A Note To Potential Clients

Written By CT Criminal Defense Lawyer, Attorney Tina Sypek D’Amato

“With decades of experience in criminal defense, you can trust that I will be able to attain the most favorable outcome possible in your case.

And criminal court, there are many different potential dispositions. In Connecticut, unlike any other state, it is possible to avoid a criminal record even after several arrests! This is because we have what’s called, pretrial diversionary programs. The state of Connecticut has an interest in rehabilitating citizens. So unlike other jurisdictions, we have many programs that results in a dismissal of your case. Sometimes you’re required to do treatment and other times all you have to do is stay out of trouble for a period of time.

“In simple cases, I used to tell people that they could handle a simple case on their own. As time went on, though, I realized that everyone needs a lawyer in criminal court. First of all, being charged with a crime and having to go to court is extremely stressful. In addition, there are many procedures in court that lay people do not understand. No one is there to explain it to them. Also, sometimes people just don’t know how to talk to court officials, including prosecutors. That alone can result in a devastating outcome. 

Therefore, to avoid confusion, additional unnecessary court dates, and worst of all, potentially additional criminal charges, it’s always best to get an experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side. 

I will always answer my phone, text you back, and explain the process to reduce your stress as much as possible and answer questions. The hardest part is not knowing about what’s going to happen in your case. A lawyer that communicates with you regularly can help you get through this terrible time. 

I’ll never lie to you either. If I forget to call you back, I’ll admit it. If things aren’t going the way we thought, I’ll tell you the truth. When you call for an initial consultation, I’m not going to lie to you and give you false hope. On the other hand, if I think I’m going to be able to get your case dismissed, I’ll make that clear. My hope is that you will take your stress and put it on my shoulders so that you can go on with your life until your case is closed.

The most important part of an attorney client relationship is trust. You need to trust me and I need to trust you. The reason why is because at some point I’m going to give you advice and you may or may not like that advice. Regardless, you have to know that my recommendation is in your best interest not mine. So when I ask you questions, I expect you to tell me the truth as well. I don’t want to be the only dummy in the courtroom that doesn’t know the truth. That doesn’t mean that I’m going to tell anyone what you said, it just means that I will keep those facts in mind when I’m talking to the prosecutor or the court.”