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Thompson & O'Connor
- Understanding
- Law Firm
- Work
“Right from our initial consultation through the end of the court process they were professional and always explained what was happening so we understood clearly.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Meriden, CT
24 firms listed · 4 in Meriden · 5 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Rodriguez Law Firm
- Legal Services
“Good staff and really profesional!”
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Jon Patrucco
- Patient
- Questions
- Advice
“I called for some family law services and although he wasn't taking those types of cases he still guiding in the right direction as much as possible as well as some references to other lawyers who specialize in family law.”
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Thompson Legal Services
“My clients have always expressed satisfaction with their representation.”
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Solimene & Secondo
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The Kaloidis Law Firm
- Sleep
- Compassion
- Team
“5 stars isn't enough they both deserve more than 10 stars was very lucky working with both of you very professional and serious in any case they touched you walking out with free life Thank you again and God Bless both of you respect EM”
The 24 firms listed for Meriden, 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: Meriden, CT
4 of the 24 firms we list are based in Meriden; the other 20 serve Meriden from towns including New Britain (10 mi), Waterbury (13 mi) and Glastonbury (17 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,002 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (84%) and quality (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "understanding" and "knowledge". 5 are open around the clock; 9 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (5), criminal defense (4), auto accidents (2), dui/dwi (2) and real estate (2). 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 116 years. 5 offer urgent consultations and 7 offer a free initial consultation. 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.
Why are firms outside Meriden shown on this page?
4 of the 24 firms are based in Meriden; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.
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Tehrani Law Group
- Expectations
- Speeding Ticket
- Calls
“Tehrani actually checked up on me and it wasn't to make sure I was doing the program but actually just so see how I was doing that ment a lot to me .”
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Moynahan Law Firm
- Kindness
- Advice
- Court
“Not only did Tim's team work so tirelessly for my case that I avoided jail time, but I believe that by merely bearing witness to Tim's hard work, kindness, compassion and innate character I actually grew as a person as well, feeling true remorse for ...”
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Aeton Law Partners
- Resources
- Efficient
- Team
“Wendy has become a great resource for me and has now helped me with several other similar contracts and tweaks across my Proposals and closure letters.”
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Furey, Donovan, Cooney & Dyer
- Documents
- Real Estate
- Trust
“Attorney Furey and his legal team (Rachel Jacobsen) went above and beyond to answer questions that the buyer's attorney had, as well as do much of the due diligence that the buyer's attorney was supposed to do, in order to expedite the closing as muc...”
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Freeman Law Firm
- Service
- Communication
- Money
“But anyways this firm kept on fighting for this case for me I had completely forgotten about it, I didn't see a therapist like I should of because I hate talking about my feelings to strangers but wish I would of .”
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Llinas Law
- Citation
- Prosecutors
- Outcome
“Chris and dana were very thourough with each detail of my fiance's case many different angles that really suprised me at the same time being honest about the possible outcome i would trust chris with any legal issue and alot more thank u for your hel...”
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Attorney Teresa Dinardi
- Jail
- Results
- License
“We called several lawyers before getting in touch with Attorney Di Nardi and they all said my son would be facing jail time for his DUI's, We finally spoke with attorney Di Nardi and she made no promises but I can tell she was very confident that our...”
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Goldblatt, Marquette & Rashba
- Sale
- Case
- Matters
“He and his staff were very well prepared and educated on my situation, and I could not have found a more competent law firm to handle my legal business.”
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The Law Offices of Podorowsky Thompson & Baron
- Questions
- Litigation
- Phone
“I have used the legal services of Podorowsky, Thompson, and Baron many times over the years from minor car accidents or traffic violations to medical collections and most recently for questions regarding will and estate planning.”
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Carlson & Dumeer
- Insurance
- Understanding
- Settlement
“I needed help with taking care of something and they listened and we're able to deliver everything I requested and did a better job that I expected them to.”
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Weber, Carrier, Boiczyk & Chace
- Team
- Healing
- Real Estate
“It was a new and rare event for either of us to have to pursue such a litigation and we found Attorney Weber and his team to be both highly professional and also personable as they navigated the evidence and administration of the claim and made sure ...”
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Slatt Legal
- Court
- Legal Services
“Very intelligent and knows what to say when your life is on the line… i had a lot of faith in him and it paid off… i can say he is the best no hands down…..”
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Law Offices of Sean D. Murphy
“Attorney Murphy's quick response to my initial e-mail and the timely manner in which my questions were answered confirmed the great things I've been hearing about this local and reputable Law Firm.”
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Brown Paindiris & Scott
- Divorce
- Legal Services
- Real Estate
“Excellent law firm”
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Melocowsky & Melocowsky
“The final outcome was extremely fair and I couldn't have done it without the help from the Melocowsky & Melocowsky law firm.”
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The Decicco Law Firm
- Children
- Knowledge
- Money
“I highly recommend him to anyone who needs the best representation in a case whether it is divorce, criminal, custody, domestic violence or real estate.”
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Serrano Law Firm
- Money
- Advice
- Reviews
“Well let me tell you that this is not a fake review, i have known john for over 6 years and he have represented me for a fall injury,disability case and other stuff he has helped me in so he a ACE lawyer (5 🌟) I see a lot of reviews on here with a 1...”
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Rembish & Lasaracina
“After just seeing a horrendous review about Kinga on here and it being the only review for this law firm, I feel it's my duty to offer another outtake and review on Rembish and La Saracina.”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Meriden, CT Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1602
Maximum cost
$19217
National Average
$5872
Avg Per Hour Rates
$374
$3737
$6406
Fair price range is based on 444 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in and near Meriden
- “Lawyer O'Connor is a very pleasant, kind and open person and I was very pleased to have him as my lawyer.” — client of Thompson & O'Connor
- “I have been very pleased with the way they have handled my case and they are very professional and caring at the same time.” — client of Moynahan Law Firm
- “Everyone, from the receptionist, the paralegals and every attorney I've dealt with is extremely helpful, knowledgeable, pleasant to work with and efficient.” — client of Furey, Donovan, Cooney & Dyer
- “I am very pleased and would recommend attorney Weber and the team for any issues that require legal support!” — client of Weber, Carrier, Boiczyk & Chace
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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