About the Firm

Firm History

Ruane Attorneys has been part of the criminal defense community since founding partner Jim Ruane first started as a public defender in 1978. Since that time, we have continued to expand and attract the most talented criminal defense attorneys in the state, known for their passion for the defense of their clients and innovation in legal theory and defenses. Since the founding of the firm in its current form in 2001, Ruane Attorneys has grown to have a national reputation as fearless fighters throughout our state.

Firm Timeline

2001

The Firm is Founded

The firm is founded by Jim Ruane, then a partner at Bridgeport’s Gaston & Ruane, and Jay Ruane, then a private practitioner beginning to focus on DUI defense. They quickly add Krista Anroman as the primary paralegal to the team.

2004

US Supreme Court

Attorneys Jim and Jay Ruane are admitted to the United States Supreme Court.

2004-2005

CCDLA President

Attorney Jim Ruane is elected the President of the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

2006

Expansion North & East

Attorney Teresa DiNardi, a family friend, joins the firm. Teresa expands the southern Connecticut footprint of Ruane Attorneys and expands our DUI defense capabilities into the Hartford area as well as eastern Connecticut.

2010

A New Homebase

Jim Ruane celebrates his 20th year of being a Certified Criminal Trial Specialist as the firm moves to its new headquarters in Shelton, Connecticut.

2015-2016

CCDLA President

Attorney Jay Ruane is elected the President of the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

2015

CT Law Tribune Lifetime Achievement

Attorney Jim Ruane receives the Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes veterans of the industry who have had a widespread positive impact on their colleagues, and have improved the practice of law. The award often encompasses aspects of all other honors, epitomizing true greatness.

2015

The Future Begins

The firm begins expansion into additional locations throughout the state of Connecticut so that we can easily meet clients wherever they may be. We are continuing this expansion today.

2016

US Supreme Court

Attorney Teresa DiNardi is admitted to argue in front of the United States Supreme Court.

2024

Lifetime Achievement Award

Attorney Jim Ruane receives the CCDLA Lifetime Achievement Award for over 45 years of fighting for justice for his clients.

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