Milford, Connecticut Criminal Lawyers

Emily Riordan Lucibello
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Milford, CT Criminal Law Lawyer. 7 years experience
(203) 298-4658 26 Broad Street
PO Box 5233
 Milford, CT 06460
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, Divorce and Family
Quinnipiac University School of Law
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Emily S. Lucibello has owned and operated a law practice in Connecticut since 2009. Prior to that, she worked as an associate attorney at a general practice law firm with offices in New Haven and Hartford, CT. Attorney Lucibello focuses her practice on divorce and family law, business law, and criminal and civil defense. Her work has been recognized by the publication “Super Lawyers,” in which she was named to the New England and Connecticut Rising Stars lists in 2012 for criminal defense, and in 2013 - 2015 for family law. To learn more about the...
Joseph Bronson Barnes Esq
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Milford, CT Criminal Law Attorney. 38 years experience
(203) 877-6800 8 North Street
 Milford, CT 06460
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Insurance Claims
University of Miami School of Law
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John Thomas Walkley
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Milford, CT Criminal Law Attorney.
(203) 882-8214 61 Cherry Street
 Milford, CT 06460-8902
Criminal
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Edmund Collier
Milford City (Balance), CT Criminal Law Attorney.
(203) 878-7999 74 Cherry St
 Milford City (Balance), CT 06460
Criminal, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Univ. of Bridgeport School of Law
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Joseph Brophy
Milford City (Balance), CT Criminal Law Lawyer.
(203) 701-0780 21 Rivercliff Dr
 Milford City (Balance), CT 06460
Criminal and DUI
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Clayton Joseph Quinn
Milford City (Balance), CT Criminal Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(203) 877-5400 204 S Broad St
 Milford City (Balance), CT 06460
Criminal, DUI, Insurance Defense and Legal Malpractice
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George W. Boath Jr.
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Stratford, CT Criminal Law Attorney. 28 years experience
(203) 386-1411 1129 Essex Place
 Stratford, CT 06615
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Quinnipiac University School of Law
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We have always been known as a law firm that protects the rights of those injured and those who have been arrested, and we are proud of that tradition. Over the years, we've helped thousands of individuals cope with a life-altering injury and we have a highly successful track record. If you are hurt on the job or become disabled and cannot work, you need to understand your rights and responsibilities. When you come to the law firm of Zanella, Boath & Associates, all of your questions will be personally answered by an experienced attorney. Our team has been...
Mark Dumas
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Milford, CT Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(203) 275-9010 167 Cherry Street #107
 Milford, CT 06614
Criminal, Business, Construction and Estate Planning
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Mr. Daniel Kryzanski
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Stratford, CT Criminal Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(203) 380-1384 30 Ferry Blvd. #2
 Stratford, CT 06615
Criminal, Business, DUI and Employment
New England Law | Boston
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Daniel H. Kryzanski is an attorney with a general practice in Stratford, Connecticut who specializes in labor and employment law. He graduated from Frank Scott Bunnell High School in Stratford, Connecticut and then went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from Boston Univerity. After B.U. he attended New England School of Law in Boston graduating in 1993 with a Juris Doctor Degree. Attorney Kryzanski has experience in several areas of the law including divorce, criminal defense, landlord tenant, personal injury and real estate but his primary area of practice is labor...
Jerome N. Goldstein Esq.
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Shelton, CT Criminal Law Attorney. 28 years experience
(203) 929-7773 4 Research Drive
Suite 402
 Shelton, CT 06484-6242
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Quinnipiac University School of Law
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Attorney Goldstein believes in building a personal relationship with the clients. This allows them to be sure that not only are the client’s present day needs taken care of, but that their future needs are looked after as well. Attorney Goldstein welcomes the opportunity to discuss your legal needs. He offers you affordable quality, and experienced legal representation.
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Erica A. Barber
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Robert M. Frost Jr.
(203) 495-9790Free Consultation
New Haven, CT Criminal Law Lawyer
18 years experience
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Elia Gregory Cerritelli
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(203) 624-6115 CT
Criminal and Personal Injury
Quinnipiac University School of Law and University of Hartford
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Gregory Cerritelli is a partner of the law firm Knight & Cerritelli, L.L.C. Before joining his firm, Attorney Cerritelli worked as a litigator devoting his practice primarily to criminal defense, police misconduct and general litigation. He is a member of the bars of Connecticut, New York, and federal District Court (Connecticut). Attorney Cerritelli is also a member attorney with the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and the Peace Officers Legal Defense Fund. In addition to his private clients, Attorney Cerritelli is a Special Public Defender and has been approved by the Chief Public Defender to represent persons accused of crime...
