Douglas Deane Rudolph

I have seen, over and over, how criminal charges can drastically affect people’s lives without proper representation. As a lawyer, I understand people make mistakes, but shouldn't be defined by them. I provide aggressive legal representation that compassionately focuses on your unique needs to achieve the best result. I limit my case load, so I can work closely with you to ensure your best interests are carefully served. My job is to establish an atmosphere of trust and respect, and understand the challenges you’re facing. I create and maintain open communication with you through all stages of your case. My job is to focus on your case, so you can focus on your life.

Western New England University School of Law

J.D. (2015) | Emphasis on Criminal Law

2013 - 2015

Honors: Dean’s List Merit Award, Advanced Research and Writing CALI Excellence for the Future Award, highest grade in class: Legislative Lobbying and Advocacy CALI Excellence for the Future Award, highest grade in class: Criminal Procedure Adjudication

Augsburg College

B.A. (2007) | Psychology & Law

2005 - 2007

Attorney

Law Office of Douglas D. Rudolph

2016 - Current

Co-founder; Policy Director

Young People in Recovery

2012 - 2016

Duties: Developed and implemented Young People in Recovery's ("YPR") public policy agenda; Managed over 80 chapters throughout the United States, and oversaw the implementation of local workshops that provided access to education, employment, and housing opportunities for young people in or seeking recovery from addiction; Regularly collaborated with federal agencies, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, and other organizations and partners to improve addiction-recovery resources for young people; Created and/or reviewed all contracts, which included potential partnerships with other businesses and other organizations; created and updated internal YPR policies; Led YPR expansion efforts including domestic issues related to state tax identification numbers and international chapter expansion to Canada and the United Kingdom (e.g. compliance, registration, regulation forms).

Certified Student Attorney

New Haven Public Defender Services

2014 - 2014

Duties: Interviewed potential clients, screened for eligibility for services; Reviewed police reports and conducted legal research in preparation for defense; Negotiated with prosecutors to reach plea agreements for primarily felony and misdemeanor-level offenses; Represented clients in court for arraignments and pretrial hearings.

Summer Intern

New Haven Legal Assistance Association

2013 - 2013

Duties: Conducted legal research and writing for supervising attorney; Met with clients and participated in Due Process Hearings for special education clients; Participated in lobbying efforts in regards to expanding ex-offenders' rights at state congressional hearings.

Advocacy 101, National Leadership Conference, Denver, Colorado

August 7, 2014

Young People in Recovery

HIV & Recovery in the Workplace: What You Need to Know, Webinar, Online

October 27, 2014

Faces and Voices of Recovery

Rising Stars

Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Stars

Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Stars

Super Lawyers

2020

Top 40 under 40

National Trial Lawyers

2020

National College of DUI Defense

Member

Current

Connecticut State Bar  # 439410

Member

2018 - Current

New Haven Bar Association

Member

2018 - Current

Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2018 - Current

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2018 - Current

Connecticut

Since 2018

Minnesota

Since 2016

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Q. if My friend who drove while drunk gets charged a DWI, would she be able to get it wiped off her record if it’s her 1st?

March 6, 2018

A: If this is your friend's first DUI, she may be eligible for a pre-trial diversionary program, in particular, the Alcohol Education Program (AEP). If the court grants her admission into the AEP (alcohol education classes and a victim impact panel) and she successfully completes it, the DUI will be dismissed.