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    There are 982 criminal defense lawyers in Connecticut. To help you make the best choice, Avvo has curated information on education, work experience and languages. Combine this with 4306 real reviews to determine the best attorney for your needs.

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    Connecticut Has 982 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 4306 Reviews

    Allan F. Friedman

    PRO

    4.960 reviews
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    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    With over 30 years of experience, Attorney Allan F. Friedman is a trusted advocate for individuals facing criminal charges in Connecticut. Based in Stamford, Allan represents clients throughout the state in cases ranging from DUI and domestic viol...
    Kevin M Black

    PRO

    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Former Danbury prosecutor with over 20 years of experience in State Courts.

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    Criminal Defense Lawyers in Connecticut

    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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    Criminal Defense

    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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    Joseph John Colarusso

    PRO

    5.065 reviews
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    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Experienced, Tenacious, Former Prosecutor on your side to guide you through the perils of the Criminal Justice System. Connecticut, New York & Federal Matters. 203-325-2200 Emergency Contact
    Douglas Deane Rudolph

    PRO

    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Good people make mistakes, and everyone deserves a proper defense
    Robert A Salerno

    PRO

    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
    Bio: Robert A. Salerno attended Law School and received a B.S. from High Point University in 2005 and his Juris Doctor in 2009 from Touro Law Center. He was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 2009 and was a Temporary Assistant Clerk working closely wit...
    Edward John Gavin

    PRO

    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, General Practice
    Attorney Gavin is one of Connecticut's most premier Ltigators. He has handled the most high Profile State and Federal cases in Connecticut for over 35 years. He has obtained Million Dollar verdicts and Settlements in Civil cases. He is sought afte...
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Bio: Since 1998, Mark D. Sherman has been a member in good standing of the State Bars of Connecticut, New York and Florida. His practice focuses on criminal and civil litigation, serving clients in the Connecticut and New York metropolitan areas. Mark ...
    Jonathan Ross Sills

    PRO

    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: For more than a decade, Attorney Jonathan R. Sills has represented the accused in criminal and drunk driving defense cases throughout the state of Connecticut. In addition, Attorney Sills helps his clients through complex processes involving Depar...
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Mr. Woolf has been the Managing Attorney of the Woolf & Ross Law Firm, LLC since 1992 (formerly known as Woolf Law Firm, LLC). In this position, he leads the firm in providing legal representation to criminal defendants in the following areas:...
    John D Maxwell

    PRO

    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 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....
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: With Criminal Defense clients, I have years of successful experience. I have handled hundreds of criminal and drunk driving cases. My experience in defending clients charged with criminal and motor vehicle cases is quite expansive. I have tried cr...
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Appeals and more
    Bio: Attorney Trent LaLima a partner at Brown Paindiris & Scott's Hartford office. He has significant experience handling high-profile cases throughout the state of Connecticut. In 2013, Attorney LaLima began his career at the then-named The Law...
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Bio: Attorney Ryan A. O’Neill, a Partner with the Law Offices of Mark Sherman, LLC, is a member in good standing of the State Bars of Connecticut and New York. Since joining the firm in 2008, Ryan has taken the lead on some of the Firm's most complex a...
    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...
    John L Laudati

    PRO

    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...
    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...
    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...
    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.
    John Jeffrey Mager

    PRO

    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.
    Frank J Riccio

    PRO

    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Experienced Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyer fighting for your freedom.

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