(203) 624-6115 2 Lincoln St
 New Haven , CT 06510
Tara Knight
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New Haven, CT Criminal Law Attorney. 26 years experience
(203) 624-6115 2 Lincoln Street
 New Haven, CT 06510
Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
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Tara Knight is the founding member and senior partner of the firm of Knight & Cerritelli L.L.C. located in New Haven, Connecticut. Attorney Knight specializes in criminal defense law and is board-certified in criminal trial advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. The Expanded Governing Board of Yale Law School has appointed her Clinical Tutor in Law at the Yale Law School yearly since 2013. She sat as one of the directors of the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification which is the governing board overseeing the certification of lawyers as Board Certified throughout the...
James Richard Miron
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Bridgeport, CT Criminal Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(203) 368-5472 10 Middle Street
Park City Plaza - 15th Floor
 Bridgeport, CT 06604
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Western New England University School of Law
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I help people injured due to the fault of another receive justice and fair compensation for their injuries and other damages. I help people accused of criminal and/or motor vehicle offenses navigate the judicial system to ensure that their rights are protected. An experienced litigation & trial attorney that has chosen to concentrate on personal injury & criminal/motor vehicle defense in all Connecticut courts, including the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Court. My office is located in downtown Bridgeport, Connecticut, adjacent to the Bridgeport Transportation Center (Metro-North Rail and Greater Bridgeport Transit), I-95 & Route 8. ...
Jacqueline McMahon
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Shelton, CT Criminal Law Attorney. 5 years experience
(203) 567-6476 1 Enterprise Drive Suite 305B
 Shelton, CT 06484
Criminal and Divorce
Fordham University School of Law
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Jacqueline McMahon leads the Lady Divorce team in Connecticut. She joins the Lady Divorce firm after graduating from the law school at Fordham University. Before that, Jacqueline got her bachelor’s degree from Fordham University. Also, she got a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology, which she uses to relate to her clients. One unique thing about Jacqueline is that she has been admitted to practice law in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. So, if you and your spouse no longer live in the same state, Jacqueline can make the divorce process easier for you. In addition, her contacts...
(203) 567-6476 1290 Silas Deane Highway Suite 3F
 Wethersfield , CT 06109
Erica A. Barber
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New Haven, CT Criminal Law Lawyer.
(203) 495-9790 129 Church St
#226
 New Haven, CT 06510
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals and Business
University of Connecticut School of Law
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Charles Christian Young
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Bridgeport, CT Criminal Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(203) 367-0054 350 Fairfield Avenue
Suite 702
 Bridgeport, CT 06604
Criminal, Antitrust, DUI and White Collar Crime
Quinnipiac University School of Law
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Relentless and dedicated representation with innovative and insightful approaches to obtaining best-case scenario solutions for a diverse clientele.
Peter G. Billings
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New Haven, CT Criminal Law Attorney. 7 years experience
(203) 562-0900 941 Grand Avenue
 New Haven, CT 06511
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Quinnipiac University School of Law
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Stephanie Dellolio
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Fairfield, CT Criminal Law Lawyer.
883 Black Rock Turnpike
 Fairfield, CT 06825
Criminal, Appeals, Business and Construction
Quinnipiac College
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An associate of the firm, Ms. Dellolio practices in the areas of administrative appeals, business law, civil litigation, commercial law, complex litigation, construction law, criminal defense, employment law, insurance coverage litigation, mass tort, personal injury, and real estate matters. Ms. Dellolio earned her Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2006. She received her B.S., magna cum laude, from Sacred Heart University in 2002. Ms. Dellolio is admitted to the Connecticut Bar and is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. Ms. Dellolio is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, Connecticut...
Todd A. Bussert
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New Haven, CT Criminal Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(203) 495-9790 129 Church St
#226
 New Haven, CT 06510
Free ConsultationCriminal and Appeals
The George Washington University Law School
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Felice Duffy
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New Haven, CT Criminal Law Lawyer.
(203) 946-2000 770 Chapel St #4f
 New Haven, CT 06510
Criminal
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If you’re looking at this site, you or someone you care about is probably dealing with (or about to deal with) something quite serious. Obviously, there are many fine lawyers you can hire or consult with but it’s important to work with an attorney who not only has the knowledge, skill, and determination to successfully protect your interests, but one you’ll be comfortable with – an attorney whose values and approach will be a good fit. So, in addition to my “official” qualifications (which you can read at the bottom of this page), here’s a short...
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New Haven, CT Criminal Law Lawyer
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Robert M. Frost Jr.
