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, ...
Ron Murphy

Ron Murphy

  • Advocates Law Firm LLC
Legal Specialization: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Homicide, Litigation, ...
Joseph L. Gillis
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Drug Crime, Employee Benefits, Juvenile, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, ...
Michael Riley
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
Meghan D. Smith
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Michael D. Quinn
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Appeals, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, ...
Philip J. Maddalena
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Medical Malpractice, ...
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, ...
John D. Maxwell
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Homicide, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, ...
Thomas S. Luby
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Appeals, Arbitration, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Commercial Real Estate, Condominium, Construction & Development, ...
Erik W. Scalzi
Legal Specialization: Lawsuits & Disputes, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Litigation, Motorcycle Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Workers' Compensation
Stephen Anthony Lebedevitch
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Mark M. Kratter
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
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, ...
Peter G. Billings
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, ...
Edward J. Gavin
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Administrative, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Employee Benefits, Litigation, Probate, Sex Crimes, ...
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, ...
Jon Patrucco
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Commercial Real Estate, Corporate & Incorporation, DUI & DWI, Franchise, Dealership & Partnership, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, ...
Robert F. Dwyer, Jr.

Robert F. Dwyer, Jr.

  • Law Offices of Robert F. Dwyer, Jr., LLC
Legal Specialization: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Child Custody, DUI & DWI, Insurance Claims, Land Use & Zoning, Medical Malpractice, Slip & Fall Accidents, ...
David V. Derosa
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Appeals, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Juvenile, ...
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, ...
Michael J. Jones
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Commercial Real Estate, Construction Accidents, Corporate & Incorporation, ...
Patrick Tomasiewicz
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Homicide, ...
Bridget C. Gallagher
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Agriculture, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Animal & Dog Bites, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Commercial Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, ...
Jeremiah J. O’Connor
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, ...
Ari J. Hoffman
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Administrative, DUI & DWI, Litigation, Sex Crimes, Tax, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Brandon B. Fontaine
Legal Specialization: Family, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Alimony, Appeals, Business Litigation, Child Custody, Child Support, Contracts & Agreements, Divorce & Separation, ...
James D. Hirschfield
Legal Specialization: Family, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Child Custody, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Driver's License Suspension, Foreclosure, Guardianship, ...
Joshua Grubaugh
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Drug Crime, Sex Crimes
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, ...

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