Daniel Lage
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Primary Practice Area
Criminal Defense
Language
Spanish
About
To understand my story, one must first understand the story of the underdog.The underdog is invariably met with challenges that far exceed those faced by others. The underdog is overlooked, never given a real shot at success. No one believes in the underdog, because the odds are never in the underdog’s favor. The underdog is supposed to lose.I was the underdog.I ran away from home when I was 15 years old, and slept in all kinds of different places for years while I grew up way too quickly in the streets of Bridgeport, Connecticut. I was a high school dropout and an 18-year old father, who made some pretty stupid decisions in order to get through my teenage years.I refused to lose. I worked hard and received a GED. I attended Housatonic Community College, and ultimately graduated from Quinnipiac University on a full time schedule while raising two little ones and working a full time job. I grinded through law school and on November 2, 2015, I became a member of the Connecticut Bar as a lawyer. I won.I still am the underdog, and I fight like hell. My duty as a lawyer is to bring that fight to each and every case, because my clients, whether they are accused of being a criminal, have had their lives destroyed by the illegal actions of law enforcement, have been unlawfully discriminated against by an employer or state actor, or have been seriously injured by the negligence of others, are underdogs too. I know that story, because it’s my story.Very few professions allow one the honor of doing good in the world by protecting others who are being disrespected, dishonored, and disenfranchised. The practice of law literally gives me a license to play defense against an opposition with way too much power, way too many resources, and not nearly enough compassion. I take tremendous pride in my work, and the personal and professional fulfillment that it brings.My family is the center of my universe. Because of them, I strive to be the best partner and father I can be. I draw inspiration daily from the love I have for my fiancé and my kids, and it allows me to do some of my very best work. My clients are sons and daughters, husbands and wives, loved ones to many people. I understand each and every case beyond the legal principles involved, by embracing the humanity of the person I represent.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
Divorce and separation
Civil Rights
Language
Spanish
Contact
Reviews
Dan was very effective in helping me get a speeding ticket reduced down to a charitable donation with no points. He was thorough, required no handholding, and very professional. He was a joy to work with and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney.
Daniel Lage is one of the best to enter into the criminal justice field. From the first day of meeting I knew that Daniel would provide not only a good job but a very good and rewarding outcome for me. Being young, Daniel knew that the case was very hard on me and I have a lot going for me. He is very understating to my needs and situation. His personality is top notch which in a sense gives you the feeling of him walking with you through the situation. By the way my case was a dui. My favorite lawyer !
I was facing a really bad case. My charges were severe and could've cost me my career. I was terrified of what was ahead of me. Attorney Lage was understanding, attentive and compassionate about my case. He seen the fear on my face and reassured me that he will do his best. And honestly he did! My charges including the felony was all dropped and substituted with a misdemeanor charge. I was able to keep my career and pick up the broken pieces. I can not emphasize how wonderful of an Attorney he has been for me and I would recommend him to anyone. Although I had to complete an 14 week course and pay additional court fees, it was all worth it! Thank You Attorney Lage for your exceptional service!
Daniel excellently represented me on a minor evading responsibility charge that was downgraded to a non-moving ticket. Not only was Dan very professional, knowledgeable and friendly, his empathy in helping you get through what can be a stressful, complicated and difficult situation made this process much much easier.
