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Allison M. Near

Jacobs & Dow

350 Orange Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(New Haven)


Position: Member

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Admitted: 2004, Tennessee; 2006, Connecticut; 2007, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; 2008, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit

Law School: Northeastern University, 2004

College: Colgate University, cum laude, 1997


Practice Areas: Criminal Defense; Appellate Practice

Additional Information: See: United States of America v. Lizbel Sanchez; United States of America v. Giovanni Donofrio; State of Connecticut v. Tahir L


Allison handles criminal matters at the state and federal level. In state court, she appears in both the G.A. (low court) and the J.D. (high court), handling serious felonies as well as misdemeanors. Prior to joining the firm, Allison worked as a staff attorney at New Haven Legal Assistance Association where she represented low-income individuals in housing and criminal matters. Allison has also served as a judicial law clerk for the Tennessee Court of Appeals and worked in private practice litigating a wide range of cases in state and federal court, including business litigation, unfair trade practice litigation, employment, personal injury, and civil rights.


Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Allison Near located?

Allison Near is located in New Haven, CT at 350 Orange Street, 06511 (New Haven County).

What are Allison Near's practice areas?

Allison Near's practice areas include: Criminal Defense; Appellate Practice.

What firm is Allison Near associated with?

Allison Near is associated with Jacobs & Dow in New Haven, CT.

Where did Allison Near attend law school?

Allison Near attended Northeastern University, 2004 and Colgate University, cum laude, 1997.

When was Allison Near admitted to the bar?

Allison Near was admitted to practice: 2004, Tennessee; 2006, Connecticut; 2007, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; 2008, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit.