What We Fight For
At The Law Office of Christopher Duby, criminal defense is all we do. Every case gets our full attention, every client gets honest counsel, and every fight gets everything we have.
Major Felony Defense
When your life, future, and reputation are on the line, do not go it alone. The State of Connecticut has the full weight of its police force, prosecutors, forensic laboratories, and investigators working to convict you. You need your own team.
We defend clients charged with murder, conspiracy, robbery, larceny, kidnapping, sexual assault, risk of injury to a minor, drug trafficking, and other serious felonies. Our attorneys have tried dozens of cases to verdict in courts throughout Connecticut.
Discuss Your Case →DUI / DWI Defense
A DWI arrest carries serious consequences, including possible jail time, a loss of your license, and fines. Beyond the criminal case, you face an administrative proceeding with the DMV that can independently suspend your driving privileges.
We handle both sides — the criminal defense and the DMV representation — to protect your rights and minimize the damage to your life, your livelihood, and your record.
Discuss Your Case →Drug Crimes & Offenses
While Connecticut has decriminalized certain marijuana offenses, other drug crimes carry substantial penalties that can alter the course of your life. From simple possession to trafficking and sales, the charges are serious and the prosecution aggressive.
We challenge every element of the State's case — from the legality of the search and seizure to the handling of evidence — and we fight to protect your Fifth Amendment rights at every stage.
Discuss Your Case →Gun Offenses
Gun crimes are harshly and heavily prosecuted in Connecticut state and federal courts. Connecticut regulates firearms extensively, and violations of these regulations carry severe penalties — including potential loss of your right to own firearms entirely.
Whether you are facing charges for illegal possession, carrying without a permit, or a firearms offense connected to another charge, you need defense counsel who understands the complexity of Connecticut and federal firearms law.
Discuss Your Case →When the stakes are highest, the defense must be strongest.
Our attorneys are admitted to practice in state courts, federal district courts, circuit courts of appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
Sex Offenses & Child Sexual Abuse
If you have been contacted by law enforcement regarding a sex offense or allegation of child sexual abuse, contact us immediately. Do not speak to the police, do not speak to investigators, and do not make any statements without an attorney present.
These are among the most serious charges a person can face. Evidence disclosure happens through the court process, and the defense must begin before the first interview. Early representation can be the difference between your future and a conviction.
Get Immediate Help →Fraud & White Collar Defense
Mail fraud, tax fraud, wire fraud, and bank fraud are typically investigated by the FBI and SEC. These cases involve mountains of documents, emails, text messages, and surveillance. The investigations are long, methodical, and well-resourced.
If you are contacted by federal agents, do not speak with them. Contact an attorney immediately. We defend clients facing embezzlement, insider trading, mortgage fraud, perjury, false statements, and all forms of white collar prosecution.
Discuss Your Case →
Federal & Post-Conviction
Federal Criminal Defense
When the federal government brings charges, the stakes are different. Federal sentencing guidelines are rigid, federal prosecutors are experienced, and federal courts operate by their own rules.
Our attorneys are admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and federal district courts in Connecticut, the Southern District of New York, and the Eastern District of New York. We know how federal cases work because we practice in federal courts.
Discuss Your Case →Criminal Appeals
A conviction is not always the final word. If you believe errors were made during your trial — whether in the admission of evidence, jury instructions, prosecutorial misconduct, or ineffective assistance of counsel — you may have grounds for an appeal.
We handle criminal appeals before the Connecticut Appellate Court, the Connecticut Supreme Court, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
Discuss Your Case →Habeas Corpus Petitions
A writ of habeas corpus challenges the legality of your detention or conviction. If you are currently incarcerated and believe your constitutional rights were violated during your prosecution or trial, a habeas petition may be your path to relief.
These are complex proceedings that require a thorough understanding of constitutional law and criminal procedure. We evaluate potential habeas claims and pursue them aggressively when the facts support relief.
Discuss Your Case →Every case begins with a conversation. Tell us what happened.