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Attorney John F. O'Brien
- Courthouse
- Motor Vehicle
- Phone
“John was excellent very kind and kept his word 100% through that's hard to find nowadays he saved me and my family I'm very grateful for all his hard work”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Manchester, CT
24 firms listed · 8 in Manchester · 6 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Adebayo Law
- Insurance Company
- Attention
- Expectations
“Responds to phone calls and text messages instantly, step by step update, you are not left wondering what's going on with my case, professional and courteous.”
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Barry, Barall, Taylor & Levesque
- Law Firm
“Always on top of the case, I received calls with updates And anytime I had a question I could call him and he would Know the answer or if not find the answer to what my question was .”
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Brian J. Murphy Law
- Estate
“I have known Brian for years and he has handles several transactions for me including business closings, wills, estate planning and power of attorney paperwork.”
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The Law Office of Monique Cabral
- Communication
“If I am ever in another predicament, I will reach out to Monique; if my problems are not in her wheelhouse, I will still reach out to her for a referral.”
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Beck & Eldergill
- Pay
“I know, I know, not a good thing to do, but at that time I felt that this contractor was trustworthy, had decent reviews and he and his team talked a good talk and you guessed it - he/they were not trustworthy people and I got taken.”
The 24 firms listed for Manchester, CT defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Manchester, CT
8 of the 24 firms we list are based in Manchester; the other 16 serve Manchester from towns including Hartford (8 mi), East Hartford (5 mi) and South Windsor (3 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,324 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (77%) and quality (73%). 6 are open around the clock; 11 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (5), wrongful death (5), criminal defense (4), criminal law (4) and car accidents (3). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 7 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans; 11 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Manchester offer free consultations?
11 of the 24 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.
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Kirschbaum Law Group
“If you want to have peace of mind as well as the feeling that the weight of the world is no longer on your shoulders all the while knowing that they are fighting for justice for you then the Kirschbaum Law Group is for you.”
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Paulding Jr T R
“He is well respected by judges, prosecutors, and colleagues throughout the Hartford court system.”
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Law Offices of Angel A. Lugo
- Reviews
- Communication
- Questions
“Facing legal challenges can be incredibly stressful, but his unwavering confidence and encouragement instilled in me the belief that I would emerge from this situation unscathed.”
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The Sills Law Firm
- Ticket
- Motor Vehicle
- Expertise
“While I hope I never need his services again, it does appear that life can throw hurdles at all of us and every now and then, you may need representation that is top-notch.”
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Tehrani Law Group
- Expectations
- Tail
- Confident
“Got my case settled after dealing with a lady crashing into me on side of the road, big tip if your dealing with state-farm get this man to take care of it.”
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Aeton Law Partners
- Resources
- Technology
- Results
“He was able to negotiate favorable terms and most importantly struck down the bulk of a "non-compete" clause that would have seriously impacted my ability to earn a living.”
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Adler Law Group
- Communication
- Court
- Outcome
“I had a personal injury case going on at the time,Attorney Adler represented me,very knowledgeable,experienced lawyer, did the unexpected with the case.”
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Gerace & Associates
- Sentence
- Matter
- Questions
“If you are seeking guidance or legal representation for a criminal case , simple or capital, Attorney Gerace and his team at Gerace Associates is the way to go.”
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Hardy Law Group
- Offense
- Custody
- Case
“He always took the time to explain my options and answer my questions, and he consistently demonstrated impressive attention to detail and formidable negotiation skills.”
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Kahan Kerensky Capossela
- Trust
- Matter
- Questions
“The law firm of Kahan Kerensky & Capossela is has always provided great service and information in a timely manor, and provided me with a great package to keep so I can at any time get information and answers.”
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Freeman Law Firm
- Communication
- Money
- Service
“The attorneys were incredibly knowledgeable and transparent about the process, setting realistic expectations while striving for the best possible outcome.”
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Woolf Law Firm
- Trust
- Honesty
- Knowledge
“Sometimes difficult situations appear in our life that are not fair, but Attorney Brian Woolf helped me so much to go through with the process of my case until the end with great confidence.”
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Llinas Law
- Citation
- Learn
- Questions
“As a former prosecutor, Chris knows the system and is quite established with the folks from the state's attorney's office throughout the State of Connecticut.”
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Attorney Teresa Dinardi
- License
- Driver
- Confident
“I truly want to thank attorney Di Nardi for all her hard work and dedication on my case, if it wasn't her for her I would be spending 4 months in jail for my 3rd DUI verses me pleading as a 1st DUI offender and getting a slap on my wrist.”
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Spinella & Associates
- Questions
- Heart
- Team
“They are so worth hiring best attorney s I ever had got the job done I didn't have to raise a hand to do anything got me the help I needed and when I needed I will definitely use them and recommend them to anyone thank you for all you do for the lil ...”
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Law Offices of James E Sulick
- Words
- Prosecutor
- Court
“He not only cares about your case he cares about you and your well being while going through the judicial process and does everything to make that process less taxing.”
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Fazzano & Tomasiewicz
- Counsel
- Expertise
- Compassion
“I could have not been more pleased with the outcome I recommend him to everyone I know if you need sound legal advice and someone who will really fight for you and listen to what you as a client have to say he is the guy you want on your side.”
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Law Office of Jullian H. Jones
- Legal Representation
- Law Firm
- Questions
“He was able to get the charges drop to just a fine with his excellent knowledge of the legal system and the confidence that he exuded in the courtroom.”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Manchester, CT Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1588
Maximum cost
$19046
National Average
$5820
Avg Per Hour Rates
$371
$3704
$6349
Average price range is based on 459 cost profiles
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