Where do i begin? What do I say about Dan, an eloquent and excellent attorney, who worked tiressly on my case to reach the outcome we looked forward from the start? Even when that outcome looked so far away, unreachable at the beginning... Without disclosing specifics of the case due to its sensitive nature, I can say with undisputable belief that Dan is one of the best attorneys, one of few people that positively impacted the course of my case and hence my life from this moment onward. Life teaches us, with humility, that we are human beings, never perfect, prone to mistakes, poor judgement and bad luck. It's how we deal with the situation that makes the difference. Dan made that difference. I had it all. Lived the American Dream. Family and financial prospects, house, job, In a blink of an eye, for one or another reason, everything turned up side down. Instantly, the situation arose in that manner that I risked loosing it all. Everything. Including my physical liberty. After consulting with a family friend, I was referred to Ruane attorneys and met Dan, who represented me in Court on day 1. My impression of Dan as focused, determined, assertive, sharp and attention to detail put me at ease. I heard everywhere and from everyone the phrase "You are in good hands". I could sleep at night. I decided that if anyone woould represent me, the complexity of my case, it would be Dan. After a consult appointment, I met the head of the office, Mr. Ruane, Dan, office staff, receptionist and others and immediately felt the warmth, dedication and their commitment to their clients. Great reputation, with the whole criminal justice system always doing the right thing. Straight shooter, no bs, respectful and professional, Dan always told me the truth, even when it hurted and kept me up to date. Always on time, always answered my questions, anytime of day, any day and helped me with immense guidance thru the most dificult time In my life. A man of great ethics and character, modesty and honesty, I entrusted and followed every advise Dan gave me. I was not wrong. As the case was moving forward many factors came into play, lot of other entities and agencies got involved and chances looked slim. Dan not only worked on the criminal side, as hired, but on the whole case with everyone involved, the whole time from start to finish and technicalities that the positive outcome was unavoidable. Not even a dime extra. My case represents my case, with the whole bagage that came with it, and he took it and delivered not only for me, but sensitive to other indicidual(s), delivered the best outcome for all. Dan is a young and prominent attorney, brilliant mind in criminal law and even more importantly, he is a good man. I am glad to have had you represent me and happy there are still good men out there... I thank you Dan, your office and everyone involved in the case for all your work. Nothing but the best of health, happiness and prosperity and God bless you and your family.
Daniel answered all my questions on avvo when no one else would thank for informing me about everything. I now have a great understanding what's going to happen moving forward.
Daniel represented me in a traffic matter and was extremely responsive, informative and efficient. He dealt with and resolved the matter fully, eliminating any stress.
Dan went above and beyond what i have experienced with any other attorney whom i have dealt with. He's courteous, well informed, and he's a straight shooter .He never made me feel inferior or that what i had to say didn't have merit. He asked relevant questions and when i had questions he answered them and if he did not know something he did not act as if he knew. This guy i tell you, if the need ever arose again to were i'd need representation he's my guy.
Dan did an outstanding job in successfully having the charges against me dismissed. Prior to engaging him, three other attorneys that I interviewed emphatically stated that it would be “impossible” to get the charges dismissed and the best I could hope for was a nolle. I was repeatedly encouraged to take a deal. It didn’t seem to matter that I was innocent, falsely arrested or the actual victim. Would I rather be right or happy? No one seemed to care about the impact of these charges on my career, reputation or emotional well-being. Fortunately for me, Dan returned my call when I was at my lowest point. He was morally outraged at the treatment I received and understood my desire to take my case to trial if necessary. After counseling me on the potential risks of this approach, he agreed to fight for me. I cannot tell you the overwhelming sense of relief I felt knowing that I finally had someone on my side. He carefully laid out his strategy and quickly won over The Victim’s Advocate Office, Family Services, The Prosecutor’s Office and Judge . The case was dismissed and I can now move on with my life. As an attorney, Dan stands out for his unwavering dedication to aggressively advocate for his clients in a vocation that often chooses expediency over justice.
Despite the fact Attorney Dan Lage stepped in my case at the very last minute I felt very comfortable with Dan. He took his time to understand my situation well so that he could do his best to represent my case. I had previously spoken to him on the phone when I had questions and he was extremely patient and answered all of my questions thoroughly at that time as well. I am very grateful to Dan and everyone I worked with at Ruane Attorneys'.
Dan was very effective in helping me get a speeding ticket reduced down to a charitable donation with no points. He was thorough, required no handholding, and very professional. He was a joy to work with and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney.
Daniel Lage is one of the best to enter into the criminal justice field. From the first day of meeting I knew that Daniel would provide not only a good job but a very good and rewarding outcome for me. Being young, Daniel knew that the case was very hard on me and I have a lot going for me. He is very understating to my needs and situation. His personality is top notch which in a sense gives you the feeling of him walking with you through the situation. By the way my case was a dui. My favorite lawyer !
