Atty. Craig A. Raabe
Craig Raabe joined the partnership in 2016 from a large, regional law firm, where he previously served as the chair of the litigation department. Mr.
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Craig A. Raabe is a criminal defense, business, ip, white collar, and litigation attorney based in West Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Izard, Kindall & Raabe LLP. Admitted to practice in Connecticut, Connecticut Bar Association. Educated at Western New England University School of Law (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: General Practice (Hartford) (2026), Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Hartford) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law (2026). Serves clients in West Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Craig Raabe joined the partnership in 2016 from a large, regional law firm, where he previously served as the chair of the litigation department
- Mr. Raabe has tried many complex civil and criminal cases
- He is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers
- He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America© since 2006 (Copyright by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, SC), most recently in six disciplines: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Antitrust, Regulatory/Environmental Litigation, White-Collar Criminal Defense and General Criminal Defense
- The Best Lawyers in America© also has named Mr. Raabe as the Hartford “Lawyer of the Year” in the areas of Antitrust (3 times), White-Collar Criminal Defense and Intellectual Property
- Chambers and Partners© has named Mr. Raabe to its highest level of recognition, Band 1, in the area of General Commercial Litigation and White-Collar Crime and Government Investigations
- Mr. Raabe’s commercial trial experience is broad and includes areas such as antitrust, government contracting, fraud, intellectual property, and unfair trade practices
- He also has tried many serious felony criminal cases in state and federal court and is active in the criminal defense trial bar
- As part of his commitment to public service, Mr. Raabe has handled and tried significant court-appointed criminal matters, including death penalty litigation
- In addition to his trial practice, Mr. Raabe counsels clients on compliance issues and the resolution of regulatory enforcement actions by government agencies
- By appointment of the chief judge of the Second Circuit, Mr. Raabe has served on the Reappointment Committee for Connecticut’s federal defender, and the chief judge of the Connecticut district court appointed him to chair the United States Magistrate Reappointment Committee in Connecticut
- In 2012, the Connecticut district court judges selected Mr. Raabe for the district’s Pro Bono Award for his service to indigent clients
- In addition, he is listed as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Connecticut by Super Lawyers ® 2012 (Super Lawyers is a registered trademark of Key Professional Media, Inc.). Mr. Raabe serves as an officer of the Connecticut Bar Association’s Federal Practice and Antitrust Sections
- Mr. Raabe is admitted to practice in the U.S
- Supreme Court, the Courts of Appeals for the First, Second, and D.C
- Circuits, the U.S
- District Courts for Connecticut and the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, the U.S
- Tax Court and the state of Connecticut
- He is an honors graduate of Valparaiso University and Western New England College of Law, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review
- Following graduation, Mr. Raabe served as the law clerk for the Honorable Arthur H. Healey of the Connecticut Supreme Court
- Mr. Raabe is a commercial, instrument-rated pilot and is active in general aviation
- He serves as a volunteer pilot for Angel Flight Northeast, which provides free air transportation to people requiring serious medical care
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Craig A. Raabe handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Hartford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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