Alexander T. Taubes
“He handled my case with professionalism, care, and dedication, and I am extremely pleased with the outcome.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in New Haven, CT
15 firms listed · all 15 in New Haven · 2 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 27, 2026
Zingaro & Cretella
“It didn't matter how many times I asked the same questions, or needed reassurance they handled my questions and concerns with the most patients across the board for the entire team.”
Kevin Smith, Attorney at Law
“I recommend him to everyone as long as you do everything asked of you and are honest and up front he has your best interests at heart.”
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti
“I had the pleasure of working with him recently and highly recommend him and his colleagues.”
Dehghani & Associates
“This achievement has changed my life, and I will forever be grateful to the Kevin Deghani Law Office for their outstanding legal expertise, empathy, and unwavering support.”
The Law Office of Gregory Cerritelli
“He was able to get us the absolute best outcome for our case and we are extremely grateful for his efforts.”
The 15 firms listed for New Haven, 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: New Haven, CT
All 15 firms we list here are in New Haven itself. We have 19 firms in New Haven on file; this page shows the highest-rated 15. The firms on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 699 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "expertise" and "knowledge". 2 are open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (4), criminal defense (3), criminal law (2), discrimination (2) and family law (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 46 years. 2 offer urgent consultations; 8 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 14 publish a contact page and 6 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any criminal law firms listed for New Haven offer free consultations?
8 of the 15 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.
Green & Sklarz
“Dealing with the IRS can be a long painful process, and Eric makes it much less painful because he seeks out the best resolution for his clients and keeps them updated throughout the process.”
Jacobs & Dow
“I've had the opportunity to have attorney Rosemarie Paine help me on multiple occasions and every time she's been exceptional.”
J. Fappiano Law Office
“Justin has deep knowledge about process, requirements and immigration laws as well as other legal matters.”
Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante
“Great practice group not a bad personality amongst them..”
Mirsky Defense
“She kept me posted as the case proceeded and made sure I knew what was going on and what to expect going forward!”
Law Offices of Esposito, Annunziata & McGowan
“Attorney Annunziata is very professional, knowledgeable and has compassion for his clients.”
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The Gunning Law Firm
“Throughout the entire process he provided with professional sound advice and it was never about the money.”
Law Office of Paul V. Carty
“He is a very nice lawyer he explains the ins and outs.”
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What clients say about firms in New Haven
- “Kevin is a stellar criminal defense attorney. He explained everything clearly and made me feel confident throughout the entire process for my two pending cases.” — client of Kevin Smith, Attorney at Law
- “From the first phone call I made to Alexander Taubes, he was very pleasant and I felt comfortable speaking with him right away.” — client of Alexander T. Taubes
- “If you're in need of a criminal defense attorney, I highly recommend Gregory Cerritelli.” — client of The Law Office of Gregory Cerritelli
- “Gene was a pleasure to work with, very attentive, transparent and detail oriented.” — client of Zingaro & Cretella
- “Kevin was a pleasure to work with and thanks to his expertise, I was able to get the desired outcome in my case.” — client of Kevin Smith, Attorney at Law
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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