Trent A. LaLima
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Trent A. LaLima
Biography
Trent LaLima is the owner of Santos & LaLima, P.C., a law firm with a four decade long track record representing criminal defendants and handling other high profile cases throughout Connecticut. In 2013, Attorney LaLima began at the firm, working with Attorney Santos on cases that ranged from DUI/DWI and domestic violence to murder and other serious violent or sexual assault felonies. He worked on appeals, personal injury, civil cases, business disputes, juvenile matters, and administrative hearings including school disciplinary proceedings. He has experience in trials, negotiating plea deals, achieving dismissals and erased records for defendants, helping clients who have not been charged to avoid arrest, and arguing in front of Connecticut's Appellate Court and Supreme Court.
After six years, Attorney LaLima became a partner at the firm, renamed Santos & LaLima, P.C., and became sole owner in 2021. Attorney LaLima values being creative and bold in defending client's rights, treating clients with respect, using plainspoken straight talk, and ensuring every case receives the attention it deserves.
Attorney LaLima has served in numerous leadership positions in legal organizations through Connecticut. He has been the Chair of multiple capacities in the Connecticut Bar Association, including the Criminal Justice Section, is the co-Chair of the Hartford County Bar Association's Criminal Committee, and is the Chair of Annual Criminal Litigation Seminar organized by the Connecticut Trial Lawyer's Association. He has been the Continuing Legal Education Director for the Connecticut Bar Association, and has been a panelist at multiple legal education seminars. He has been featured as a legal analyst on NBC Connecticut. His peers have rated him AV Preeminent at Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating for professional excellence, skill, integrity, and ethical standards. A lifelong Connecticut resident and UConn graduate, he lives in West Hartford.
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, Victims Rights
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
White Collar Crime
Juvenile Law
Fees
- Free Consultation - Call and ask for a free consultation.
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees - Contingent fees available for personal injury cases.
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Flat fees available.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Attorney The Law Offices of Hubert J. Santos
Year: 2013 - 2019
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Partner Santos & LaLima, P.C.
Year: 2019 - Current
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Professional Associations
Connecticut Bar Association Chair - Criminal Justice Section (2019 - 2021)
Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Section CLE Director (2019 - 2021)
Connecticut Bar Association Member (2013 - Current)
State Bar of Connecticut  # 435298 Member (2013 - Current)
Hartford County Bar Association Co-Chair - Criminal Committee (2018 - Current)
Hartford County Bar Association Member (2016 - Current)
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Member (2016 - Current)
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Asst. Chair - Annual Criminal Litigation Seminar (2017 - 2020)
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Chair - Annual Criminal Litigation Seminar (2020 - Current)
Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Member (2015 - Current)
Connecticut Bar Association Secretary - Criminal Justice Section (2018 - 2019)
Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Chair - Criminal Law Committee (2017 - 2019)
Awards
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AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell 2021.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2017.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2018.0
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Star Of The Year
Connecticut Bar Association Young Lawyers Section 2019.0
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AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell 2019.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2019.0
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AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell 2020.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2020.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2021.0
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AV Preeminent Rated
Martindale-Hubbell 2018.0
Education
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University of Connecticut B.A. (2010) | Political Science
Year: 2006 - 2010
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Washington and Lee University School of Law J.D. (2013) | Law
Year: 2010 - 2013
Speaking Engagements
Defending Campus Sexual Assault Cases, New Britain, CT, October 30, 2017, Connecticut Bar Association
Defending Campus Sexual Assault Cases, New Britain, CT, October 30, 2017, Connecticut Bar Association
Websites
https://santoslalima.com
Santos & LaLima, P.C.
Santos & LaLima, P.C.
51 Russ Street, Hartford, CT 06106