Salvatore Bonanno

Hartford Attorney Salvatore Bonanno has over 30 years experience as a litigation lawyer, focusing on the defense of clients facing criminal charges, DUI/DWI charges and domestic violence charges. Located directly in Hartford, Connecticut, we are conveniently located to meet with you and attend to any court matters that your case involves.

• Criminal Law
• DUI & DWI
• Domestic Violence
• White Collar Crime

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted

Connecticut

Since 1987

2nd Circuit

Since 1997

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1998

Attorney and Proprietor

Law Offices of Salvatore Bonanno

1989 - Current

Lead attorney on criminal, DUI, domestic violence all other criminal cases.

Partner

DiPentima & Bonanno, PC

1990 - 1992

Partner in small office handling criminal matters, personal injury cases, insurance defense litigation, divorce litigation and real estate closings.

Associate Attorney

Alfano, Halloran & Flynn

1987 - 1989

Associate attorney handling criminal, civil, family litigation as well as real estate closings, etc.

Quinnipiac University School of Law

J.D. (1987) | Law

1984 - 1987

Fairfield University

B.A. (1983) | English

1979 - 1983

Connecticut State Bar  # 307111

Member

Current

Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Current

Hartford County Bar Association

Member

1988 - Current

Hartford County Bar Association

Co-Chair Criminal Justice Committee

2014 - 2018

Legal Insights

Law Offices of Salvatore Bonanno

UConn Employee Accused of Awarding Husband Fellowship He Didn't Apply For Resigns

NBCConnecticut.com

March 22, 2017

Fired Hartford Police Officer Wants His Job Back

Hartford Courant

May 13, 2011

Jury: Former Hartford Officer Not Guilty Of Jail Assault

Hartford Courant

May 9, 2011

Affidavits tie Price to sex, money

CNN.com

August 3, 2000

Criminal Law on Law Talk , Criminal Law , "Law Talk" - WTIC 1080 AM

February 7, 2014

Hartford County Bar Association - Law Talk show

Radio call in show sponsored by the Hartford County Bar Association on live radio WTIC 1080AM.

Q. I was arrested Sunday and released on a DWI charge and now they want me to come back in. What should I do?

20 April 2020

A: I don't believe that you will be getting rearrested. What has likely occurred is that you were given a court date (or court location) that will not work due to the many COVID-19 court closures. Go to the police department to get the updated paperwork (with date and court location) and do NOT discuss the DUI case at all. If possible, go with a family member or friend. After that contact a good criminal defense attorney. Attorney Salvatore Bonanno Law Offices of Salvatore Bonanno 67 Russ Street, 1st Floor Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 527-6500 Office (860) 246-6786 Fax sbonanno@hartfordlaw.net www.hartfordlaw.net

Q. How long does someone have to do in jail for not appearing to their halfway house when they'r supposed to?

13 February 2019

A: It depends on what happens at court. If he's charged with escape, the consequences could be severe. If there's a good explanation as to why he didn't return on time, the matter could be resolved without any jail. Hard to tell. He needs to have an attorney representing him.

Q. What kind of charges do you get for a second dui?

13 February 2019

A: You’re still charged with a dui; however, if you have a prior dui conviction, then the 2nd dui exposes you to 120-day mandatory minimum jail sentence and a felony conviction for the 2nd dui. Hire an experienced attorney to get the best chance to avoid jail.