I was facing a really bad case. My charges were severe and could've cost me my career. I was terrified of what was ahead of me. Attorney Lage was understanding, attentive and compassionate about my case. He seen the fear on my face and reassured me that he will do his best. And honestly he did! My charges including the felony was all dropped and substituted with a misdemeanor charge. I was able to keep my career and pick up the broken pieces. I can not emphasize how wonderful of an Attorney he has been for me and I would recommend him to anyone. Although I had to complete an 14 week course and pay additional court fees, it was all worth it! Thank You Attorney Lage for your exceptional service!
Daniel excellently represented me on a minor evading responsibility charge that was downgraded to a non-moving ticket. Not only was Dan very professional, knowledgeable and friendly, his empathy in helping you get through what can be a stressful, complicated and difficult situation made this process much much easier.
Where do i begin? What do I say about Dan, an eloquent and excellent attorney, who worked tiressly on my case to reach the outcome we looked forward from the start? Even when that outcome looked so far away, unreachable at the beginning... Without disclosing specifics of the case due to its sensitive nature, I can say with undisputable belief that Dan is one of the best attorneys, one of few people that positively impacted the course of my case and hence my life from this moment onward. Life teaches us, with humility, that we are human beings, never perfect, prone to mistakes, poor judgement and bad luck. It's how we deal with the situation that makes the difference. Dan made that difference. I had it all. Lived the American Dream. Family and financial prospects, house, job, In a blink of an eye, for one or another reason, everything turned up side down. Instantly, the situation arose in that manner that I risked loosing it all. Everything. Including my physical liberty. After consulting with a family friend, I was referred to Ruane attorneys and met Dan, who represented me in Court on day 1. My impression of Dan as focused, determined, assertive, sharp and attention to detail put me at ease. I heard everywhere and from everyone the phrase "You are in good hands". I could sleep at night. I decided that if anyone woould represent me, the complexity of my case, it would be Dan. After a consult appointment, I met the head of the office, Mr. Ruane, Dan, office staff, receptionist and others and immediately felt the warmth, dedication and their commitment to their clients. Great reputation, with the whole criminal justice system always doing the right thing. Straight shooter, no bs, respectful and professional, Dan always told me the truth, even when it hurted and kept me up to date. Always on time, always answered my questions, anytime of day, any day and helped me with immense guidance thru the most dificult time In my life. A man of great ethics and character, modesty and honesty, I entrusted and followed every advise Dan gave me. I was not wrong. As the case was moving forward many factors came into play, lot of other entities and agencies got involved and chances looked slim. Dan not only worked on the criminal side, as hired, but on the whole case with everyone involved, the whole time from start to finish and technicalities that the positive outcome was unavoidable. Not even a dime extra. My case represents my case, with the whole bagage that came with it, and he took it and delivered not only for me, but sensitive to other indicidual(s), delivered the best outcome for all. Dan is a young and prominent attorney, brilliant mind in criminal law and even more importantly, he is a good man. I am glad to have had you represent me and happy there are still good men out there... I thank you Dan, your office and everyone involved in the case for all your work. Nothing but the best of health, happiness and prosperity and God bless you and your family.
Daniel answered all my questions on avvo when no one else would thank for informing me about everything. I now have a great understanding what's going to happen moving forward.
Daniel represented me in a traffic matter and was extremely responsive, informative and efficient. He dealt with and resolved the matter fully, eliminating any stress.
Dan went above and beyond what i have experienced with any other attorney whom i have dealt with. He's courteous, well informed, and he's a straight shooter .He never made me feel inferior or that what i had to say didn't have merit. He asked relevant questions and when i had questions he answered them and if he did not know something he did not act as if he knew. This guy i tell you, if the need ever arose again to were i'd need representation he's my guy.
