Atty. John David Griffin

Atty. John David Griffin

John David Griffin is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, driving while intoxicated, felonies and 7 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

New Haven New Haven 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About John David Griffin at a glance

John David Griffin is a Member based in New Haven, Connecticut, practicing at John David Griffin, Esq.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, personal injury, criminal defense, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1996), U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut and U.S. Tax Court (1997), New York (1998), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1999). Educated at Quinnipiac College School of Law (J.D., 1996) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1993). Active member of New Haven County, Connecticut, New York State and American Bar Associations Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in New Haven, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John David Griffin is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, driving while intoxicated, felonies and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • John practices at John David Griffin, Esq. in New Haven, CT

Practice Areas Explained

John David Griffin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John David Griffin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Juvenile Law

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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 New Haven 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John David Griffin

Where is John David Griffin's law office located?
John David Griffin's law practice is located in New Haven, Connecticut. The firm is John David Griffin, Esq.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John David Griffin handle?
John David Griffin focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, personal injury, criminal defense, juvenile. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has John David Griffin practiced law?
John David Griffin has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John David Griffin go to law school?
John David Griffin earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact John David Griffin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Quinnipiac College School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
State University of New York at Albany
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1997
New York
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1999

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