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Paul F Chinigo

4.3
4 reviews

141 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360

Criminal Defense

About Paul F Chinigo

Paul F Chinigo is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Paul received a B.A. degree from Assumption College in 1969, and has been licensed for 51 years. Paul practices at Chinigo, Leone & Maruzo, LLP in Norwich, CT.

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Communication
4.3
Quality of Service
4.3
Responsiveness
4.3
Value for Money
4.3
Criminal Law
Posted by Alex
March 15, 2024
Hired Attorney

Attorney Chinigo is amazing. Would highly recommend. He is very knowledgeable and gets the job done. He has great colleagues who help as well. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you for everything.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
April 10, 2012
Hired Attorney

Overall, I had an excellent experience with this lawyer. He made a devastating life event become a much easier and painless one. He was straight up with me from day 1, kept me informed, and made me feel like I was his main concern. His cost for services was definitely in a great price range for his expertise. He ultimately was able to get my charge dropped only after a couple court continuations. I have recommended him to my friends, he proved to me he really IS the BEST! Thank You Paul :)

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
February 07, 2011
Hired Attorney

Charged me a lot of money and didn't stand up for me...he didn't do anything more than I could have done for myself in court...didn't communicate well, it(Information to the case and court dates) had to be pulled out of him...

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
April 25, 2011
Hired Attorney

Services

Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 1
    • Criminal Defense

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Chinigo, Leone & Maruzo, LLP

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1975, Connecticut
    Memberships
    New London County and Connecticut Bar Associations
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Suffolk University
    Class of 1975
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Assumption College
    Class of 1969
    B.A.
  • Military Service
    1st, Lt., USAF, 1970-1972
    1st. Lt., Rhode Island Air National Guard, 1972-1975
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1947
    Norwich, Connecticut, October 2, 1947
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