If you need legal help with domestic violence matters in Connecticut, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Connecticut attorneys handle cases involving protective orders, restraining orders, safety planning, criminal defense for DV charges, and child custody in DV situations, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Superior Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for domestic violence 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 domestic violence in Connecticut bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

Choosing the right domestic violence 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.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to domestic violence law in Connecticut for an in-depth look at Connecticut's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Anand Ahuja - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Anand Ahuja
 900 Chapel Street, 10th Floor (GNHCC) New Haven CT 06510
(203) 684-8929
American University & Delhi Un
Bengali, English, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
U.S. District Court; Eastern District of New York Bar
Active License
Business Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Dominick M. Angotta - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Dominick Angotta
 1200 Summer Street Suite 103 Stamford CT 06905
Appalachian School of Law (2009)
English
Connecticut Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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
Dennis Mancini - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1087 Broad Street Bridgeport CT 06604
(203) 367-0442
University of Connecticut School of Law (2008)
English
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Trent A. LaLima - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Santos & LaLima, P.C.
 51 Russ Street Hartford CT 06106
(860) 249-6548
Washington and Lee University School of Law (2010)
2nd Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Ashling Soares - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ashling Soares Law
 55 Greens Farms Road, Ste 200-58 Westport CT 06880
(203) 529-5115
University of Miami School of Law (2008)
English
Florida Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
Charles Christian Young - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cohen and Wolf
 1115 Broad Street Bridgeport CT 06604
(203) 337-4110
Quinnipiac University School of Law (1995)
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Jerome N. Goldstein - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4 Research Drive Suite 402 Shelton CT 06484-6242
(203) 929-7773
Quinnipiac University School of Law (1985)
English
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Cecilia Buck-Taylor - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Cecilia Buck-Taylor, P.C.
 P.O. Box 1121 15 Bennitt Street New Milford CT 06776
(860) 355-9191
Fordham University School of Law (1987)
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Criminal Law
Allan F. Friedman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Allan F. Friedman Criminal Lawyer
 40 Richards Ave #300 Norwalk CT 06854
(203) 357-5555
Quinnipiac University School of Law (1992)
English, Spanish
New York Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Daniel Harris Miller - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sullivan, Attanasio & Miller
 228 Meadow Street Suite 103 Waterbury CT 06702
(203) 756-9433
Western New England University School of Law (2004)
English
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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
Peter G. Billings - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Billings, Barrett & Bowman, LLC
 7 Elm St #2r, New Haven New Haven CT 06510
(203) 562-0900
Quinnipiac University School of Law (2009)
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
Rebecca N. Marchetti - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Mark Sherman, LLC
 19 Halls Rd #227 Old Lyme CT 06371
(203) 569-3599
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University (2007)
English
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Vicki Hutchinson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 100 Mill Plain Road 3rd Floor Danbury CT 06811
(203) 778-2797
University of Bridgeport (1982)
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Brian Woolf - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Woolf Law Office, LLC
 50 Founders Plaza 2nd Floor East Hartford CT 06108
(860) 290-8690
University of Connecticut School of Law (1974)
Afrikaans, English, Hebrew
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
James Wing - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of James C. Wing, Jr.
 619 Hopmeadow Street Suite 2 Simsbury CT 06070
(860) 651-3707
University of Connecticut School of Law (1979)
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Jessica Coderre - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Sills Law Office, LLC
 645 Farmington Avenue Hartford CT 06104
(844) 913-7747
Western New England University School of Law (2011)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Salvatore Bonanno - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Salvatore Bonanno
 67 Russ Street, 1st Floor Hartford CT 06106
(860) 527-6500
Quinnipiac University School of Law (1984)
English, Italian, Spanish
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Audrey Amanda Felsen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Koffsky & Felsen, LLC
 1261 Post Road, Suite 202B Fairfield CT 06824
(203) 327-1500
University of Connecticut School of Law (1999)
English
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Lois J Lawrence - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lochiatto & Lawrence
 PO BOX 528 49 Main Street Old Mystic CT 06372
(860) 572-8521
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Alexander J. Cuda - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Needle | Cuda: Divorce and Family Law
 830 Post Road East, Suite 301 WESTPORT CT 06880
(203) 557-9500
Tulane University School of Law
English
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Christine L. Landis - 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 (2013)
English
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Scott Allen Leventhal - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
LoRicco Law Office
 216 Crown St Ste 502 New Haven CT 06510
(203) 606-4372
Quinnipiac University School of Law (2000)
English
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Patrick J. Cooney - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Furey, Donovan, Tracy & Daly, PC
 43 Bellevue Ave Bristol CT 06011
(860) 589-4343
University of Connecticut School of Law (1995)
English
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Pamala Favreau - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Pamala J. Favreau
 Office location 2230 Main Street Glastonbury CT 06033
(860) 634-1767
Western New England University School of Law (1989)
English
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Bradford Barneys - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1944 Boston Avenue Suite 200 Bridgeport CT 06610
(203) 683-7122
State University of New York - Buffalo (1988)
Spanish
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
William Hennessey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 49 Cannon St. Suite 204 Bridgeport CT 06604
(203) 366-6115
Quinnipiac University School of Law
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence 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
Louis Kiefer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 310 Oak Street Hartford CT 06106
(860) 249-3600
Syracuse University School of Law
Connecticut Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence
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