Individuals convicted of a crime in Connecticut whether by admission of guilt or through the determination of a jury, are subject to, among other penalties, fines, imprisonment, probation and community service. Defending your criminal case in the strongest possible way is critical to both your freedom and your future.

The outcome of any criminal case depends upon several factors: the facts surrounding the charges, the strength of the evidence, the legal validity of law enforcement and courtroom procedures, and the goals and strategy of the government and defense. As an experienced Hartford Criminal Defense Lawyer, I will navigate you through this complicated legal process. You will receive quality representation by an experienced, honest attorney who is respected in the legal community by prosecutors and judges.

I have 22 years of criminal experience working in state courts. I have a great professional working relationship with prosecutors and judges in courts I practice in because I am viewed with integrity. Prosecutors know I will try a good case so I am very successful with plea bargain negotiations.

My practice areas include all state courts, misdemeanor and felony, Part A & B , Juvenile Courts, all possession and sale drug and narcotics cases, larceny, burglary, robbery, domestic violence, assault, sexual assault, embezzlement , DUI, assault with a motor vehicle while intoxicated, negligent homicide with a motor vehicle, attempted murder, murder, guns and weapons charges, etc.

I have handled numerous cases for clients that have been charged with serious felonies and misdemeanors where I have been able to seal the court file and achieve dismissals for them by utilizing accelerated rehabilitation, youthful offender, family violence program, drug education program, community service labor program and the alcohol education program.

I have also handled seven homicide cases involving misconduct with a motor vehicle and assault with a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

As an experienced Hartford Criminal Defense Lawyer, I also handle a significant volume of DUI matters each year. I have been extremely successful in getting reduced offender status on multiple DUI arrests and convictions which avoids significant mandatory jail time otherwise imposed by the courts.

Lastly, I handle all criminal matters personally, including every court appearance.

• State v. George Harris: Part A Hartford; Sexual Assault, First Degree; Jury Trial verdict: Not Guilty
• State v. Carlton Chennies: Part A Hartford; Possession with intent to distribute more than 20lbs of marijuana; Jury Trial verdict: Not Guilty
• State v. John Doe: Part A Hartford; Robbery First Degree; Jury Trial verdict: Not Guilty
• State v. Steven Czelazewicz: Part A Hartford; Assault in the First Degree with Firearm; Plea Negotiation: Probation
• State v. David Bauer: Danielson Part A; Possession with intent to sell 900 hits of LSD, possession with intent to sell more that 4 ounces of marijuana; Plea Negotiation: Probation

I am well-equipped to handle your criminal case anywhere in Connecticut, below is a list of  courts and towns frequented most: 

1.         Hartford Superior Court-GA 14 and Part A, 101 Lafayette Street, Hartford, CT, serving towns of Hartford, Avon, Bloomfield, Canton, Farmington and West Hartford.

 

2.         New Britain Superior Court GA 15 and Part A, 20 Franklin Square, New Britain, CT 06051 serving towns of Berlin, New Britain, Newington, Rocky Hill and Wethersfield.

 

3.         Middletown Superior Court GA 9 and Part A, 1 Court Street, Middletown, CT, serving towns of Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Saybrook, Portland, and Westbrook.

 

4.         Meriden Superior Court GA 7 and Part A, 54 West Main Street, Meriden, CT, serving the towns of Cheshire, Hamden, Meriden, North haven and Wallingford.

 

5.         New London Superior Court GA 10 and Part A, 112 Broad Street, New London, CT, serving the towns of East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, Lyme, New London, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Stonington and Waterford.

 

6.         Manchester Superior Court GA 12, 410 Center Street, Manchester, CT, serving the towns of East Hartford, Glastonbury, Manchester, Marlborough and South Windsor.

 

7.         Enfield Superior Court GA 13, 111 Phoenix Avenue, Enfield, CT, serving the towns of East Granby, East Windsor, Enfield, Granby, Simsbury, Suffield, Windsor and Windsor Locks.

 

8.         Bristol Superior Court GA 17, 131 west Main Street, Bristol, CT 06010 serving the towns of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth and Southington.

 

9.         Rockville Superior Court GA 19 and Part A, 20 Park Street, Rockville, CT serving the towns of Andover, Bolton, Columbia, Coventry, Ellington, Hebron, Mansfield, Somers, Stafford, Tolland, Union, Vernon and Willington

 

10.       Litchfield Superior Court GA 18 at Bantam and Part A, 80 Doyle Rd., Bantam, CT, serving the towns of Barhamsted, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, New Milford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Washington and Winchester (Winsted)

 

11.       Norwich Superior Court GA 21 and Part A, 1 Courthouse Square, Norwich, CT, serving the towns of Bozrah, Colchester, Franklin, Griswold, Lebanon, Lisbon, Montville, Norwich, Preston, Salem, Sprague and Voluntown.

If you or someone you know in Connecticut needs the assistance of an experienced Hartford Criminal Defense Lawyer, call Attorney John D. Ritson today at 866-435-3736, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.