Alexander T. Taubes
“I highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal representation, as his exceptional advocacy skills combined with his genuine care for his clients make him a stand up Attorney.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near West Haven, CT
These firms serve West Haven from nearby bases in towns including New Haven, East Haven and Hamden.
24 firms listed · 4 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 26, 2026
Law Office of Douglas D. Rudolph
“Now mind you i was working at the airport for another airline from 2014 -2017 background checks came back clean but delta somehow found an 18yr old warrant issued out of new haven,ct.”
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti
“Josh is extremely knowledgable and very straightforward with his assessment of what the possible legal issues I may be dealing with were and how best to address them.”
Zingaro & Cretella
“Attorney Zingaro helped me understand and effectively navigate my situation; he was very responsive and he was always productive towards a best possible outcome for me.”
Dehghani & Associates
“They took great care of me and my family to make sure we understood the process and they delivered results with professionalism and a very personal touch”
Green & Sklarz
“I have worked with them on several clients and besides working extremely well together I got to see first hand how their minds work and how creative they can be in an area that is really a tough one.”
The 24 firms listed for West 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: West Haven, CT
The 24 firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 665 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (88%) and quality (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "expertise", "knowledge" and "understanding". 4 are open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (6), criminal defense (5), dui (3), family law (3) and business litigation (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 52 years. 4 offer urgent consultations; 11 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 24 of the firms on this page; 20 publish a contact page and 8 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 West Haven 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.
Law Office of Paul V. Carty
“I am very comfortable speaking with him about this very bizarre Eviction matter that has stressed me out and compromised my already poor health for almost seven (7) months since serving me a Notice To Quit Possession on or about 8 DEC 2021, and this ...”
The Law Office of Gregory Cerritelli
“I couldnt be more happy with the results i got from attorney Tara Knight i was sure i was looking at atleast probation for my charges but her meticulous work got my charges (which were felonies ) dropped to a simple misdameanor i would highly recom...”
Kevin Smith, Attorney at Law
“If you're in need of legal assistance, I wholeheartedly recommend Attorney Kevin Smith for his unmatched professionalism, expertise, compassion, and especially his responsiveness and helpfulness.”
Affordable Legal Services
“Lawrence regarding a criminal matter involving a friend of mine and he's been very helpful, knowledgeable and motivated and as a bonus was willing to workout payment arrangements with me for which I am grateful.”
J. Fappiano Law Office
“Attorney Fappiano is an invaluable resource to colleagues and clients alike whose advice has informed my representation in any number of cases where my clients had immigration concerns.”
Mirsky Defense
“Upon meeting with her to discuss my situation she was very thorough on explaining to me everything I needed to do and the step by step process it was going to take.”
Red Law Firm
“We returned time after time to court and she was always there at court with a smile and a way about her that swept the aggravation of going to court straight out the door.”
Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante
“Id rather have to work overtime to afford it than end up with a public defender or some fly by nighter but hey its your record so it's your choice and I wouldn't of had it any other way!!”
Law Offices of Esposito and Annunziata
“Very fast, and helpful”
Vessicchio & Smith
Law Office of J.W. Messina
“Jason Messina is our preferred lawyer when we need to evict a tenant at our hotel.”
Jacobs & Dow
“The fact is, there may come a time in your life when things look kind of desperate,, when you feel anyone that can help you is afraid to color outside the lines , afraid to get their hands dirty and find a way to make lemonade out of your lemons that...”
The Gunning Law Firm
“I have used Tim for 19 years as my attorney .”
Jowdy & Jowdy
“The best attorney helped me Jeff Jowdy”
Duffy Law
“It was a long process but they were there the whole way and I can truly say that without them, I don't know where I would be right now.”
The Lebedevitch Law Firm
“I have worked with attorneys before but Stephen blew them all away with his knowledge, quick turn around, responsiveness, positive attitude, and friendly connection.”
Goldblatt, Marquette & Rashba
“Rob was very accessible during the 12+ month process and I felt that he had my back the entire way, including managing an VERY erratic opposing counsel.”
Rosati & Rosati
“The lady's in the office are also on point with making sure everything is on track and up to date.”
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