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New Haven, CT Criminal Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(203) 495-9790 129 Church St
#226
 New Haven, CT 06510
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business and DUI
University of Connecticut School of Law
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Scott Allen Leventhal
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New Haven, CT Criminal Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(203) 865-3123 216 Crown St Ste 502
 New Haven, CT 06510
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Quinnipiac University School of Law
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Advocating for the accused as well as victims of accidents who sustained personal injuries in Cheshire and all across New Haven County. Attorney Leventhal has successfully litigated over a thousand cases and has a proven trial record. Practicing at the LoRicco Law Firm in New Haven which has a 50+ year history of proudly serving our community.
(203) 606-4372 Cheshire, CT 06410
Matthew F Dolan
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New Haven, CT Criminal Law Lawyer. 4 years experience
(203) 397-6171 129 Whitney Avenue
 New Haven, CT 06510
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
University of Connecticut School of Law
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Matthew F. Dolan is a lifelong resident of Connecticut who was born and raised in New Haven County. Attorney Dolan primarily handles the firm’s divorce, family law, criminal defense, and DUI cases. Attorney Dolan obtained both his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of Connecticut. He has been named to the National Trial Lawyer's Top 40 Under 40 list for the State of Connecticut
Frederic Ury
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Fairfield, CT Criminal Law Lawyer.
883 Black Rock Turnpike
 Fairfield, CT 06825
Criminal, Appeals, Broker Fraud and Medical Malpractice
Suffolk University
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Frederic S. Ury is a founding member of the firm Ury & Moskow, L.L.C. He is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and past President of the Connecticut Bar Association (2004-2005) (www.ctbar.org). Mr. Ury has been practicing law for 33 years.
Walter Charles Bansley IV
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New Haven, CT Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(203) 776-1900 265 Orange Street
 New Haven, CT 06510
Criminal and Personal Injury
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Walt IV is a former Marine Corps Captain having deployed around the world to many Middle Eastern countries, East Timor, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Australia. Prior to his Marine Corps service, Walt earned his bachelor's degree, cum laude, from Boston University in 1997. Following his Marine Corps service, Walt attended Quinnipiac University's School of Law, graduating magna cum laude and in the top 15% of his class. Walt has tried numerous cases to verdict, from drugs and robbery to murder. Walt teaches at the university level the subjects of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Mock...
(203) 873-0110 1100 Kings Highway East
Suite 3B
 Fairfield, CT 06824
(860) 326-5100 317 Long Hill Road
 Groton, CT 06430
113 School Street
 Danielson, CT 06239
Bradford Barneys
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Bridgeport, CT Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(203) 683-7122 1944 Boston Avenue
Suite 200
 Bridgeport, CT 06610
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Jonathan A Wetmore
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Shelton, CT Criminal Law Attorney.
(203) 926-1756 6 Huntington Street
 Shelton, CT 06484
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Roger Williams University School of Law
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Attorney Jonathan A. Wetmore earned his Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law and his B.A from Marist College. Jonathan is licensed to practice law in Connecticut and New York. Attorney Wetmore's diverse law practice includes civil litigation, criminal and motor vehicle defense, family law, foreclosure defense, personal injury, real estate transactions and wills and probate. In 2010, Attorney Wetmore appeared as a guest radio host on WICC-600 "Smart Money" to discuss foreclosure defense. In addition, Jonathan is a professor at Charter Oak State College and currently teaches a Real Estate Law course. Jonathan was born...
Patrick G. Hughes
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New Haven, CT Criminal Law Lawyer. 11 years experience
(203) 361-1253 683 State Street
 New Haven, CT 06511
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William Hennessey
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Bridgeport, CT Criminal Law Lawyer.
(203) 366-6115 49 Cannon St.
Suite 204
 Bridgeport, CT 06604
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Insurance Claims
Quinnipiac University School of Law
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Charles Tiernan III
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New Haven, CT Criminal Law Lawyer.
(203) 787-0275 52 Trumbull Street, P.O. Box 1612
 New Haven, CT 06506
Criminal
Drake University Law School
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Brian C. Fournier
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New Haven, CT Criminal Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(203) 389-9500 1948 Chapel St
 New Haven, CT 06515
Criminal, DUI, Insurance Claims and Nursing Home
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
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Susan Dale Red
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New Haven, CT Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(203) 773-3500 7 Elm Street, Second Floor
 New Haven, CT 06510
Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
Quinnipiac University School of Law
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Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Pardons. 10 years trial experience. Get Red and Get Results.
