Connecticut Criminal law Attorneys
Criminal Defense Attorney in Connecticut
Jeffrey C. Kestenband
Jeff Kestenband, a criminal defense attorney in Connecticut, focuses his practice in state and federal court. Jeff has represented clients charged with crimes ranging from murder, robbery, sexual assault, and other serious felonies to misdemeanors such as DUI, drug offenses, and larceny. Jeff also appears in federal court where he defends people charged with drug and firearm offenses, as well as complex white collar crimes. He has also tried many cases where he has obtained several very favorable verdicts. He is a graduate of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, an intensive two-week trial advocacy program that includes instruction and participation in all phases of trial practice. He has also negotiated very favorable resolutions at the pretrial stage. Read more about our Pretrial Results.
Education
- Juris Doctor, with honors, University of Connecticut School of Law (1997)
- Bachelor of Arts, Wesleyan University, Connecticut (1993)
Admitted
- Connecticut State Bar (1997)
- United States District Court, District of Connecticut (1998)
- United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit (1998)
- United States Supreme Court (2001)
Member
- Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- Appeals