Civil Rights law in Connecticut covers discrimination, police misconduct, First Amendment violations, voting rights, and civil liberties. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Connecticut has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to civil rights cases, and attorneys who practice in Superior Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

The statute of limitations for civil rights matters in Connecticut is generally 2 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Superior Court, and Connecticut's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Connecticut Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on civil rights in Connecticut bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

Choosing the right civil rights attorney in Connecticut means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to civil rights law in Connecticut to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Connecticut.

Mark D. Sherman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Mark Sherman, LLC
 355 Atlantic St Stamford CT 06901
(203) 569-3599
Fordham University School of Law (1998)
English
New York Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Matthew J. Broder - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Matthew J. Broder
 44 Lyon Terrace Bridgeport CT 06604
(203) 333-5100
University of Connecticut School of Law (1989)
English
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
Max Lavit Rosenberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rosenberg & Hite, LLC
 2051 Main Street, Stratford CT 06615
(203) 870-6700
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (2001)
English, Hebrew, Spanish
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Civil Rights Collections
Maryam Bitar - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Maryam MK Bitar
 750 Main St, 812 812 Hartford CT 06103
(860) 361-7937
University of Connecticut School of Law (2020)
Arabic, English
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Immigration Law
Chris Lagano - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 970 Summer Street Stamford CT 06905
(203) 357-7462
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Estate Planning
Sally A. Roberts - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Sally A. Roberts
 40 Russ Street Hartford CT 06106
(860) 384-6701
American University Washington College of Law (1979)
English
2nd Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Employment Law
Hugh Keefe - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante, P.C.
 52 Trumbull Street, P.O. Box 1612 New Haven CT 06510
(203) 800-7343
University of Connecticut School of Law
English
Connecticut Bar
Active License
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Amanda C. Telesco - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Mark Sherman, LLC
 355 Atlantic St Stamford CT 06901
(203) 569-3599
Quinnipiac University School of Law (2015)
English
Connecticut Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Bruce Donald Koffsky - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Koffsky & Felsen, LLC
 1150 Bedford Street Stamford CT 06905
(203) 327-1500
Cardozo
English
Connecticut Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Anthony J. Pantuso III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Anthony J. Pantuso, III
 4 Research Drive Suite 402 Shelton CT 06484
University of Connecticut School of Law (1989)
English
2nd Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law
Walter A. Shalvoy Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Shalvoy Law, LLC
 12 Queen St. Newtown CT 06470
(203) 426-4409
Quinnipiac University School of Law
English
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Anne Iris Treimanis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 161 East Avenue Suite 104 Norwalk CT 06851
(203) 838-5485
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University (1982)
Latvian
New York Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Education Law
David Poppick - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 One Landmark Square Stamford Connecticut 06901
(203) 326-7428
Western New England College (1980)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
Terri L. Stangl - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1911 Congress St Fairfield CT 06824
(203) 226-7378
University of Michigan Law School (1982)
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Consumer Law Gov & Administrative Law
Kathryn White - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 One Landmark Square Stamford Connecticut 06901
(203) 326-7408
Brooklyn Law School (2001)
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Employment Law
Susan Krell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 90 State House Square Hartford CT 06161
(860) 522-0404
University of Connecticut (1975)
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Employment Law
Sheldon Mossberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 90 S Park St Willimantic CT 06226
(860) 456-1202
Univ. of Connecticut School of Law
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Social Security Disability
Anna Newsom - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 5001 127th Pl SE Bellevue WA 98006
(860) 277-6794
Fordham University School of Law
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Civil Rights
A. Paul Spinella - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1 Lewis St Hartford CT 06103
(860) 728-4900
Univ. of Connecticut School of Law
English, Tagalog
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Jennifer Celentano - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Post Office Box 512 North Haven CT 06473
(203) 605-1111
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Domestic Violence Employment Law
Jon Bauer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 55 Elizabeth St Hartford CT 06105
(860) 570-5165
Yale Law School
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law
Dean Singewald - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 One Landmark Square Stamford Connecticut 06901
(203) 326-7410
New England School of Law (1990)
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law
Peter Stein - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 One Landmark Square Stamford Connecticut 06901
(203) 326-7420
George Washington University Law School (1975)
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law
Daniel C DeMerchant - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 95 Glastonbury Blvd # 300 Glastonbury CT 06033
(860) 682-1309
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Insurance Defense Municipal Law
Mark S. Partin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 80 Toad Ridge Rd Middlefield CT 06455
The University of Texas School of Law (1985)
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Education Law Employment Law
Elizabeth S. Torkelsen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1 Landmark Square Stamford CT 06901
(203) 348-3737
Boston College Law School (1992)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law
Rosemarie Paine - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 350 Orange St New Haven CT 06511
(203) 772-3100
University of Connecticut School of Law
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Medical Malpractice
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