Overview:
Attorney DeSantis graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1993. Attorney DeSantis graduated from Suffolk University Law School and Suffolk University Sawyer School of Management in 1997 receiving a Juris Doctor and a Masters in Business Administration. Attorney DeSantis founded the DeSantis Law Firm and is the manager of the firm.
Attorney DeSantis has handled thousands of criminal matters ranging from murder to basic misdemeanors. Attorney DeSantis has experience handling criminal matters from when someone is under investigation, to negotiating a disposition, jury and bench trials, and appeals. Attorney DeSantis has handled dozens of appeals, in Connecticut and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Attorney DeSantis has handled hundreds of Habeas Corpus matters. Attorney DeSantis has testified and worked as an expert on the standard for effective assistance of counsel in criminal matters.
Attorney DeSantis is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate. Attorney DeSantis was selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers for 2013 by the National Trial Lawyers. Attorney DeSantis has a 2.9 rating by Martindale which indicates he has a high criteria of general ethical standard.
Attorney DeSantis also represent clients in personal injury law, automobile accidents, business organizations and business law. Attorney DeSantis has a Masters in Business Administration. Attorney DeSantis has represented numerous businesses regarding organizational issues and other business related matters.
In the past Attorney DeSantis has served on the board of the Garde Arts Theater, Sound Community, and on the New London Democratic Town Committee. Attorney DeSantis owns and practices out of 345 State Street in historic downtown New London.
Attorney DeSantis is dedicated to providing knowledgeable and experienced representation in legal matters. Attorney DeSantis practices ‘client-orientated’ representation and strongly believes in staying continual contact with his clients and their families. Attorney DeSantis has practice law for over 15 years in various types of law with an emphasis on criminal defense. Attorney DeSantis has extensive experience in representing clients in all aspects of a criminal investigation and prosecution.