Dan did an outstanding job in successfully having the charges against me dismissed. Prior to engaging him, three other attorneys that I interviewed emphatically stated that it would be “impossible” to get the charges dismissed and the best I could hope for was a nolle. I was repeatedly encouraged to take a deal. It didn’t seem to matter that I was innocent, falsely arrested or the actual victim. Would I rather be right or happy? No one seemed to care about the impact of these charges on my career, reputation or emotional well-being. Fortunately for me, Dan returned my call when I was at my lowest point. He was morally outraged at the treatment I received and understood my desire to take my case to trial if necessary. After counseling me on the potential risks of this approach, he agreed to fight for me. I cannot tell you the overwhelming sense of relief I felt knowing that I finally had someone on my side. He carefully laid out his strategy and quickly won over The Victim’s Advocate Office, Family Services, The Prosecutor’s Office and Judge . The case was dismissed and I can now move on with my life. As an attorney, Dan stands out for his unwavering dedication to aggressively advocate for his clients in a vocation that often chooses expediency over justice.
Despite the fact Attorney Dan Lage stepped in my case at the very last minute I felt very comfortable with Dan. He took his time to understand my situation well so that he could do his best to represent my case. I had previously spoken to him on the phone when I had questions and he was extremely patient and answered all of my questions thoroughly at that time as well. I am very grateful to Dan and everyone I worked with at Ruane Attorneys'.
Dan was very effective in helping me get a speeding ticket reduced down to a charitable donation with no points. He was thorough, required no handholding, and very professional. He was a joy to work with and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney.
Daniel Lage is one of the best to enter into the criminal justice field. From the first day of meeting I knew that Daniel would provide not only a good job but a very good and rewarding outcome for me. Being young, Daniel knew that the case was very hard on me and I have a lot going for me. He is very understating to my needs and situation. His personality is top notch which in a sense gives you the feeling of him walking with you through the situation. By the way my case was a dui. My favorite lawyer !
I was facing a really bad case. My charges were severe and could've cost me my career. I was terrified of what was ahead of me. Attorney Lage was understanding, attentive and compassionate about my case. He seen the fear on my face and reassured me that he will do his best. And honestly he did! My charges including the felony was all dropped and substituted with a misdemeanor charge. I was able to keep my career and pick up the broken pieces. I can not emphasize how wonderful of an Attorney he has been for me and I would recommend him to anyone. Although I had to complete an 14 week course and pay additional court fees, it was all worth it! Thank You Attorney Lage for your exceptional service!
Daniel excellently represented me on a minor evading responsibility charge that was downgraded to a non-moving ticket. Not only was Dan very professional, knowledgeable and friendly, his empathy in helping you get through what can be a stressful, complicated and difficult situation made this process much much easier.
Where do i begin? What do I say about Dan, an eloquent and excellent attorney, who worked tiressly on my case to reach the outcome we looked forward from the start? Even when that outcome looked so far away, unreachable at the beginning... Without disclosing specifics of the case due to its sensitive nature, I can say with undisputable belief that Dan is one of the best attorneys, one of few people that positively impacted the course of my case and hence my life from this moment onward. Life teaches us, with humility, that we are human beings, never perfect, prone to mistakes, poor judgement and bad luck. It's how we deal with the situation that makes the difference. Dan made that difference. I had it all. Lived the American Dream. Family and financial prospects, house, job, In a blink of an eye, for one or another reason, everything turned up side down. Instantly, the situation arose in that manner that I risked loosing it all. Everything. Including my physical liberty. After consulting with a family friend, I was referred to Ruane attorneys and met Dan, who represented me in Court on day 1. My impression of Dan as focused, determined, assertive, sharp and attention to detail put me at ease. I heard everywhere and from everyone the phrase "You are in good hands". I could sleep at night. I decided that if anyone woould represent me, the complexity of my case, it would be Dan. After a consult appointment, I met the head of the office, Mr. Ruane, Dan, office staff, receptionist and others and immediately felt the warmth, dedication and their commitment to their clients. Great reputation, with the whole criminal justice system always doing the right thing. Straight shooter, no bs, respectful and professional, Dan always told me the truth, even when it hurted and kept me up to date. Always on time, always answered my questions, anytime of day, any day and helped me with immense guidance thru the most dificult time In my life. A man of great ethics and character, modesty and honesty, I entrusted and followed every advise Dan gave me. I was not wrong. As the case was moving forward many factors came into play, lot of other entities and agencies got involved and chances looked slim. Dan not only worked on the criminal side, as hired, but on the whole case with everyone involved, the whole time from start to finish and technicalities that the positive outcome was unavoidable. Not even a dime extra. My case represents my case, with the whole bagage that came with it, and he took it and delivered not only for me, but sensitive to other indicidual(s), delivered the best outcome for all. Dan is a young and prominent attorney, brilliant mind in criminal law and even more importantly, he is a good man. I am glad to have had you represent me and happy there are still good men out there... I thank you Dan, your office and everyone involved in the case for all your work. Nothing but the best of health, happiness and prosperity and God bless you and your family.
