Trent LaLima

Attorney Trent LaLima is a partner at the Santos & LaLima, P.C., law firm. He represents clients in Hartford, Connecticut, and the surrounding areas in state and federal cases. His primary area of practice is criminal law, and the cases Mr. LaLima has handled during his distinguished career have included sexual abuse, white collar crimes, murder, theft, governmental fraud and drug charges. He also handles cases related to personal injury, business law, commercial litigation, and professional licencing and discipline.

He completed his bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut in 2010 and then obtained his doctorate in jurisprudence from The Washington and Lee University School of Law in 2013. Admitted to practice in the state of Connecticut since 2013, Mr. LaLima is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for District of Connecticut, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. 

Mr. LaLima’s invaluable insight into the criminal justice system allows him to devise effective defense strategies for the accused. He helps his clients handle the various legal challenges they are facing, clearly explaining their rights and working toward a favorable outcome. For his high ethical standards and impressive results, he holds the highest peer rating possible of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell.

Highly active in his legal community, Mr. LaLima is a member of Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is a chair of the Connecticut Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section and board member of the Hartford County Bar Association. He has also been part of many legal education seminars and presentations.

* AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.