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Attorney Brittany B. Paz

Attorney Brittany Paz | Criminal Defense Lawyer | Connecticut

A Connecticut criminal defense attorney dedicated to protecting your rights.

09/25/2026

A trial isn't one moment in a courtroom, it's seven. 👨‍⚖️ Swipe through to see what actually happens between jury selection and a final verdict, and why understanding the process is half the battle.

Most people picture a trial as a single dramatic scene. In reality, it's a sequence of distinct phases, each one with its own strategy, its own risks, and its own opportunities to protect you. Knowing what's coming next is what makes the process feel less overwhelming.

Facing a trial or want to understand what to expect?

Let's talk. Give us a call at (203) 393-3017.

09/23/2026

15 months in jail for a split-second decision.

This case stuck with our team: a mother got caught up in a bar altercation, made a split-second choice to defend herself, and walked away facing 15 months behind bars. No weapon involved, no ongoing danger to anyone once it was over. Just a moment that changed the trajectory of her life, while her own child was left waiting for her to come home.

Self-defense cases are some of the hardest to navigate, because the law asks a jury to judge a split-second reaction with all the time in the world to deliberate. That gap is exactly why the right defense matters from day one.

If you're facing a self-defense claim or worried about how a moment like this could be judged, don't wait to get real legal guidance.

Email us to set up a consultation with us today
https://www.pattispazlaw.com/contact-us . 📩

09/21/2026

5 things you should NEVER have visible in your car during a traffic stop. 🚔🚨 Swipe through because this one could save you from turning a routine stop into a much bigger problem.

Know before you're pulled over. Questions about a stop that already happened?

Call us at (203) 393-3017. 📞

09/18/2026

Be careful hiring the lawyer who tells you exactly what you want to hear. 🚩

Some attorneys will promise you the outcome you're hoping for just to win your business and not because it's realistic, but because "yes" closes the deal. The problem? That kind of overpromising can leave you blindsided later, when the truth about your case finally comes out in a courtroom instead of a consultation.

Swipe through for what honest counsel actually looks like and what to watch for when you're choosing who represents you.

The truth isn't always what you want to hear, but it's what protects you.

Get the truth about your case.

Book a confidential consultation today: https://pattispazlaw.com/contact/

09/16/2026

Another rant, another real client situation. 🎙️

This week: a client gets hit with a protective order that technically orders him out of his own home. Even though he's not married to his partner and she doesn't own the property. Just because someone is "established" in a residence doesn't automatically override property rights, and situations like this show exactly how messy family court can get when emotions, property, and protective orders collide.

Also touched on this week: a case where a judge jailed a YouTuber for ranting about his own family court proceedings online. This is raising real questions about where public commentary ends and a First Amendment violation begins.

Family court isn't just about custody schedules. It's property, protective orders, and rights that most people don't find out about until they're already living it.

Questions about your rights in a family court matter? Stop by our New Haven or Shelton office and let's talk it through.

📍171 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06510

09/14/2026

Picture this: your Airbnb guest checks out, and you walk in to find broken furniture, stained carpets, and a security deposit that doesn't come close to covering it. 🏚️ Now what?

Turns out, the legal answer isn't always simple. Depending on how long a guest stays and how your rental agreement is written, they may have accidentally gained tenant-like rights, which changes everything about how you can respond, and how fast.

Swipe through for what every host needs to know before it happens to them.

Know the law before you rent.

Book a confidential consultation today: https://pattispazlaw.com/contact/

09/11/2026

The "trial tax" is real, and it's one of the least-talked-about parts of the criminal justice system. Swipe through to see why fighting your case can come with a hidden cost and how to think through the decision with clear eyes, not fear.

Every case is different. There's no universal right answer between a plea and a trial, but you deserve to understand exactly what's at stake before you choose.

Let's discuss your options. Send us a DM if you have any questions or would like to discuss a consultation .

09/09/2026

Out on bond for a gun case involving a shooting? Here's a hard truth: pick up another case with similar circumstances, and you should expect to get called in fast. 🚨

Bond isn't a formality. It comes with conditions, and violating them puts the decision of what happens next entirely in the judge's hands. In cases like this, that conversation rarely goes in the defendant's favor.

If you're facing a bond violation or want to understand your conditions before they become a problem, don't wait until you're already in front of the judge.

Call Pattis & Paz LLC today at (203) 393-3017. 📞

09/07/2026

The uncooperative witness: what really happens when someone changes their story on the stand. 🎯

Swipe through to see how CT's Whelan rule comes into play when testimony shifts mid-trial, why those shifts can move an entire case, and how a strong defense anticipates it before it happens.

Trials aren't just about the facts, they're about how prepared you are for the ones that don't go as planned.

Preparation is everything. Set up a consultation with us today: https://www.pattispazlaw.com/contact-us

09/04/2026

Should you decline a field sobriety test? It's not as simple as yes or no.

Swipe through to see what actually matters: subjectivity, self-incrimination, and the legal consequences most people don't think about until they're standing on the side of the road.

Knowing your rights before you're pulled over is what protects you.

Facing a DUI charge or want to understand your rights before it's an issue? Stop by our New Haven or Shelton office, we’d be happy to walk you through it.

📍171 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06510

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