Moynahan Law Firm in Waterbury, CT, our focus is on building long-term relationships with our personal injury and criminal defense clients. We earn those relationships – due to the trust we develop and the results we produce.
    Rating:  9.8
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    Scott Allen Leventhal

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    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
    DWI, Criminal & Personal Injury attorney for the accused and the injured-Cheshire/ New Haven County
    Rating:  9.2
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    Matthew Evers Willis

    Matthew Evers Willis

    4.940 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: MATTHEW E. WILLIS is a partner in the firm’s litigation department and focuses his practice on personal injury, criminal law (including DUIs) and motor vehicle law. He also handles general business litigation, commercial and residential landlord t...
    Rating:  10
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