Business Details
Trusted Connecticut Criminal Defense & Appeals Attorneys
Schoenhorn Jon L Atty has built a reputation as a premier legal practice in Connecticut, specializing in criminal defense, appellate advocacy, and civil rights litigation. With over four decades of experience, the firm has successfully represented thousands of clients in state and federal courts, including landmark cases before the Connecticut Supreme Court and U.S. Supreme Court. Our attorneys combine strategic legal acumen with a commitment to protecting client rights, evidenced by dual certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy in criminal and civil law.Recognized as Life Fellows of the Connecticut Bar Foundation and consistently honored as Super Lawyers, we maintain a client-centric approach that prioritizes zealous representation and community service. Our track record includes challenging unconstitutional government actions, defending professional licenses, and securing precedent-setting rulings that shape Connecticut jurisprudence.
Services
Criminal Defense
Appellate Representation
Civil Rights Litigation
Professional License Defense
Property Forfeiture Challenges
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in criminal defense and appellate law.
- Our team holds dual certification in criminal and civil trial advocacy.
- We have argued landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and Connecticut's highest courts.
- Our attorneys are recognized as Super Lawyers and Life Fellows of the Connecticut Bar Foundation.
- We maintain a client-focused approach with a proven track record in constitutional challenges.
Associations and certifications
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Connecticut Bar Foundation
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles state and federal charges including drug offenses, assault, and white-collar crimes. We provide strategic representation from arraignment through trial and appeal. Our attorneys leverage decades of experience to challenge evidence, negotiate plea agreements, and protect client rights in Connecticut courts.
Appellate Representation
With over 40 years of appellate experience, we handle appeals in Connecticut Supreme Court, U.S. Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Our track record includes overturning convictions, challenging unconstitutional laws, and setting legal precedents that shape Connecticut jurisprudence through strategic brief writing and oral arguments.
Civil Rights Litigation
We represent clients in civil rights cases involving police misconduct, unconstitutional searches, and employment discrimination. Our practice includes challenging government overreach, defending free speech rights, and litigating cases related to Fourth Amendment violations and workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Professional License Defense
Our firm defends professionals facing license revocation or disciplinary actions before state licensing boards. We represent clients in hearings related to medical, legal, and other professional licenses, ensuring due process and protecting careers from unwarranted disciplinary actions by regulatory authorities.
Property Forfeiture Challenges
We challenge unlawful property seizures by state and federal agencies in cases involving cash, vehicles, and real estate. Our representation includes administrative hearings and court litigation to contest forfeitures as unconstitutional or excessive under both state and federal law.
People
Jon L. Schoenhorn
Founder & Attorney
Jon L. Schoenhorn is a dual-certified trial attorney with 40+ years of experience in criminal and civil law. Recognized as a Super Lawyer and Connecticut's Top 100 Trial Lawyer, he has argued landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and Connecticut's highest courts. He founded the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and received its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022.
Questions
What areas of law does Jon L. Schoenhorn & Associates specialize in?
We specialize in criminal defense, appellate law, civil rights litigation, professional license defense, and property forfeiture challenges across Connecticut.
How experienced is the firm in appellate courts?
Attorney Schoenhorn has maintained an appellate practice for over 40 years, with cases argued before the Connecticut Supreme Court, U.S. Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Does the firm handle civil rights cases?
Yes, we represent clients in civil rights cases involving police misconduct, unconstitutional searches, and employment discrimination based on sexual orientation.
What makes the firm different from other law practices?
Our dual certification in criminal and civil trial law, combined with our history of landmark cases, provides unique expertise in both trial and appellate advocacy.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Connecticut, including Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Bridgeport, and all major judicial districts.
