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    49 criminal defense lawyers serve Shelton, CT. Compare the best based on 202+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Fairfield County are listed below.

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    Brittany Bussola Paz

    Brittany Bussola Paz

    4.610 reviews
    Ruane Attorneys At Law
    1 Enterprise Drive, Suite 305, Shelton, CT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Appeals and more
    Bio: Attorney Paz has practiced almost exclusively criminal defense for her entire career. While in law school, Attorney Paz interned at the Public Defender’s Office and since admission worked for 5 years at Pattis & Smith in New Haven, where she worke...
    Rating:  10
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    Fred J Anthony

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    Fred J Anthony

    4.713 reviews
    Anthony & Reale
    90 Huntington Street, P.O. Box 2340, Shelton, CT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    30 Years Experience, Personalized Service
    Rating:  9.6
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    Daniel Fernandes Lage

    Daniel Fernandes Lage

    5.018 reviews
    Ruane Attorneys At Law, LLC
    1 Enterprise Dr Ste 305, Shelton, CT
    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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    Grayson Colt Holmes

    Grayson Colt Holmes

    5.01 review
    Ruane Attorneys At Law
    1 Enterprise Drive, Suite 305, Shelton, CT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    Review: "Attorney Holmes worked with me on a criminal matter. He was very punctual, attentive, and represented me to full satisfactions. I highly recommend Attorney Holmes for all of your criminal needs. He is extremely personable and caring."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Jill Marie Russo

    Jill Marie Russo

    5.02 reviews
    Ruane Attorneys At Law, LLC
    1 Enterprise Dr Ste 305, Shelton, CT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect and more
    Review: "Why? Well were do I begin. Easily accessible, great attitude, amazing personality, easy to speak with, flexible, and explains everything twice if needed. I couldn't find a better lawyer than Jill! Jill helped me with my will! Jill has a great pers..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Christopher Michael Cerami

    Christopher Michael Cerami

    5.01 review
    Willinger, Willinger & Bucci P.C.
    1000 Bridgeport Ave Fl 5 01, Shelton, CT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Employment and Labor, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Being a victim of a burglary is difficult not only for the loss of possessions but emotionally stressful. It causes anxiety and a feeling of being violated and unsafe. Attorney Cerami not only addressed the legal issues of my case but was ther..."
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    Nicholas A. Dagosto

    Nicholas A. Dagosto

    5.01 review
    D'Agosto & Howe, LLC
    738 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton, CT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Family and more
    Review: "I think Nick is a great lawyer he really helped me out."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Isaias Luis Pedraza

    Isaias Luis Pedraza

    3.02 reviews
    Ruane Attorneys At Law
    1 Enterprise Dr Ste 305, Shelton, CT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: I am a second generation Puerto Rican who has lived in Connecticut all his life. At a young age, I wanted to always help people and strive to do so today with my legal practice. My faith in God and my legal career run together, both of which I use...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Patrick Paoletti

    Patrick Paoletti

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    Ruane Attorneys At Law
    1 Enterprise Drive, Suite 305, Shelton, CT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Attorney Patrick Paoletti is one of the newest members of our team. He handles DUI cases and other criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. Patrick is an incredibly diligent attorney. His attention to detail and knowledge of the crimi...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Jonathan Andrew Wetmore

    Jonathan Andrew Wetmore

    5.02 reviews
    Law Office of Jonathan A. Wetmore
    6 Huntington St, Shelton, CT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Probate and more
    Bio: Attorney Jonathan A. Wetmore earned his Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law and his B.A from Marist College. Jonathan is licensed to practice law in Connecticut and New York. Attorney Wetmore's diverse law practice includes c...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Georgios Kyriakou Tarasidis

    Georgios Kyriakou Tarasidis

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    Ruane Attorneys
    1 Enterprise Dr Ste 305, Shelton, CT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Civil Rights and more
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    Andrew Sabetta Jr

    Andrew Sabetta Jr

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    2 Montagne Drive, Shelton, CT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Civil Rights, Child Support, Contracts and Agreements and more
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    Gary P Cahill

    Gary P Cahill

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    Gary P. Cahill, Atty
    525 Bridgeport Ave Ste 103, Shelton, CT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Mediation, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate and Incorporation and more
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    Michael Giles Rigg

    Michael Giles Rigg

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    Stockman O'Connor
    1 Enterprise Dr Ste 310, Shelton, CT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Appeals, Criminal Defense, Litigation and more
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    Edward R Giacci

    Edward R Giacci

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    Edward R. Giacci PC
    375 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce and Separation, Car Accident and more
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    Kathleen M Zarro

    Kathleen M Zarro

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    The Law Office of Kate M Casagrande
    4 Research Dr Ste 402, Shelton, CT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Child Support, Business, Child Custody and more
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    John Jeffrey Mager

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    John Jeffrey Mager

    5.012 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Shelton (Milford)
    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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    Ronald K. Bellenot,

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    Ronald K. Bellenot,

    5.018 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Shelton (Monroe)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 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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    Frank B Velardi Jr

    Frank B Velardi Jr

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    Fidelity National Law Group
    2 Corporate Dr Ste 144, Shelton, CT
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Administrative Law, Corporate and Incorporation, Criminal Defense and more
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    William Whewell

    William Whewell

    5.010 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Shelton (Stratford)
    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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