Thomas William Moyher
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Westport, CT Criminal Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(203) 221-3100 266 Post Road E
 Westport, CT 06880
Free ConsultationCriminal, Collections, Divorce and Estate Planning
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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After working in the area of insurance defense in Stamford, Connecticut after law school, Mr. Moyher joined a law firm in New York focusing on the area of commercial litigation. During his three years in New York Mr. Moyher represented clients which included both multi-million dollar corporations and boutiques in a variety of litigation issues. Mr. Moyher’s litigation skills were honed and tested in all five boroughs of New York City, Westchester and Long Island, NY. Today Mr. Moyher is an Associate in the Westport, Connecticut office of Maya Murphy, P.C. where he focuses primarily on civil litigation (breach...
Joseph Maya
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Westport, CT Criminal Law Lawyer. 27 years experience
(203) 221-3100 266 Post Rd E
 Westport, CT 06880
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Education and Employment
University of Michigan Law School
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Mr. Maya received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and his B.A., Cum Laude, from New York University. He began his career at Clifford Chance in New York City and he has practiced in the state and federal courts of New York and Connecticut. He is the Managing Partner of Maya Murphy. Mr. Maya was born in Brooklyn, New York and resides with his family in Westport, CT.
(212) 682-5700 261 Madison Ave
 New York, NY 10016
Kristan Peters-Hamlin
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Westport, CT Criminal Law Attorney.
(203) 341-9170 21 Compo Pkwy
 Westport, CT 06880
Criminal, Business, Civil Rights and White Collar Crime
The University of Texas School of Law
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Russell James Sweeting
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Westport, CT Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(203) 221-3100 266 Post Rd E
 Westport, CT 06880
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Education
New York University School of Law
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Russell J. Sweeting regularly assists clients with labor and employment issues, civil and criminal litigation and general corporate matters. He also handles estate planning, probate proceedings and real estate transactions on behalf of the firm’s clients. He represents individuals and businesses dealing with contracts, workplace issues and business disputes. As an experienced counselor, Mr. Sweeting advises clients on minimizing potential liabilities, pursuing cost effective litigation or arbitration and on the complexities of various legal transactions. The clients of Mr. Sweeting range from local residents and professionals to small businesses and multinational corporations. He specializes...
Harry Daniel Murphy
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Westport, CT Criminal Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(203) 221-3100 266 Post Rd E
 Westport, CT 06880
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Fordham University School of Law
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Mr. Murphy is a graduate of both Fordham University (Fordham College at Rose Hill, Bronx, NY) and Fordham University School of Law, where he was a member of the Fordham Urban Law Journal and recipient of the Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award. After working with the legal division of the New York City Council Finance Division and the Queens County District Attorney’s Office, he joined a boutique litigation firm in downtown Manhattan. For the better part of a decade, Mr. Murphy’s legal and advocacy skills were honed and tested, while handling cases ranging from felony criminal defense...
Richard Charles Marquette
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HAMDEN, CT Criminal Law Attorney. 27 years experience
(203) 288-6293 60 Washington Ave
Suite 302
 HAMDEN, CT 06518
Criminal and Business
University of Virginia
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Attorney Richard C. Marquette advocates for clients facing a variety of legal matters, including divorce, custody and visitation matters, and alimony disputes. He has more than 25 years of legal experience and knows how to pursue favorable results on behalf of his clients. Over the course of his career, he gained an invaluable amount of insight and knowledge on how the family law court works and is prepared to help his clients navigate even the most complex cases. He has been given an AV® Preeminent Rating™ by Martindale-Hubbell® in recognition of his stellar legal services.
Patrick Joseph Filan
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Fairfield, CT Criminal Law Lawyer. 34 years experience
(203) 221-8066 1261 Post Road
 Fairfield, CT 06824
Criminal, DUI, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
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Patrick J. Filan has a 30-year track record of success in civil and criminal litigation that has included million and multimillion dollar recoveries for individuals injured or killed in car accidents, falls, medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, defective products, and in commercial disputes. Mr. Filan handles routine and complex cases in State and Federal Court in Connecticut and New York.
Ephraim Jacob Fink
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Westport, CT Criminal Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(203) 221-3100 266 Post Road E
 Westport, CT 06880
Free ConsultationCriminal, Employment, Family and Personal Injury
New England School of Law
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Ephraim Jacob (‘E.J.”) Fink has been litigating in the Connecticut and New York Courts since 2000. After representing hundreds of carriers and their policy holders as well as corporations, product manufacturers and healthcare facilities from negligence and contract claims, EJ brings BigLaw attention to detail for Maya Murphy, P.C.’s personal and business clientele. EJ graduated from Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications with a degree in journalism and thereafter obtained his JD at New England Law-Boston where his dean’s list grade average earned him an associate editor position on the New England Journal on Criminal and Civil Confinement....

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