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    Edward J Mcmanus

    Edward J Mcmanus

    5.03 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: McManus Law Firm, LLC is devoted to helping those injured by the negligence of others and to defending individuals who have been arrested and charged with crimes. Attorney Edward J. McManus is proud to be a New Haven Personal Injury Lawyer and Cri...
    Rating:  10
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    Kevin Murray Smith

    Kevin Murray Smith

    4.98 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals
    Review: "I found myself in a very difficult situation that I had no knowledge of and had no idea what to do and immediately turned to AVVO after having success with finding a bankruptcy attorney here. It was a very frightening time for myself and my family..."
    Rating:  9.3
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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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    Christopher Thomas DeMatteo

    Christopher Thomas DeMatteo

    5.07 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Juvenile and more
    Bio: I was born and raised in and around New Haven, Connecticut. I earned my bachelor's degree from Boston College and my juris doctor from Marquette. After working as an associate attorney for Jazlowiecki & Jazlowiecki in Bristol, I opened my own offi...
    Rating:  10
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    Ronald K. Bellenot,

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    Ronald K. Bellenot,

    5.018 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Foreclosure and more
    Helping you through life’s trials. Call today 203-304-6042!
    Rating:  7.7
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    J. Christopher Llinas

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    J. Christopher Llinas

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    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration and more
    Trouble with the law? Give me a call. I do criminal, DUI, traffic, and immigration removal defense, at both trial and on appeal, in both state and federal courts.
    Rating:  6.7
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    Audrey Amanda Felsen

    Audrey Amanda Felsen

    5.01 review
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Expungement, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Audrey A. Felsen, Esq. has over 15 years of experience practicing in the areas of criminal law and personal injury law. Attorney Felsen was first admitted to practice in 1999 and is admitted to practice in the following state and federal courts: S...
    Rating:  10
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    Michael R Corsello

    Michael R Corsello

    4.712 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Michael Corsello has been practicing in the areas of criminal and personal injury for over 20 years. His criminal clientele range from blue collar workers to celebrities and CEOs. He has handled a vast range of cases from murder, sexual assault an...
    Rating:  10
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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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    William F Dow

    William F Dow

    4.37 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 57 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Litigation
    Review: "William Dow provides the best representation and legal advice. He is very forward and honest about what he thinks. He considers all possible alternatives and presents them clearly. He is a very thorough and competent professional who always had my..."
    Rating:  9.9
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    Paul V Carty

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    Paul V Carty

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    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Knowledgeable Legal Counsel COMMUNITY-BASED. COMMUNITY-DRIVEN
    Rating:  9.4
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    James I. Glasser

    James I. Glasser

    5.02 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Litigation and more
    Bio: James I. Glasser is a Partner in the New Haven and New York offices of Wiggin and Dana and is Chair of the Litigation Department. Mr. Glasser is a seasoned advocate who has successfully represented corporations and individuals in complex civil lit...
    Rating:  9.1
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    John J Kennedy

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    John J Kennedy

    3.73 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and more
    Representing injured people in Connecticut for over 30 years. Call for free consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    James D Diamond

    James D Diamond

    4.69 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Native Peoples Law and more
    Bio: James D. Diamond is an experienced criminal and civil litigation lawyer. He is certified as a Criminal Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and voted by his peers to be a SuperLawyer every year since 2007. He practices in the ...
    Rating:  9.0
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    Ethan A Levin-Epstein

    Ethan A Levin-Epstein

    4.04 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Discrimination
    Bio: Ethan Levin-Epstein is a seasoned trial lawyer with over 40 years of experience in the criminal law. He has tried more than 30 jury trials to verdict for the prosecution and the defense. He has been designated a Super Lawyer and has been listed si...
    Rating:  10
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    Garlinck Dumont

    Garlinck Dumont

    4.712 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Attorney Dumont is licensed to practice law in the states of Connecticut and Massachusetts. In 2014, Attorney Dumont opened the doors of her general practice law firm to provide stellar legal services while building personal relationships with cli...
    Rating:  10
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    Yona Gregory

    Yona Gregory

    5.030 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Wills & Living Wills and more
    Review: "Yona is absolutely the best, she is very understanding, professional, and nonjudmental; and most importantly, was able to produce the most absolute most ideal outcome for my case. I would higly recommend her to anyone in need of legal help."
    Rating:  9.9
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    Daniel Fernandes Lage

    Daniel Fernandes Lage

    5.018 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: To understand my story, one must first understand the story of the underdog. The underdog is invariably met with challenges that far exceed those faced by others. The underdog is overlooked, never given a real shot at success. No one believes in t...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Paul Mathew Melocowsky

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    Paul Mathew Melocowsky

    5.01 review
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Paul M. Melocowsky is a founder of Melocowsky and Melocowsky. He handles all aspects of litigation including criminal matters, divorce and custody, and personal injury claims. Prior to becoming a partner at Melocowsky and Melocowsky in 1997, he se...
    Rating:  9.1
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    William Whewell

    William Whewell

    5.010 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: I represent clients in many different areas of litigation in state and federal courts throughout Connecticut and New York. My practice involves representation of individuals and businesses in property-related litigation such as foreclosure and sum...
    Rating:  10
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    Heath D. Harte

    Heath D. Harte

    5.08 reviews
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Family and more
    Bio: We Offer The Lean Law Firm Alternative Our law firm, while traditional in service and style, cuts out excessive overhead that is usually associated with law firms by the smart use of technology and experience, thereby allowing us to offer the same...
    Rating:  9.4
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