If you have been contacted by the police or are accused of any crime, whether a felony or misdemeanor, exercise your right to remain silent and contact the criminal defense attorneys at The Law Offices of Frank J. Riccio LLC. immediately.

Do not agree to do anything until you have talked to us. We defend the rights of people charged with crimes in federal and state courts throughout Fairfield County and the entirety of Connecticut.  Our lawyers have over forty-five years of combined experience defending the rights of people suspected of criminal activity as well as those arrested and formally charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes.  Furthermore, if you are currently on probation and face a violation of that probation, our attorneys assist you as well. 

Our firm represents individuals facing criminal charges or allegations of criminal activity in Connecticut State Court and U.S. federal courts in Connecticut and the Southern District of New York, including allegations or charges concerning:

• Alcohol Violations
• Appeals
• Armed Drug Trafficking
• Assault and Battery
• Assault on a Police Officer
• Assault on a Federal Agent
• Bail & Bond - Reduction Hearings
• Surrender Hearings, Modification of Bond and Pre-Trial Release
• Burglary and Armed Home Invasion
• Capital Felony
• Carjacking
• Child Abuse
• Cocaine Sale
• Criminal Trover
• Criminally Negligent Homicide
• Credit Card Fraud
• Domestic Violence
• Driving While Intoxicated (DWI / DUI)
• Drivers License Hearings
• Escape
• Extradition Matters
• Federal Removal Hearings
• Forcible Rape
• Homicide
• Immigration Status Hearings
• Juvenile Matters
• Mail Fraud
• Manslaughter
• Misconduct With A Motor Vehicle
• Money Laundering
• Murder - Felony, 1st and 2nd Degree, Attempt
• Narcotics Sale, Possession and Trafficking
• Obstruction of Justice
• Possession of Marijuana
• Possession of Narcotics or Controlled Substances
• Probation and Parole Violations
• Prostitution
• Racketeering / RICO / CORA / ViCAR
• Rape
• Sale of Marijuana
• Sale of Narcotics or Controlled Substances
• Sex Crimes - Child Pornography, Sexual assault, Sex Abuse, Sexual Abuse of Children
• Tax Law Violations
• Theft Crimes
• Weapons Violations
• Wire Fraud
• White Collar Crimes

For further information, contact:
LAW OFFICES OF FRANK J. RICCIO LLC
923 EAST MAIN STREET
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06608
TEL 203-333-6135
FAX 203-333-6190
Email: ricciolaw@yahoo.com

Contact us by filling out our client questionnaire.

Attorney Riccio's Criminal Board Certification by the Connecticut Bar
may be obtained by contacting the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.

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One of Connecticut's most respected criminal defense law firms, The Law Offices of Frank J. Riccio LLC has earned a reputation for providing high quality, aggressive legal representation.

Criminal defense attorney Frank J. Riccio, a board certified criminal trial specialist with over 250 trials tried to completion, earned this reputation by providing his clients with the highest standards of diligence, knowledge and professional advice, and by steadfastly protecting his client's constitutional rights.

Whether a client is seeking a Federal or Connecticut criminal defense attorney , The Law Offices of Frank J. Riccio LLC treats each client’s situation with attention and importance.

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Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

Are you an immigrant facing criminal charges?  Even if you are not a U.S. citizen, you have many legal rights.

If you are not a naturalized U.S. citizen and face criminal charges in Connecticut or anywhere in the United States, it is critical that you obtain legal advice regarding your immigrant status before pleading guilty or standing trial for any criminal charge.

The firm represents any non-citizen charged with a crime, including those who are permanent legal residents (green card holders), non-immigrant visa holders and undocumented residents (illegal aliens).
 
A conviction or guilty plea to a low-level felony or even some misdemeanors can lead to deportation. The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) expanded the list of aggravated felony convictions that are viewed as deportable offenses. You can also be deported for conviction of two misdemeanor crimes.

You must contact a defense lawyer knowledgeable in this area before entering a guilty plea for a "minor" offense to make sure your attorney is aware of the possible danger to your residency status.

Note: Even if you are not deported, criminal convictions can affect your naturalization application to become a U.S. citizen. Under the IIRIRA, resident aliens may be denied an opportunity for habeas corpus federal court review. This could lead to the detainment of a resident alien for an aggravated felony conviction and that alien could not go to a federal court on a writ of habeas corpus to seek relief.

If you are charged with an aggravated felony or other deportable offense covered under IIRIRA, the Law Offices of Frank J. Riccio LLC will fight the charges or try to negotiate a plea to a lesser offense that will not jeopardize your immigrant status. Contact an immigrant criminal defense lawyer who will aggressively protect your rights and stand by you for as long as it takes.

We protect the legal rights of non-citizens nationwide. We are available as local counsel in Connecticut or co-counsel nationwide for immigrants charged with a crime that may affect their resident status.   If you are not a naturalized U.S. citizen and face criminal charges in Connecticut or anywhere in the United States, it is critical that you obtain legal advice regarding your immigrant status before pleading guilty or standing trial for any criminal charge.