Daniel answered all my questions on avvo when no one else would thank for informing me about everything. I now have a great understanding what's going to happen moving forward.
Daniel represented me in a traffic matter and was extremely responsive, informative and efficient. He dealt with and resolved the matter fully, eliminating any stress.
Dan went above and beyond what i have experienced with any other attorney whom i have dealt with. He's courteous, well informed, and he's a straight shooter .He never made me feel inferior or that what i had to say didn't have merit. He asked relevant questions and when i had questions he answered them and if he did not know something he did not act as if he knew. This guy i tell you, if the need ever arose again to were i'd need representation he's my guy.
Dan did an outstanding job in successfully having the charges against me dismissed. Prior to engaging him, three other attorneys that I interviewed emphatically stated that it would be “impossible” to get the charges dismissed and the best I could hope for was a nolle. I was repeatedly encouraged to take a deal. It didn’t seem to matter that I was innocent, falsely arrested or the actual victim. Would I rather be right or happy? No one seemed to care about the impact of these charges on my career, reputation or emotional well-being. Fortunately for me, Dan returned my call when I was at my lowest point. He was morally outraged at the treatment I received and understood my desire to take my case to trial if necessary. After counseling me on the potential risks of this approach, he agreed to fight for me. I cannot tell you the overwhelming sense of relief I felt knowing that I finally had someone on my side. He carefully laid out his strategy and quickly won over The Victim’s Advocate Office, Family Services, The Prosecutor’s Office and Judge . The case was dismissed and I can now move on with my life. As an attorney, Dan stands out for his unwavering dedication to aggressively advocate for his clients in a vocation that often chooses expediency over justice.
Despite the fact Attorney Dan Lage stepped in my case at the very last minute I felt very comfortable with Dan. He took his time to understand my situation well so that he could do his best to represent my case. I had previously spoken to him on the phone when I had questions and he was extremely patient and answered all of my questions thoroughly at that time as well. I am very grateful to Dan and everyone I worked with at Ruane Attorneys'.
Dan was very effective in helping me get a speeding ticket reduced down to a charitable donation with no points. He was thorough, required no handholding, and very professional. He was a joy to work with and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney.
Daniel Lage is one of the best to enter into the criminal justice field. From the first day of meeting I knew that Daniel would provide not only a good job but a very good and rewarding outcome for me. Being young, Daniel knew that the case was very hard on me and I have a lot going for me. He is very understating to my needs and situation. His personality is top notch which in a sense gives you the feeling of him walking with you through the situation. By the way my case was a dui. My favorite lawyer !
I was facing a really bad case. My charges were severe and could've cost me my career. I was terrified of what was ahead of me. Attorney Lage was understanding, attentive and compassionate about my case. He seen the fear on my face and reassured me that he will do his best. And honestly he did! My charges including the felony was all dropped and substituted with a misdemeanor charge. I was able to keep my career and pick up the broken pieces. I can not emphasize how wonderful of an Attorney he has been for me and I would recommend him to anyone. Although I had to complete an 14 week course and pay additional court fees, it was all worth it! Thank You Attorney Lage for your exceptional service!
Daniel excellently represented me on a minor evading responsibility charge that was downgraded to a non-moving ticket. Not only was Dan very professional, knowledgeable and friendly, his empathy in helping you get through what can be a stressful, complicated and difficult situation made this process much much easier.
