John R. Donovan

Donovan & Morello, Law Offices LLP

Cromwell, CT

46+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About John

Attorney John R. Donovan, also known as Jake, is a former Connecticut prosecutor who transitioned to criminal defense. He graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia in 1975 and earned his JD from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1979. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut and the Federal District Court for the District of Connecticut. Jake has received a Tier 1 rating from US News in DUI/DWI Defense, a Tier 2 rating in Criminal Defense: General Practice, and was named 'Top Criminal Defense Attorney' in Hartford and Middlesex Counties in 2017.

Licensed States

Education

Juris Doctor

University of Connecticut School of Law

Bachelor of Arts

University of Virginia

Awards & Recognition

Top Criminal Defense Attorney

Hartford and Middlesex Counties · 2017

US News Tier 1 Rating

DUI/DWI Defense

US News Tier 2 Rating

Criminal Defense: General Practice

AV® 5.0 out of 5.0 Rating

Martindale-Hubbell®

Professional Associations

New Haven County Bar Standing CommitteeFederal District Court for the District of Connecticut (Special Master)Statewide Grievance Panel for the State of Connecticut