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What Our Clients Say

Ruane Attorneys did a superb job for me and my family. The entire team was responsive, effective, and pleasant to work with. In particular Brittany Paz was very effective and a top notch professional. Thank you for an excellent job.

Marc Z.

I came to Ruane Attorneys for assistance and they made sure I was taken care of made me feel secure during the trials. They updated me with all the information I needed to know and going forward I would definitely choose them as to having my back for future trials. If you’re looking for a supportive cast and good lawyers. Choose them.

Tony O.

Firm History

Ruane Attorneys has been part of the criminal defense community since founding partner Jim 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.

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 primary paralegal to the team

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

The Future Begins

Dan Lage joins the firm and quickly distinguishes himself as a well regarded criminal & postconviction attorney, eventually securing the release of Marquis Jackson in 2018 after 4 years of litigation for a murder Mr. Jackson did not commit.

2019

Expanding Our Focus

Brittany Paz joins the firm to focus on the defense of sex assault allegations throughout the state as well as a general criminal practice in both state and federal courts.