Top Rated Tolland County, CT Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Tolland County Has 46 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 340 Reviews

Tolland County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Family and more

Bio: Attorney Brandon Fontaine is an experienced advocate for his clients in the areas of family law and divorce, appellate law, and civil litigation. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Brand...

Rating: 10

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Tolland County 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: 9.0

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Tolland County, CT

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 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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Tolland County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: After graduating from Manchester High School in 1992, Jon earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Trinity College in Hartford in 1996. He went on to graduate from New England School of Law in Boston Cum Laude in 2001. Jon immediately joined the fami...

Rating: 7.1

Call for a FREE consultation(860) 737-9128

Tolland County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI and more

Review: "Jon and the staff were all very professional and helped me with my case giving me all needed details from start to finish and I felt good and confident that I was in the best hands the whole way and they made the process smooth in an otherwise wha..."

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Tolland County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

Review: "Great lawyer, great person, knowledgeable, and caring. He make sure you get the best out come possible."

Rating: 6.7

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Tolland County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education, Internet and more

Review: "I had the pleasure to consult Christine on a case I am involved with. She is extremely knowledgeable and thorough and answered all of my unanswered questions. She was very professional, and when I did not understand some explanations she was extre..."

Rating: 6.7

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Tolland County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills

Review: "Attorney Olkin helped me with a very sensitive case. He was knowledgeable and quick to think. He also has compassion for his clients."

Rating: 6.7

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Tolland County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile

Review: "Amir has helped me settle a estate, close on a house, and quit-claim properties into LLC's. I could tell when speaking with him that he has a lot of experience with family and real estate law. I feel comfortable knowing that he will do what's best..."

Rating: 8.1

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Tolland County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family

Review: "I spoke with Daniel via telephone to further understand my options for a traffic case. He took the time to understand my complete case, and suggested a cost effective solution that didn't even require me to hire an attorney. Speaks volumes of his ..."

Rating: 4.8

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Tolland County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more

Defending clients against Connecticut criminal charges, drunk driving and other motor vehicle offenses, and juvenile delinquency charges. Call today for free consultation (860) 455-4202

Rating: 9.8

Call for a FREE consultation(860) 553-9484

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Tolland County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Connecticut attorney Erin M. Field has been fighting for the rights of her clients for more than two decades. After graduating from the Western New England College School of Law, Erin founded her own law practice in 1992. Through her practice, Eri...

Rating: 7.1

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Tolland County 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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Tolland County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 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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Tolland County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: KAREN L. LYDECKER is an associate in the firm’s Vernon office where she practices in the firm’s Litigation Department. Ms. Lydecker focuses her practice in the following areas: Criminal Defense including DUIs, Domestic Violence and Motor Vehicle I...

Rating: 8.6

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Tolland County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Car Accidents

Bio: We are a small law firm with the legal experience you need to navigate the legal system in Connecticut. If you have a family matter in Tolland or Hartford Counties, both Attorney Caryl Balskus and Attorney Tim Johnston can provide you with legal s...

Rating: 7.0

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Tolland County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Sailing, biking and practicing law. Wish I had more time for the first two, but I enjoy getting people out of tough situations, and that makes it all worthwhile!

Rating: 7.3

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Tolland County 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

Call for a consultation(860) 863-4285

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Tolland County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Social Security and more

Review: "Atty. McMahon was my lawyer in my personal injury case. He treated me with the utmost respect, and listened to my story, he did not talk over me. He worked very hard to get me the optimum settlement possible in my lawsuit. I was very thankful for ..."

Rating: 7.5

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Tolland County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Anthony Spinella is an experienced trial attorney with over 11 years of courtroom experience. Mr. Spinella has litigated more than 50 jury and court trials to verdict and has been successful in more than 95% of those cases. He is currently co-coun...

Rating: 8.2

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Tolland County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Review: "Atty Kritzman represented me back in 2004. I was unsure and frightened because I had no idea where to turn or what to do. I credit Dave not only for his expert legal counsel but for believeing in me at a time when nobody else did. I would highly r..."

Rating: 6.7

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