Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Danbury Area

Practicing law since 1990 and licensed in Connecticut and New York.. Areas of practice include: Real Estate Transactions, Residental Purchases and Sales, Refinances and Real Estate Related issues, as well as Criminal Law, DUI, Motor Vehicle, Probate and Administration of Decedent's Estates, Wills, Buying and Selling of Small Business (I.e. Restaurants), Personal Injury Consultation and Commercial Transactions.

Attorney Matthew D. Newman joined Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith in 2015, concentrating in Personal Injury Law.. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Attorney Newman graduated from Connecticut College in 1979 and received his law degree from Quinnipiac College School of Law in 1985, where he was a member of the Law Review. Attorney Newman is admitted to practice in the state of Connecticut (1985), and the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1986). Attorney Newman currently serves as a Special Master for the Superior Court, District of Bridgeport (2002–present) and District of Ansonia/Milford.. Attorney Newman’s community service includes appointments to the Town of Woodbridge Planning and Zoning Commission (1999-2001) and the Board of Directors of Temple Beth David, Cheshire (2006–present). Attorney Newman is a member of the Greater Bridgeport, Connecticut and American Bar Associations, the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, and was selected by the Connecticut Law Tribune as one of the "Dozen Who Made A Difference – 2009.". Attorney Newman represented Charla Nash in her claims against the owner of a chimpanzee and the State of Connecticut for catastrophic injuries she sustained as a result of an attack by the chimpanzee.

Attorney Americo S. Ventura founded the law firm of Ventura, Ribeiro & Smith in 1957. He was recently honored by the Connecticut Bar Association for 50 years of service in the legal field. He was also honored by the Portuguese Bar Association of CT for his 50 Years of Service to the Community, where he was presented with a Proclamation by Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal. Attorney Ventura was one of the founding members of the Portuguese Bar Association of CT and currently holds the position of President.. Attorney Ventura was born in Danbury, CT to Portuguese immigrants coming from the Northeastern part of Portugal. He was a member of both the Sons of Portugal and Portuguese American Clubs and is a member of the successor of both clubs, the Portuguese Cultural Center, in Danbury and is responsible for the library at the Center. He is a founding member of the Sons of Portugal Scholarship Fund and is also one of the five original founders of the Immaculate Heart of Mary RC Church (1981).

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Danbury and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Danbury and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Danbury and surrounding areas.