Douglas Deane Rudolph
Douglas D. Rudolph is a New Haven-based criminal defense attorney.
- Biography
I have seen, over and over, how criminal charges can drastically affect people’s lives without proper representation. As a lawyer, I understand people make mistakes, but shouldn’t be defined by them. I provide aggressive legal representation that compassionately focuses on your unique needs to achieve the best result. I limit my case load, so I can work closely with you to ensure your best interests are carefully served. My job is to establish an atmosphere of trust and respect, and understand the challenges you’re facing. I create and maintain open communication with you through all stages of your case. My job is to focus on your case, so you can focus on your life.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Connecticut
- Since 2018
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Law Office of Douglas D. Rudolph
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2016 –
Current
- Co-founder; Policy Director
- Young People in Recovery
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2012 –
2016
- Duties: Developed and implemented Young People in Recovery’s (“YPR”) public policy agenda; Managed over 80 chapters throughout the United States, and oversaw the implementation of local workshops that provided access to education, employment, and housing opportunities for young people in or seeking recovery from addiction; Regularly collaborated with federal agencies, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, and other organizations and partners to improve addiction-recovery resources for young people; Created and/or reviewed all contracts, which included potential partnerships with other businesses and other organizations; created and updated internal YPR policies; Led YPR expansion efforts including domestic issues related to state tax identification numbers and international chapter expansion to Canada and the United Kingdom (e.g. compliance, registration, regulation forms).
- Certified Student Attorney
- New Haven Public Defender Services
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2014 –
2014
- Duties: Interviewed potential clients, screened for eligibility for services; Reviewed police reports and conducted legal research in preparation for defense; Negotiated with prosecutors to reach plea agreements for primarily felony and misdemeanor-level offenses; Represented clients in court for arraignments and pretrial hearings.
- Summer Intern
- New Haven Legal Assistance Association
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2013 –
2013
- Duties: Conducted legal research and writing for supervising attorney; Met with clients and participated in Due Process Hearings for special education clients; Participated in lobbying efforts in regards to expanding ex-offenders’ rights at state congressional hearings.
- Education
- Western New England University School of Law
- J.D. (2015) | Emphasis on Criminal Law
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2013
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2015 - Honors: Dean’s List Merit Award, Advanced Research and Writing CALI Excellence for the Future Award, highest grade in class: Legislative Lobbying and Advocacy CALI Excellence for the Future Award, highest grade in class: Criminal Procedure Adjudication
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- Augsburg College
- B.A. (2007) | Psychology & Law
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2005
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2007 -
- Awards
- Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- 2022
- Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- 2021
- Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers
- 2020
- Top 40 under 40
- National Trial Lawyers
- 2020
- Professional Associations
- National College of DUI Defense
- Member
- Current
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Connecticut State Bar
 # 439410
- Member
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2018 –
Current -
- New Haven Bar Association
- Member
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2018 –
Current -
- Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member
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2018 –
Current -
- National Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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2018 –
Current -
- National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Member
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2018 –
Current -
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Minnesota State Bar
 # 0397936
- Member
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2016 –
Current -
- Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
- Member
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2016 –
Current -
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