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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Patrick J. Cooney
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, ...
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, ...
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, ...
Daniel Thibodeau
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
Jeffrey D. Brownstein
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Appeals, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Litigation, ...
Mark Ouellette
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, Property Disputes, Residential Real Estate
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, ...
Michael Dolan
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Health Care, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Appeals, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Elder Law, Guardianship, Insurance Claims, ...
Michael T. Barrett

Michael T. Barrett

  • Law Offices of Michael T. Barrett, LLC
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Appeals, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Commercial Real Estate, Condominium, Construction Accidents, ...
Alec C. Gulash
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Federal Crime, Trucking Accidents, White Collar Crime, Wrongful Death
Adrian Mark Baron
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI
Scott Carlson
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Commercial Real Estate, ...
Christopher P. Brennan

Christopher P. Brennan

  • Costello, Brennan, DeVidas, Sasso and Sinclair, P.C.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, ...
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, ...
Katrina M. Ross
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Gun Law, Litigation, ...
John R. Gulash
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Administrative, Appeals, Federal Crime, Litigation, White Collar Crime, Wrongful Death
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, ...
Frederick D. Paoletti, Jr.
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Appeals, Car Accidents, Commercial Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Litigation, ...
David R. Kritzman
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Appeals, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
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, ...
Monique S. Foley
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Sexual Abuse, Slip & Fall Accidents, Trucking Accidents, ...
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, ...
Robert Berke
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Gun Law, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
J. Christopher Llinas
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Deportation, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime
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, ...

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