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Trent LaLima is a pretty skilled attorney in Hartford, Connecticut, with a strong music file in criminal defense and other excessive-profile instances at some stage in the kingdom. Trent LaLima is the proud proprietor of Santos & LaLima, P.C., a reputable regulation workplace with a records spanning four a long time. Specializing in representing crook defendants, Lawyer LaLima has worked on a extensive variety of instances, from DUI/DWI and home violence to homicide and different critical violent or sexual attack felonies. He is well-versed in coping with appeals, private damage cases, civil disputes, commercial enterprise subjects, juvenile troubles, and administrative hearings, which include college disciplinary proceedings. Lawyer LaLima has a verified file of fulfillment in trials, negotiating plea deals, achieving dismissals, and expunging records for defendants. He additionally assists clients who have not been charged to avoid arrest and has argued in front of Connecticuts Appellate Court and Supreme Court. After six years of devoted carrier, Lawyer LaLima became a companion at the company, which become later renamed Santos & LaLima, P.C. In 2021, he assumed sole possession of the company. Lawyer LaLima is known for his creative and ambitious technique to defending his customers rights, constantly treating them with recognize and offering honest conversation. He ensures that each case receives the eye and determination it deserves. In addition to his felony exercise, Lawyer LaLima has held diverse leadership roles in criminal businesses throughout Connecticut. He has served because the Chair of multiple committees within the Connecticut Bar Association, including the Criminal Justice Section. He is also the co-Chair of the Hartford County Bar Associations Criminal Committee and the Chair of the Annual Criminal Litigation Seminar organized via the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. Furthermore, Lawyer LaLima has served as the Continuing Legal Education Director for the Connecticut Bar Association and has been a featured panelist at severa felony training seminars. He has additionally seemed as a criminal analyst on NBC Connecticut. Recognized for his expert excellence, skill, integrity, and ethical requirements, Lawyer LaLima has been rated AV Preeminent by using Martindale-Hubbell. A lifelong resident of Connecticut and a graduate of UConn, Lawyer LaLima presently resides in West Hartford.

Legal Issues

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
White Collar Crime
Juvenile Law

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
    Accepted Jurisdictions
    2nd Circuit Jurdictions
    2nd Circuit
    Since 2016
    U.S. Supreme Court Jurdictions
    U.S. Supreme Court
    Since 2018
    Connecticut Jurdictions
    Connecticut
    Since 2013

    Experience
    • Partner
      Santos & LaLima, P.C.
      2019
    • Lawyer
      The Law Offices of Hubert J. Santos
      2013
    Education
    Washington and Lee University School of Law Education School Logo
    Washington and Lee University School of Law
    J.D. (2013) | Law
    Graduation year: 2010
    University of Connecticut Education School Logo
    University of Connecticut
    B.A. (2010) | Political Science
    Graduation year: 2006
    Associations
    Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Professional Association
    Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
    Chair - Annual Criminal Litigation Seminar
    2020 - Current
    Hartford County Bar Association Professional Association
    Hartford County Bar Association
    Co-Chair - Criminal Committee
    2018 - Current
    Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Professional Association
    Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
    has membership
    2016 - Current
    Hartford County Bar Association Professional Association
    Hartford County Bar Association
    has membership
    2016 - Current
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Professional Association
    Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
    has membership
    2015 - Current
    State Bar of Connecticut
                        
                                                     # 435298 Professional Association
    State Bar of Connecticut  # 435298
    has membership
    2013 - Current
    Connecticut Bar Association Professional Association
    Connecticut Bar Association
    has membership
    2013 - Current
    Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Professional Association
    Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Section
    CLE Director
    2019 - 2021
    Connecticut Bar Association Professional Association
    Connecticut Bar Association
    Chair - Criminal Justice Section
    2019 - 2021
    Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Professional Association
    Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
    Asst. Chair - Annual Criminal Litigation Seminar
    2017 - 2020
    Connecticut Bar Association Professional Association
    Connecticut Bar Association
    Secretary - Criminal Justice Section
    2018 - 2019
    Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Professional Association
    Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Section
    Chair - Criminal Law Committee
    2017 - 2019
    Costs
    • Free Consultancy Service
      Call and ask for a free consultation.
    • Payment With Credit Card
    • Conditional Fees
      Contingent fees available for personal injury cases.
    • Retaines and Rates
      Flat fees available.
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