Sebastian DeSantis - New Haven, CT
Attorney at DeSantis Law Firm
Criminal Law Lawyers in New Haven, CT
157 Church St. 19th Floor Suite #1977 New Haven, CT 06510
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New Haven Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
Attorney Information
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2013 - Present
Education
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Legal Education
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Suffolk University Law School,
Boston,
Massachusetts
J.D.
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Suffolk University Law School,
Boston,
Massachusetts
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Non Legal Education
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University of Connecticut , 1993
B.A. -
Suffolk University School of Business
M.B.A.
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University of Connecticut , 1993
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Pro Bono Activities
- Garde Arts Theater, Board
- Sound Community, Board
- New London Democratic Town Committee
Bar Admissions
- Connecticut, 1998
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate, 2006
Other Affiliations
- Connecticut Bar Association (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
- Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
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