Experienced Bridgeport Trial Attorneys Fight for Your Freedom

Veterans of more than 500 jury trials
Based in Bridgeport, CT, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Frank J. Riccio LLC  have been providing high-quality criminal litigation services to clients accused of felony and misdemeanor crimes in state and federal courts within the State of Connecticut since 1968, with a focus on federal courthouse areas Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport.

Accolades

• As a Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocacy attorney, Frank J. Riccio has tried hundreds of cases to conclusion in Connecticut state and federal courts. His son, Frank J. Riccio II, joined in the firm in 1999 and has also tried many cases in both state and federal courts.
• Frank J. Riccio II was named a "Top 40 under 40" attorney and also listed as a 2012 "Superlawyer."

Mutual respect
Our law firm is part of the fabric of the Connecticut court system. We have earned a reputation among legal professionals as meticulous, aggressive attorneys who stand up for their clients. We share a mutual respect with prosecutors, probation officers and others.  Respect is everything, and there is no substitute for intimate knowledge of the local courts.

If you have been charged with a state or federal crime or if you are being investigated by the police, we will make sure you receive the full protection of the law. You have individual rights afforded to you by the U.S. Constitution, among other sources, that we fight to ensure you will continue to enjoy. 

A lifetime in law
At a very early age, Frank J. Riccio II had instilled in him a love of the law, propelling him to study, work hard and eventually dedicate his life to its practice. Along with his father, partner and role model, Frank J. Riccio, he is a tireless advocate for his clients and their rights.

Federal criminal defense attorneys
Due to the unlimited resources of the federal government, the extensive training and experience of federal investigators and prosecutors, the complexity of federal proceedings, and the large number of individuals typically targeted for prosecution in the same case, federal court is no place for the inexperienced state court practitioner. To defend against federal charges in CT, you need an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer with the personality, knowledge and resources required to stand up to the federal government.

We have recently successfully represented clients charged with:

• Narcotics conspiracy
• International transportation of narcotics
• Illegal weapons possession/felon in possession of a firearm
• White collar crimes
• Internet solicitation
• Child pornography
• Bank fraud
• Wire fraud
• Credit card fraud
• Mortgage fraud
• Medicare fraud
• Immigration fraud
• Homicide
  

• Identity fraud
• Money laundering
• Illegal money transmitting
• Obstruction of justice
• Perjury
• Public corruption
• Securities fraud
• Armed bank robbery
• Trafficking in stolen government property
• Witness tampering
• RICO/racketeering/vicar
• Misprision of a felony
• Grand jury investigations
• Burglary/home Invasions
  

Click here for a recent list of trial successes in state and federal court.

State criminal defense attorneys
To fight charges of Connecticut state felony and misdemeanor offenses, you need an experienced state criminal defense lawyer who has successfully represented people charged with:

• DUI
• Drug crimes
• Domestic violence
• Theft crimes
• Sex crimes

• Probation violations
• White collar crimes
• Violent crimes
• CORA/racketeering offenses
• Motor vehicle offenses

Both Attorney Riccio and Attorney Riccio II have gone to trial in more than 300 cases in Connecticut state courts, finding success in the majority of those cases, winning acquittals for their clients on charges that have included:

• Murder
• Manslaughter
• Assault
• Sex assault
• Risk of injury
• Conspiracy

• Narcotics sale/possession
• Robbery
• Burglary
• DUI
• Breach of peace
• Disorderly conduct interfering with an officer

Personal injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases, including those involving:

• Auto accidents
  
• Truck accidents
  
• Bus accidents
  

• Catastrophic injuries
  
• Birth injuries
• Medical and legal malpractice

Divorce and Family Law
You may require the services of a family attorney for a variety of reasons, from dissolution of a marriage to settling issues of custody, alimony or civil union. We are here to help. Our attorneys are experienced in:

• Dissolution
• Custody
• Child support

• Separation
• Visitation
• Civil unions

Contact an experienced Connecticut attorney
Criminal offenses are aggressively prosecuted by powerful state and federal authorities. The best way to protect yourself and preserve your freedom is to hire a highly trained and experienced firm like ours to represent you in court.

For more information about Connecticut state and federal criminal law or our other practice areas (Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Family Law/Divorce, Real Estate) or to discuss your legal issues, please call us at 203-333-6135, or get in touch online.

Every client who retains our services is important, and we will zealously fight to defend your interests. If you want the best defense, then contact us for a free face-to-face consultation.