Chief State's Attorney

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General Practice Lawyer

3.8(15 Google reviews)

300 Corporate Pl, Rocky Hill, CT 06067, United States

Information last updated October 8, 2026

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General Practice

About Chief State's Attorney

The Office of the Chief State's Attorney, located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, serves as the administrative head of the Division of Criminal Justice. This office is responsible for the statewide administrative functions of the Division, encompassing budget, personnel, and other operational aspects. It also houses specialized units dedicated to the investigation and prosecution of specific criminal matters, as well as representing the state in appellate and other legal proceedings.

The Division of Criminal Justice is an independent agency within the executive branch of Connecticut state government, tasked with the investigation and prosecution of all criminal matters throughout the state. The Division employs more than 450 prosecutors, inspectors, and administrative and support staff. It is committed to the fair and equal administration of justice, upholding its duty to investigate and prosecute criminal matters diligently, ethically, and impartially.

The office's specialized units focus on areas such as the investigation and prosecution of unsolved violent crimes, including cold case homicides. Other areas of focus include investigations into the use of force by peace officers, inquiries into racial profiling in traffic stops, and juvenile court prosecution.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Patrick J. Griffin — Chief State's Attorney
Eliot D. Prescott — Deputy Chief State's Attorney, Inspector General
Lisa M. D'Angelo — Deputy Chief State's Attorney
John J. Russotto — Deputy Chief State's Attorney
Services listed: Appellate and Other Legal Matters, Investigation and Prosecution of Unsolved Violent Crimes, Investigation and Prosecution of Cold Case Homicides
Languages: Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Italian, Korean
Founded: 1973
Offices: 300 Corporate Place Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Awards & recognition: Oliver Ellsworth Connecticut Prosecutor of the Year award

Source: portal.ct.gov · checked October 8, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

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Chief State's Attorney handles General Practice. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

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Chief State's Attorney has a 3.8-star rating based on 15 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

8 reviews

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3 years ago
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Tiana Hercules· via Google
Well, what can you say really😳😳
12 years ago
alan beam· via Google
Hr Hightower was respectful
6 years ago
Peter Herrmann· via Google
Marcy is an excellent Attorney! Bar None
4 years ago
Spooky Treez· via Google
A very big help. I thank the cheif states attorneys for helping when no one else would! You have no idea how much I appreciate your efforts and hard work!!!!
6 years ago
Daniel J Carden· via Google
I NEEDED CONFIRM SOME CONTACT INFORMATION AND ADDRESS WITH THE CT CHIEF STATES ATTORNEY OFFICE CONCERNING SOME WHAT CLEARLY APPEARS: VIOLATIONS OF THE CONNECTICUT POLICE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABLITY " " BUT NOT LIMITED TO !! WITH SOME MEMBERS OF THE EASTWINDSOR POLICE DEPARTMENT!! INCLUDING THE CHEIF OF POLICE !! IT IS PRETTY SAID !! BUT THANK GOD, THAT THESE " POLICE TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABLITY PUBLIC. ACT NO. 19-90 , " BUT NOT LIMITED TO ARE SET IN PLACE!! TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM SOME POLICE OFFICERS UNETHICAL, UNEXCEPTABLE CONDUCT, " BUT NOT LIMITED TO !! AND ALL THE GREAT POLICE OFFICERS THAT DO A GREAT JOB EVERY DAY !! WONT BE WASTING TIME!! WITH OFFICERS IN THERE RANK !! THAT ARE VIOLETING PERSONS RIGHTS!! AND ENABLING OTHERS TO HURT INNOCENT PEOPLE !! " JUSTICE FOR ALL !!
4 years ago

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