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James R. Hardy II
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James R. Hardy II

4.9
421 reviews

611 Access Road Floor 3, Stratford, CT 06615 + 1 location

DUI Law, Divorce Law, Family Law and 15 more

About James R. Hardy II

Attorney James R. Hardy II is the Founder and Managing Partner of Hardy Law Group, LLC. Prior to finding Hardy Law Group in 2012, Attorney Hardy served the residents of the State of Maryland by working for the State's Attorney Office for Prince George's County, MD in the Homicide Division. It was there where he helped strengthen the legal justice system by focusing on internal objectives and policies that led to crime rate deterrence and reduction. Attorney Hardy proudly served his country for eleven years as a military enlisted member in both the U.S. Army and Air Force. He has performed duty at a variety of different locations and has taken the honor of earning the Army Achievement Medal. Attorney Hardy now brings his legal experience, high ethics and legal knowledge to Hardy Law Group. He has been praised by clients for being thorough, efficient, proactive, knowledgeable and sensitive to client needs. Attorney Hardy maintains strong ties to the community throughout the Fairfield County and is a frequent guest speaker and lecturer on family law issues and bankruptcy topic

 

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James R. Hardy II got this award in 2021

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Divorce
Posted by Luz
May 27, 2026
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Wow. I can’t say enough positive things about what Attorney Hardy did for me in assisting me with getting my divorce. This man truly cares about people which is unusual giving the business that he is in. He put my mind at ease, kept his word, and pushed very hard to help me get what I asked for out of my divorce.

Family Law
Posted by Kayla
February 27, 2026
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hired attorney Hardy to represent me in a divorce where I was being bullied by the opposing party and his counsel to settle for much less than I deserved. Attorney Hardy was fierce in his representation and because of his diligence, knowledge, and support I was able to end that marriage leaving with the maximum amount possible. I would have never received that without his representation. Highly recommend anyone going through a divorce, especially a hostile one, to seek his representation.

 
Divorce
Posted by LIZA
February 18, 2026
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It is difficult to put into words the satisfactory service that Mr. Hardy supplied in my case. I was not mentally capable of handling any of the legal matters of the divorce proceedings due to my high anxiety, but Mr. Hardy not only assured me that he was going to fight for what he believes is right but also kept me well informed throughout the entire process. Whenever I was feeling hopeless or down, Mr. Hardy reassured me that everything would be okay and to leave it to him. In court he represented me in a calm professional manner and was able to express himself without losing his cool. Although he has lots of cases, he kept communicating with me in a timely manner which gave me reassurance in a very delicate time. The divorce was finalized with satisfactory results, he made sure that I got what I was fighting for and deserved.

 
Child Custody
Posted by Samuel
February 18, 2026
Hired Attorney

Working with this lawyer was a great experience. From the beginning to end, James Hardy fought for what I wanted and did not settle for less than what was fair. I would definitely recommend his service to anyone.

Child Custody
Posted by Heather
January 14, 2026
Hired Attorney

We are extremely grateful for the outstanding work of our family attorney. From the very beginning atty Hardy was proactive, responsive, and committed to moving our case forward efficiently. Thanks to his diligence and expertise, our case was expedited and successfully resolved within 8 months, with very favorable outcomes. He guided us through every step of the way with clarity and professionalism, making a stressful process much more manageable. We highly recommend atty Hardy to anyone in need of a knowledgeable and dedicated family law attorney.

 
Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
January 12, 2026
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Mr. Hardy helped my family during a very difficult time. He explained my proceedings clearly and was easy to contact. Most importantly, Mr. Hardy fought for my children. He always responded to my calls and emails in a timeIy fashion and I would definitely work with him again.

Traffic Violations
Posted by anonymous
December 29, 2025
Hired Attorney

James Hardy was extremely professional, and knowledgeable, and always went the extra mile to support me in my case. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal assistance in Connecticut. This was my first time having to court he helped things run smoothly. Thankful & Grateful for his help.

Divorce
Posted by Garrett
December 10, 2025
Hired Attorney

Mr. Hardy is an amazing and caring lawyer. He is a great person and will fight for what is right and not back down. He always answered any questions I had and if he couldn’t answer he would call me back as soon as he was able to. He always made me feel heard and always reassured me that he had my back.

DUI/DWI
Posted by Sam
November 14, 2025
Hired Attorney

Attorney Hardy is very personable, he looked into my case and assured me I was going to be just fine in the end. When I thought it was all over for me, he brought light and trust for me. I can’t recommend him enough, he will fight for you till sundown.

Criminal Law
Posted by Alyssa
November 12, 2025
Hired Attorney

Working with James hardy was very easy and he was so thorough with the details of the cade and process that before I knew it there was a bright light at the end of the tunnel! Mr. Hardy reached out to answer questions over the weekend and that is a rare quality to have, he seemed to always go above and beyond putting my mind at ease as he walked me through to the end. I would definitely recommend speaking with Mr. Hardy if you should find yourself needing his assistance,.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 5
    • DUI Law
    • Drug Crime Law
    • Expungement Law
    • Federal Crime Law
    • Traffic Law
  • Family Law 4
    • Divorce Law
    • Child Custody Law
    • Child Support Law
    • Domestic Violence Law
  • Personal Injury 2
    • Auto Accident Law
    • Personal Injury Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 2
    • Collaborative Law
    • Mediation Law
  • White Collar Crime 1
    • White Collar Crime Law
  • Other 2
    • Gun Law
    • Truck and Semi-Truck Accident Law

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
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    Free initial consultation
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
    Skype
    FaceTime
  • Firm Information
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    Firm Name
    Hardy Law Group
  • Additional Links
    https://hardylegalct.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2011, Connecticut
    2012, Maryland
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Massachusetts School of Law at Darthmouth
    Class of 2010
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Salisbury University
    Class of 2006
    B.S.
  • Military Service
    US Army & US Air Force

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611 Access Road Floor 3Stratford, CT 06615U.S.A.

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450 Church Street, Floor 1Hartford, CT 06606U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    James R. Hardy, II was admitted in 2011 to the State of Connecticut.
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    Yes, James R. Hardy, II is admitted to practice in Connecticut and Maryland.
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    Yes, James R. Hardy, II has a 4.8 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, James R. Hardy, II has a 4.8 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    James R. Hardy, II attended University of Massachusetts School of Law at Darthmouth.

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