Jonathan Sills

Jonathan Sills is the managing partner of Sills DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyers and focuses on criminal defense and DUI matters in Connecticut. He represents accused individuals in cases involving DUI, domestic violence, weapons offenses, drug crimes, theft, violent crimes, sex offenses, white collar allegations, probation issues, and other criminal charges. His practice further includes DMV hearings, license-related matters, expungements, juvenile cases, and criminal or administrative appeals.

Jonathan earned a J.D. from the University of Connecticut in 2006 and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Connecticut in 2003, graduating magna cum laude. His undergraduate studies included criminal justice and sociology. He is affiliated with the American Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association, Hartford County Bar Association, and Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. His academic and professional background supports a practice centered on courtroom advocacy, criminal procedure, and DUI law.

Jonathan has obtained not guilty verdicts in felony and DUI trials and has handled a wide range of criminal defense matters. His profile identifies him as the author of Connecticut DUI Law in the Connecticut Practice Series, a practitioner-focused resource on DUI defense. He has appeared as a criminal defense analyst on NBC’s Today Show. His work combines trial preparation, legal research, evidentiary analysis, and advice concerning the criminal court and administrative processes that can follow an arrest.

Jonathan Sills has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in criminal defense and by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense. He serves clients from the firm’s Hartford and Waterbury offices and remains active in Connecticut criminal defense organizations. His approach emphasizes explaining rights and available options, developing case-specific defense strategies, and representing clients through court proceedings and related licensing issues that can accompany DUI and other criminal charges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, The Sills Law Firm, LLC
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Hartford County Bar Association
• Member, Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, Golden Key International Honor Society
• Member, Pi Sigma Alpha

Licensed State

• Connecticut

Education

• University of Connecticut
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Connecticut
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science (Magna Cum Laude)

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