Maren Klawiter

Maren Klawiter is a family law attorney at Mission Focus Legal Group who serves clients in Connecticut. Her practice includes family law, education law, criminal defense, personal injury, juvenile matters, disability law, and probate-related disputes. She represents individuals and families in civil, family, criminal, probate, and administrative settings, helping clients address difficult legal problems through careful preparation, persuasive negotiation, and practical litigation strategy.

Klawiter earned her J.D. from Yale Law School. She also received a Ph.D. and an M.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.A. from Bryn Mawr College. Her extensive academic background strengthens her ability to analyze complicated legal and factual issues, understand institutional systems, and develop clear strategies for clients facing disputes involving families, schools, disabilities, and access to essential services.

Her legal career began in Boston, where she worked as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, and litigation associate at a major law firm. After moving to Connecticut, Klawiter focused her practice on education, family, juvenile, and disability law. Her work includes matters involving mental health-related discrimination and efforts to secure services in the least restrictive environment, as well as representation in courts, administrative hearings, and educational institutions.

Maren Klawiter is known for combining analytical reasoning with practical advocacy across a broad range of legal settings. Her background in prosecution, criminal defense, civil litigation, education matters, and family disputes gives her a well-rounded perspective on complex cases. She approaches client matters with clarity, tact, and attention to individual needs, helping people understand their options, protect their rights, and pursue workable solutions to challenging legal problems.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Mission Focus Legal Group
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association

Licensed State

• Connecticut

Education

• University of California
  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Yale Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California
  Master of Arts
• Bryn Mawr College—Maren
  Bachelor of Arts

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