John Lino Ponzini | Wilton Criminal Defense Lawyer
John Lino Ponzini 
Criminal, Divorce & Family Law, Elder Law, Estate
- Law Office: John Lino Ponzini Attorney At LAW
- Wilton Law Firms
- Law School: Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, J.D. 1980
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 42 years
203-223-2233
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Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Of Counsel | Brandner & Ponzini | Connecticut | March 2013 – Present |
| Outside Counsel Second Injury Fund | Attorney General State of Connecticut | Connecticut | September 1997 – February 1999 |
| Vice Chairman and Board of Representatives Member | City of Stamford | Stamford, CT | January 1995 – January 1997 |
| Special Public Defender | State of Connecticut | Connecticut | April 1987 – November 1990 |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University | J.D. | Law School | 1980 |
| Iona College | Bachelor’s Degree | Philosophy | 1976 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1981 |
| New York | 1989 |
Associations
- -Stamford/Norwalk Regional Bar Association
-Connecticut Bar Association
Honors & Awards
- -Has been a referral source for numerous prestigious law firms throughout the length of his career.
-Panel Attorney Connecticut Education Association with consistent "Excellent" evaluations over a fifteen year period.
Cases
-He successfully brought suit against Air India and Kuwait Air. -Represented Defendants at Sentencing Guideline Hearings in both Connecticut and New York obtaining extremely favorable results based on psychiatric issues. -Served as lead counsel in major drug cases. -Was lauded in a written decision for his "zealous" representation of a Defendant in a major money laundering case. -Been involved in precedent setting appeals. -Successfully obtained the return of 2 children 'kidnapped' by their father and secreted in the mountains of South America by utilizing Interpol. -Been cited as authority by the Chief Justice of the Navajo Supreme Court. -Handled multi-million dollar divorces. In one case he successfully argued and established that one million dollars a year of income should be imputed to unemployed spouse. -Obtained a nine month prison term for a Defendant facing life in prison in a drug case. Had a Defendant's bond reduced from $200,000 to a Promise to Appear. -Has been particularly successful in obtaining pre-trial diversionary programs leading to dismissal of criminal charges in many cases involving relatively serious charges. -Obtained a multi-million dollar settlement in a personal injury case involving questionable liability. -Represented an attorney in a major professional disciplinary case preventing disbarment.
Publications
- Speaking Engagements
-WSTC | Radio Talk Show
-CBA Annual Meeting
Office Hours
| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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Additional Info
NY State Lawyer Additional Information: Judicial Department of Admission: 3 Next Registration: 08/01/2015 John Ponzini ponzlaw@jponzlaw.com Mail to: 88 Glen Side Wilton Connecticut 06897. Phone: 203-223-2233 Facsimile: 203-327-6702 Fmr. Partner & Of counsel Brandner & Ponzini Former Delegate Connecticut Bar. Former Outside Counsel for Attorney General State of Connecticut Highest Ethical Standards Awarded BV Rating Martindale-Hubbell Ex Officio Stamford Connecticut Board of Representatives. Pro Bono Honor Roll
Fee: Cash, Checks, Credit Cards.
Service Type: Private
Update Date: 2015-04-06
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88 Glen Side
Wilton, CT 06897
