James D. Hirschfield

James D. Hirschfield is a partner at Cramer & Anderson who handles Divorce & Family Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law & Motor Vehicle Defense, and related disputes. Hirschfield represents clients in divorce, custody, visitation, relocation, support, and paternity matters. His practice also includes probate disputes involving guardianships and conservatorships, giving clients experienced representation when family and court issues overlap.

Hirschfield earned a B.A. from Central Connecticut State College in 1980 and a J.D. from the University of Bridgeport in 1985. He was affiliated with Phi Delta Phi during law school. His education provided the foundation for a litigation practice requiring careful legal analysis, courtroom preparation, and an understanding of the procedural rules governing family, criminal, probate, and civil matters.

Hirschfield joined Cramer & Anderson after law school in 1985 and became a partner in 2000. His experience includes family disputes, criminal defense, foreclosure matters, education law, and civil cases. He has served as a family special master and as a guardian ad litem, and his courtroom work has involved contested matters requiring close attention to evidence, procedure, and client objectives.

James D. Hirschfield brings long-standing trial and dispute-resolution experience to clients facing family, criminal, probate, and civil problems. Hirschfield approaches each matter with attention to the legal issues and practical consequences affecting the client. His broad litigation background supports representation in negotiated resolutions and contested proceedings, including cases where family relationships, property interests, personal rights, or court orders are at stake.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Cramer & Anderson
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
• Member, Litchfield County Bar Association
• Member, Waterbury Bar Association
• Member, Standing Committee on Recommendations for Admissions to the Bar–Litchfield Judicial District
• Family Special Master, Litchfield Superior Court
• Family Special Master, Regional Family Trial Docket, Middletown Superior Court
• Connecticut-certified Guardian ad Litem, Connecticut Courts

Licensed State

• Connecticut
• New Hampshire

Education

• University of Bridgeport
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Central Connecticut State College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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