Privilege. Access. Grace. and Freedom. – Who can have it all and who can’t have it at all?
Greetings, I am Jahnyah Howell, a graduating senior at the illustrious Clark Atlanta University, where I am studying...
Fighting for the People Who Need It Most.
I’m a New Haven attorney who takes on civil rights violations, criminal defense, and personal injury cases — and I don’t back down.
Facing a legal crisis? Let’s talk about what’s really going on.
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Practice Areas
I handle cases where people’s rights and lives are on the line. Whether it’s a civil rights violation, a criminal charge, a medical mistake, or an injury caused by someone else’s negligence — I bring the same intensity to every case.
Civil Rights
Law
I fight for people whose civil liberties have been violated — whether it’s police misconduct, racial discrimination, religious freedom, or any form of government overreach.
Criminal
Law
Being charged with a crime doesn’t make you guilty. I defend your right to a fair trial, presumption of innocence, and real representation — not just a plea deal.
Product
Liability
When a defective product causes harm, the manufacturer should answer for it. I investigate, negotiate, and litigate to hold them accountable.
Medical
Malpractice
Medical professionals are held to a high standard for a reason. When negligence causes real harm, I pursue full accountability.
Prisoner Rights
I am a passionate advocate fighting for earned SECOND CHANCE freedom and return to society.
Discrimination
I specialize in obtaining justice for the full array of discrimination issues, from employment to housing.
Sexual Abuse
As your attorney, I advocate for survivors, pursue justice, and hold perpetrators accountable for sexual abuse.
Personal Injury
If injured in any way, I will help you or your loved one obtain compensation.
How I Work
Client Centered Personalized Representation
Legal problems don’t exist in a vacuum — they affect your job, your family, your future. I take the time to understand what’s actually happening in your life before I build a strategy. When you hire me, you get my direct attention, not a paralegal running your case. I’m compassionate, but I’m aggressive when it counts.
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Dedicated to Upholding Justice
I started my own firm because I wanted to represent people who are fighting for something that matters — social justice, their freedom, their livelihood. I handle civil rights cases, criminal defense, personal injury, and election law. I’ve worked in state and federal courts, at trial and on appeal, and I bring that range of experience to every client I take on.
Your Rights Matter — I'll Protect Them
Whether you’re facing a civil rights violation, a criminal charge, or a serious injury — you deserve a lawyer who fights like it matters. Because it does.
A New Haven Attorney Who Shows Up
I’m not just practicing law in Connecticut — I’m part of this community. From criminal justice reform advocacy to the courtroom, I put in the work where it matters.
Latest News and Articles
Writing and conversations on criminal justice, civil rights, and the issues that affect my clients and community.
A Conversation with Connecticut Attorney Alex Taubes, Attorney Chris Demarco, New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson, Representative from CT Pre-Trial Services, and Barbara Fair with Stop Solitary CT
October 2, 2025 Last week, Barbara Fair, criminal justice activist and executive director of Stop Solitary CT, hosted...
Rehabilitation vs. Punishment: A Life Rewritten Behind Bars
In 2002, at age 41, Nicole Pelletier was sentenced to 60 years in prison for a crime connected...
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The sooner we talk, the more options you have. Call my New Haven office at 203-909-0048 or fill out the consultation form — the initial conversation is free.