Comprehensive, integrated legal experience
When you face challenging legal problems, you need attorneys who understand all aspects of your situation. We are committed to applying all possible resources to reach a favorable solution to your legal problems. We are modestly sized enough to tailor our services to your specific legal issues, yet experienced enough to comprehensively address your legal needs.
Why are we different?
Dedication
We are committed to obtaining relief for our clients, no matter how long it takes. This is not just a law firm. It is a family. We are not just lawyers. We are activists.
Experience
Combined, we have over 100 years of experience in the legal field, including hundreds of trials and appeals.
Knowledge
Recognized as stars in our field, we are frequently called upon to provide trainings to other attorneys on best practices in criminal defense and appellate matters.
KGWS Results
2020-2021:
United States v. Luis Noel Cruz – compassionate release from four consecutive life sentences
Anthony A. v. Commissioner – appellate win finding DOC violation of due process
Joseph Stephenson v. Commissioner – appellate win reversing dismissal of habeas on mootness
United States v. William Tisdol – granting motion to suppress cell phone evidence after Government’s failure to obtain a timely search warrant
L.B. – absolute pardon for charges of possession of narcotics, use of a motor vehicle without permission, breach of peace, risk of injury, assault in the third degree, threatening, sexual assault in the first degree, interfering/resisting arrest and a violation of probation
2022-2023:
United States v. Dewayne Joyner – on appeal to the Second Circuit, sentence vacated and remanded based upon Government’s failure to prove drug quantity at trial
State v. V.S. – sentence commuted from 45 years to 25 years
United States v. Ronell Hanks – compassionate release granted, reducing sentence from 17 years to 8 years
State v. Jordan – sentence reduced from 45 years to 25 years
Saunders v. Commissioner of Correction – appeal to the Conn. Supreme Court, remanding case to habeas court for further proceedings regarding competency
Sease v. Commissioner of Correction – appeal to the Conn. appellate court, remanding case to habeas court for further proceedings related to determining competency of counsel at sentencing
Stephenson v. Warden – conviction overturned and remanded to criminal court for further proceedings
United States v. Isaiah Halliday – compassionate release granted, reducing sentence from 108 months to 55 months
Ravon Donald v. Commissioner of Correction – ineffective assistance of counsel at sentencing stage; re-sentencing ordered
State v. Traficonda – 60 year sentence commuted making client eligible for halfway house transition, given good time earned
Hodge v. Commissioner of Correction – sua sponte judicial dismissal without prior notice and opportunity to be heard was error; case remanded
State v. Gayle – 65 year sentence for murder commuted to 35 years
State v. Gonzalez – sentence modified from 38 years to 23 years, making client eligible for release in 2 years
United States v. Luis Garcia– cell phone evidence suppressed after finding that warrant lacked probable cause, was overbroad and lacked particularity
State v. Dupigny – 70 year sentence modified to 28 years and 6 months, resulting in immediate release of client
