Criminal Defense for Non Criminals™

Since 2001, Ruane Attorneys has helped Connecticut residents facing DUI charges, drug crimes, assault charges, motor vehicle violations, and more. We are committed to doing what is best for our clients and helping them explore all of the options available to them. To learn more, contact our office.

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We are lawyers dedicated to protecting every citizen’s rights. No matter what.

Since 2001, Ruane Attorneys has helped Connecticut residents facing DUI charges, drug crimes, assault charges, motor vehicle violations, and more. With offices throughout the state, including SheltonBridgeportNew HavenHartford, and New London, we are available to meet at a location that is convenient for you. Our lawyers have spent decades learning the ins and outs of each courthouse in Connecticut and put this knowledge to work for our clients.

Led by Attorneys Jim Ruane, Jay Ruane, and Teresa DiNardi, we pride ourselves on our legal prowess both inside and outside of the courtroom. Attorney Jim Ruane is one of the few Criminal Trial Specialists in the state, and Attorney Jay Ruane literally wrote the book on Connecticut DUI. Attorney Teresa DiNardi, also known as “Lady DUI”, rounds out our list of esteemed partners and is there to offer help with a variety of DUI cases, from drug DUIs to elevated BAC cases and beyond. Get to know our partners and the rest of our team here.

We are committed to doing what is best for our clients and helping them explore all of the options available to them. To learn more, contact our office.

DUI Defense

We have been practicing DUI defense since we opened our doors in 2001, and our founding partners have worked with Connecticut DUI cases long before that. We know the ins and outs of the local courthouses and can help find the right defense for your situation.

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Criminal Defense

We have built Ruane Attorneys on criminal defense. Whether you face a drug charge, assault charge, or some other crime, we can establish the right defense for your situation and fight for the best outcome for you. We will support you through negotiations, trials, or whatever else comes your way.

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We take the responsibility of representing our clients very seriously. There is no greater compliment than receiving a review from a satisfied client.

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Who are Ruane Attorneys?

Personable. Professional. Passionate.

These are the words our clients, colleagues, and adversaries have used to define the lawyers of Ruane Attorneys. Because knowing how to manage the interpersonal dynamics of negotiations and dispositions is as important as knowing how to cross examine an argument, our lawyers constantly work on self improvement to provide the absolute best they can give in your defense.

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James J. Ruane - Founding Partner

Certified Criminal Specialist

Why Do Clients Choose Ruane Attorneys?

For over 20 years, Ruane Attorneys has served Connecticut clients fighting DUIs, motor vehicle, and criminal matters. Attorneys Jim and Jay Ruane lead a team of passionate, supportive, and knowledgeable lawyers. See for yourself by contacting us today.

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Our Clients Love Working With Our Team

At Ruane Attorneys, we hand-pick each and every lawyer and employee to make sure that we give our clients the best experience possible. We combine an intense passion for the law and for helping others with the knowledge that comes with practicing law for decades. But don’t take our word for it - read over a thousand positive reviews on Google and see what our clients truly have to say about us.

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Certified Criminal Defense Specialist

When you work with Ruane Attorneys, you have decades of criminal defense experience behind you. Attorney Jim Ruane is a founding partner who has been practicing criminal defense law in Connecticut for over 45 years and still practices law today. A champion of Connecticut criminal defense, Jim is one of the only Certified Criminal Specialists in the state. He and our other veteran lawyers are there to take on the tough cases while training the next generation of Connecticut lawyers at Ruane Attorneys.

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Nine Offices Locations Across Connecticut

Our goal has always been to help as many Connecticut residents as possible. As such, we are one of the few criminal defense law firms in the state that handle cases in every Connecticut county and courthouse. Our lawyers hail from and live all over Connecticut, giving them a unique perspective on their local communities and courthouses. We have nine offices statewide and continue to grow.

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