New Haven Criminal Defense Attorney

Freedom and liberty are the cornerstones of American society. If you have been charged with a criminal offense, your reputation and liberty are on the line, and unless you aggressively defend them, you may lose both. Whether you are facing felony or misdemeanor charges I will provide you with a strong legal defense and work to minimize the consequences of your charge.

I am Kevin Smith, Attorney at Law, and I take pride in providing individuals with experienced legal representation. My law firm focuses exclusively in criminal defense and I have dedicated my career to defending the reputation, life and liberty of my clients. Located in New Haven, I represent individuals from all walks of life — from students to professionals — who are faced with criminal charges throughout Connecticut.

Contact a New Haven criminal defense lawyer by calling 877-602-8149.

Experienced, Skilled and Detailed Defense Representation

Experience defines your attorney and ultimately determines the outcome of your case. I am experienced as I have successfully defended hundreds of clients who were accused of crimes ranging from murder to breach of peace. As an experienced trial attorney, I am adept at:

• Conducting legal research
• Providing sound legal advice
• Constructing legal strategies to counter your charges
• Resolving cases through negotiation — when beneficial for my client
• Resolving matters successfully through litigation

Contact a Connecticut DUI Lawyer

If you need a lawyer to handle your criminal matter, whether it is a DUI or drug defense, contact my law firm online or by calling 877-602-8149 to schedule a free initial phone consultation. My office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends, evenings and holidays by appointment. I offer payment plans for my clients — speak with me for more details.

• DUI/OUI Consequences
• DUI Administrative Hearings
• Misdemeanors
• Violent Felony Offenses
• Gun Charges
• Drug Crimes
• Assault & Battery
• Domestic Violence
• Internet Crimes
• Theft
• Sex Crimes
• Statutory Rape
• Sex Assault/Rape
• Illegal Search & Seizure

• State v. Gonzalez: Attorney Smith secured an acquittal on all charges for his client, who was facing felony sexual assault accusations and up to 20 years in prison.
• State v. Pearson: Attorney Smith secured an acquittal on all charges for his client, who was facing misdemeanor accusations.
• Pereira et al. v. State Board of Education et al. : A victory at the Supreme Court of the State of Connecticut, returning the clients to their rightful seats as members of the Bridgeport Board of Education
• State of Connecticut v. Jeremy Lombra: A victory at the Appellate Court of the State of Connecticut, with a ruling directly from the bench securing the client's immediate release
• State of Connecticut v. Matthew Boutilier: A victory at the trial court, securing an acquittal for the client on murder charges on the basis of self-defense