Jennifer L. Zito

The Law Office of Jennifer L. Zito, LLC

Meriden, CT

36+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About Jennifer

Jennifer L. Zito is a solo practitioner and founder of The Law Office of Jennifer L. Zito, LLC, established in 1994. She has over 35 years of experience, specializing in criminal defense, school/university Title IX, and Code of Conduct cases nationwide, and civil litigation on a limited basis. Attorney Zito is recognized as one of Connecticut’s 'Super Lawyers' and a 'Top Attorney' in Connecticut and New England since 2009. She holds an 'AV Preeminent' Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has received numerous awards, including The Thomas J. Ullmann Champion of Liberty Award (2022) and the...

Licensed States

Connecticut

Education

J.D.

The University of Connecticut School of Law

B.A.

Smith College

Awards & Recognition

Merit Award from the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2023

The Thomas J. Ullmann Champion of Liberty Award

2022

Merit Award from the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2017

Paul J. McQuillan Public Service Award

2015

Merit Award from the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2013

Professional Associations

The Connecticut Bar AssociationThe Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationThe National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersConnecticut Sentencing CommissionConnecticut Sentencing Commission, Steering Committee MemberCo-Chair of the Connecticut Sentencing Commission Mental Health SubcommitteeConnecticut Judicial Branch Public Service and Trust CommissionTrustee, University of Connecticut Law School Foundation