Where do i begin? What do I say about Dan, an eloquent and excellent attorney, who worked tiressly on my case to reach the outcome we looked forward from the start? Even when that outcome looked so far away, unreachable at the beginning... Without disclosing specifics of the case due to its sensitive nature, I can say with undisputable belief that Dan is one of the best attorneys, one of few people that positively impacted the course of my case and hence my life from this moment onward. Life teaches us, with humility, that we are human beings, never perfect, prone to mistakes, poor judgement and bad luck. It's how we deal with the situation that makes the difference. Dan made that difference. I had it all. Lived the American Dream. Family and financial prospects, house, job, In a blink of an eye, for one or another reason, everything turned up side down. Instantly, the situation arose in that manner that I risked loosing it all. Everything. Including my physical liberty. After consulting with a family friend, I was referred to Ruane attorneys and met Dan, who represented me in Court on day 1. My impression of Dan as focused, determined, assertive, sharp and attention to detail put me at ease. I heard everywhere and from everyone the phrase "You are in good hands". I could sleep at night. I decided that if anyone woould represent me, the complexity of my case, it would be Dan. After a consult appointment, I met the head of the office, Mr. Ruane, Dan, office staff, receptionist and others and immediately felt the warmth, dedication and their commitment to their clients. Great reputation, with the whole criminal justice system always doing the right thing. Straight shooter, no bs, respectful and professional, Dan always told me the truth, even when it hurted and kept me up to date. Always on time, always answered my questions, anytime of day, any day and helped me with immense guidance thru the most dificult time In my life. A man of great ethics and character, modesty and honesty, I entrusted and followed every advise Dan gave me. I was not wrong. As the case was moving forward many factors came into play, lot of other entities and agencies got involved and chances looked slim. Dan not only worked on the criminal side, as hired, but on the whole case with everyone involved, the whole time from start to finish and technicalities that the positive outcome was unavoidable. Not even a dime extra. My case represents my case, with the whole bagage that came with it, and he took it and delivered not only for me, but sensitive to other indicidual(s), delivered the best outcome for all. Dan is a young and prominent attorney, brilliant mind in criminal law and even more importantly, he is a good man. I am glad to have had you represent me and happy there are still good men out there... I thank you Dan, your office and everyone involved in the case for all your work. Nothing but the best of health, happiness and prosperity and God bless you and your family.
Daniel answered all my questions on avvo when no one else would thank for informing me about everything. I now have a great understanding what's going to happen moving forward.
Daniel represented me in a traffic matter and was extremely responsive, informative and efficient. He dealt with and resolved the matter fully, eliminating any stress.
Dan went above and beyond what i have experienced with any other attorney whom i have dealt with. He's courteous, well informed, and he's a straight shooter .He never made me feel inferior or that what i had to say didn't have merit. He asked relevant questions and when i had questions he answered them and if he did not know something he did not act as if he knew. This guy i tell you, if the need ever arose again to were i'd need representation he's my guy.
Dan did an outstanding job in successfully having the charges against me dismissed. Prior to engaging him, three other attorneys that I interviewed emphatically stated that it would be “impossible” to get the charges dismissed and the best I could hope for was a nolle. I was repeatedly encouraged to take a deal. It didn’t seem to matter that I was innocent, falsely arrested or the actual victim. Would I rather be right or happy? No one seemed to care about the impact of these charges on my career, reputation or emotional well-being. Fortunately for me, Dan returned my call when I was at my lowest point. He was morally outraged at the treatment I received and understood my desire to take my case to trial if necessary. After counseling me on the potential risks of this approach, he agreed to fight for me. I cannot tell you the overwhelming sense of relief I felt knowing that I finally had someone on my side. He carefully laid out his strategy and quickly won over The Victim’s Advocate Office, Family Services, The Prosecutor’s Office and Judge . The case was dismissed and I can now move on with my life. As an attorney, Dan stands out for his unwavering dedication to aggressively advocate for his clients in a vocation that often chooses expediency over justice.
Despite the fact Attorney Dan Lage stepped in my case at the very last minute I felt very comfortable with Dan. He took his time to understand my situation well so that he could do his best to represent my case. I had previously spoken to him on the phone when I had questions and he was extremely patient and answered all of my questions thoroughly at that time as well. I am very grateful to Dan and everyone I worked with at Ruane Attorneys'.