Trent A. LaLima

Trent A. LaLima leads Santos & LaLima, P.C., a law firm known for its extensive history in defending criminal cases and handling significant disputes across Connecticut. Since joining the firm in 2013, Attorney LaLima has collaborated with Lawyer Santos on a broad spectrum of cases, including DUI/DWI, domestic violence, murder, and other serious felonies involving violence or sexual assault. His practice also encompasses appeals, personal injury, civil litigation, business disputes, juvenile matters, and administrative hearings such as school disciplinary proceedings.

Attorney LaLima has a comprehensive background in trial advocacy, negotiating plea agreements, securing dismissals, and obtaining expungements for defendants. He has also assisted families in preventing arrests and has argued cases before Connecticut's Appellate and Supreme Courts. After six years at the firm, he became a partner, and in 2021, he assumed full ownership of the firm.

Renowned for his creative and assertive defense strategies, Attorney LaLima is committed to respecting clients and providing straightforward communication, ensuring each case receives meticulous attention. He has held numerous leadership roles within Connecticut's legal community, including Chair positions in the Connecticut Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section and the Hartford County Bar Association's Criminal Committee. He also chairs the Annual Criminal Litigation Seminar for the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association.

Beyond his courtroom achievements, Attorney LaLima has contributed as the Continuing Legal Education Director for the Connecticut Bar Association and has participated as a panelist in various legal education seminars. His expertise has been recognized on NBC Connecticut, where he has appeared as a legal analyst. A lifelong resident of Connecticut and a graduate of UConn, he resides in West Hartford. His peers have awarded him the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest standards of professional excellence, skill, integrity, and ethics.