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Brian J. Woolf | Attorney

Brian J. Woolf

Brian J. Woolf

Woolf & Ross Law Firm, LLC

Criminal, Accident & Injury, DUI-DWI, Car Accident, Personal Injury, Assault, Sexual Assault and Murder, Federal Criminal Defense, White Collar Crimes (State and Federal), Civil Litigation (Plaintiff and Defendant), Law Enforcement Defense, Probation and Parole Matters, Drug Offenses, Burglary/Robbery, Risk of Injury to a Minor, Domestic Violence, Post Conviction Relief, Weapons Charges, Child Neglect, Internet/Computer Crimes, Rape, Kidnapping, Child Pornography

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Main Office

50 Founders Plaza
East Hartford, CT 06108

Office Hours

Monday - Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Other Locations

The Woolf & Ross Law Firm, LLC personal injury and criminal defense attorneys practice throughout the State of Connecticut, including the areas of Ansonia, Bantam, Bridgeport, Bristol, Danbury, Danielson, East Hartford, Enfield, Fairfield, Glastonbury, Hartford, Litchfield, Manchester, Meriden, Middletown, Milford, Newington, New Britain, New Haven, New London, Norwalk, Norwich, Putnam, Rockville, Stamford, Southington, Tolland, Vernon, Waterbury, West Hartford, Windham, Windsor, Willimantic, Fairfield County, Hartford County, Litchfield County, New Haven County, Tolland County, and Windham County.

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About Brian

With over four and a half decades of practicing law, Attorney Brian J. Woolf, Esq. brings a wealth of legal knowledge and vast experience to his practice, having advocated for countless defendants in criminal proceedings and assisted many individuals in securing compensation for significant and life-altering injuries. Brian offers comprehensive legal services across a broad spectrum of areas including criminal defense matters.

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Brian moved on to complete his undergraduate studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, in 1972. He then furthered his education at the University of Pennsylvania, earning a master's degree in 1974, and achieved his law degree with honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1977.

Throughout his distinguished career, Attorney Woolf has been acknowledged for his professionalism and dedication to the field of law. His accolades include being named a Top Attorney in North America and receiving the Outstanding Service to the Criminal Defense Bar Award from the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He actively participates in several key legal organizations, such as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Connecticut Bar Association.

Attorney Woolf's dedication to both the legal field and his clients is reflected in his continued commitment to justice and excellence in every aspect of his career and community contributions.

Call for free consultation at 860-290-8690.

Experience

Managing Attorney

Woolf & Ross Law Firm, LLC

1996-Present

Executive Vice President and Principal

The Richard Roberts Group, Inc.

1985

Avon, Connecticut

Commissioner

Connecticut Department of Banking and Securities

1980-1985

Admission

Verified U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit

2010

Verified U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts

2006

Verified U.S. Supreme Court

2004

Verified Massachusetts

2000

Verified U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York

1995

Verified U.S. District Court Southern District of New York

1995

Verified Florida

1979

Verified U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut

1978

Verified Connecticut

1977

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Masters

1974

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

B.A.

1972

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • Member, Executive Committee on Criminal Justice
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member
  • Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
  • Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association's Liaison Committee with the Connecticut Department of Correction
  • Chairman
  • Board of Directors of the American Red Cross, Connecticut Chapter,
    1980 - 1990
  • West Hartford Democratic Town Council Election
  • Campaign Chairman,
    1981
  • Connecticut Housing Finance Authority,
    1981 - 1985
  • Ex-Officio Board Member
  • Conference of State Bank Supervisors,
    1982 - 1985
  • Regional Chairman
  • U.S. Senator Joseph I. Lieberman Election Campaign Committee
  • National Finance Co-Chairman,
    1990
  • Julia Tasjian, Secretary of the State of Connecticut Campaign Committee
  • Chairman,
    1994
Honors / Awards
  • Young Leadership Community Service Award, Greater Hartford Jewish Federation
    1979

Notable Work

Cases

State of Connecticut v Eric Chyung

Reversed on Appeal by CT Supreme Court

Publications

The Connecticut Business Opportunity Investment Act : An Overview of its Regulatory Requirements, Connecticut Bar Journal,

1980


State Judges and Prosecutors Need Help, The Hartford Courant Other Opinion,

1996


Where Is Our Criminal Justice Headed, The Hartford Courant Other Opinion,

1999


Lieberman Entitled to Hedge His Bets, The Hartford Courant Other Opinion,

2000


Keep Divorce Cases Sealed, The Hartford Courant Other Opinion,

2003


Witness Preparation and Examination for DUI Proceedings, The New Technology on Expert Testimony, An Evolving Science and It's Utilization by Creative Counsel Thomson Reuters/Aspatore ()

2010

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Woolf & Ross Law Firm, LLC Highlights

Criminal, Accident & Injury, DUI-DWI, Car Accident, Personal Injury, Assault, Sexual Assault and Murder, Federal Criminal Defense, White Collar Crimes (State and Federal), Civil Litigation (Plaintiff and Defendant), Law Enforcement Defense, Probation and Parole Matters, Drug Offenses, Burglary/Robbery, Risk of Injury to a Minor, Domestic Violence, Post Conviction Relief, Weapons Charges, Child Neglect, Internet/Computer Crimes, Rape, Kidnapping, Child Pornography

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Languages: English
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