Top Criminal Defense Lawyers From Connecticut

In Connecticut, criminal charges—whether for DUI, drug offenses, larceny, or assault—carry serious legal and personal consequences. With a justice system that demands precision and preparation, having the right legal advocate matters. Whether you’re facing a misdemeanor or felony, you need someone who understands the process and defends your rights with care and competence. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys across Connecticut—respected professionals known for their discretion, thorough legal knowledge, and steadfast commitment to justice and fairness.

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Diana M. Gomez
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Asylum, Citizenship & Naturalization, DUI & DWI, Deportation, Drug Crime, Expungement, Family-Based Immigration, ...
Kevin Smith
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Gun Law, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
Donald Papcsy
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Class Action, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Medical Malpractice, ...
David V. Derosa
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Appeals, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Juvenile, ...
April E. Brodeur
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Education, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Appeals, Car Accidents, Corporate & Incorporation, DUI & DWI, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Juvenile, Landlord & Tenant, ...
Martin J. Minnella
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, International, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Construction Accidents, ...
Richard S. Conti

Richard S. Conti

  • Diana, Conti, Tunila, Sheridan & McCann, LLP
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Commercial Real Estate, Construction & Development, Construction Accidents, ...
Charles D. Hines
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, Power of Attorney, Trucking Accidents, ...
Katrina M. Ross
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Gun Law, Litigation, ...
Gary A Cicchiello

Gary A Cicchiello

  • Law Offices of Cicchiello & Cicchiello, LLC
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Domestic Violence, Driver's License Suspension, ...
Steven I. Melocowsky
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Juvenile, ...
Anthony J. DePanfilis
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Assault & Battery, Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Daniel Lyons

Daniel Lyons

  • The Law Offices of Dan Lyons & Associates
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Juvenile, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, ...
Kevin M. O’Brien
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, Elder Law, Guardianship, Litigation, Power of Attorney, Probate, Residential Real Estate, ...
Brian J. Woolf
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, ...
Jeffrey D. Brownstein
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Appeals, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Litigation, ...
Norm Pattis
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Gun Law, Identity Theft, Violent Crime, ...
C. Christian Young
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Administrative, Animal & Dog Bites, Appeals, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Litigation, Tax, ...
Douglas J. Wells

Douglas J. Wells

  • The Law Office of Douglas J. Wells
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Daniel B. Scott
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents, ...
Vincent J. Averaimo
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Lawsuits & Disputes, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Administrative, Appeals, Banking & Finance, Business Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate & Incorporation, Elder Law, ...
Emilio A. Estrella Teron
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Appeals, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Copyright, ...
David J. Lemasa
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, ...
Edward J. Gavin
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Administrative, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Employee Benefits, Litigation, Probate, Sex Crimes, ...
Vincent Provenzano
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Family, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, ...
Maren Klawiter
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Education, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
James R Hardy II
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Aviation Accidents, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, ...
J. Christopher Llinas
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Deportation, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime
Patrick Tomasiewicz
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Homicide, ...
Adrian Mark Baron
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

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