New Haven Criminal Defense Lawyers
The criminal defense practice at The Pellegrino Law Firm began as a courtesy service to our clients in other areas of our law practice. When a business client was arrested for a DWI or a divorce client was charged with domestic violence, they called an attorney they knew and trusted and we were there for them.
We'll Be There for You
Today, we can be there for you, too. We have extended this service, formerly reserved for existing clients, to anyone in the New Haven area who has had a run-in with the law. When you call us for help, you can be assured that you will be treated with respect.
Our criminal defense attorneys primarily defend people charged with misdemeanors, such as:
- DWI, DUI, drunk driving
- Traffic offenses, such as reckless driving, speeding, driving on a suspended or revoked license
- Possession of narcotics or paraphernalia
- Criminal mischief and vandalism, from graffiti to theft of Christmas decorations
- Assault, especially those involving bar fights
- Shoplifting or employee theft
We will meet with the prosecutor an attempt to negotiate a favorable solution to the problem, while protecting your civil rights and best interest.
We not only try to minimize the negative consequences of the criminal charge, we also try to address the underlying issues, such as substance abuse, in order to avoid a repeat of the situation.
Defending College Students, Faculty and Staff
We frequently represent students, faculty and staff members at area colleges and universities, including Yale, the University of New Haven, Albertus Magnus College, Southern Connecticut State University and Gateway Community College. Because of our experience in school law, we are well equipped to represent in or advise you regarding your school's disciplinary hearings as well as in criminal court.
Defending People with Asperger Syndrome
Our lawyers have experience defending people with asperger syndrome, a form of autism. Police and criminal justice employees often do not understand this condition. They can interpret the person's failure to make eye contact or to understand figurative language as defiance, rather than as a symptom of the condition.
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If you need a criminal defense attorney who will treat you like a client, not a criminal, please contact The Pellegrino Law Firm in New Haven, Connecticut. Call us toll free at
