Charles E. "Chuck" Tiernan III

Branford, CT Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Awarded Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: General Practice Criminal Defense: White-Collar DUI / DWI Defense

203-980-9117

Awarded Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: General Practice Criminal Defense: White-Collar DUI / DWI Defense

Works at

CET III LAW LLC

1 Best Lawyers award

Biography

Charles E. Tiernan III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and DUI / DWI Defense.

Charles E., who practices law in Branford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Locations

Branford, Connecticut

203-980-9117

P.O. Box 27
Branford, CT 06405

Education

Drake University, Juris Doctor, graduated 1982
Trinity College, BA, graduated 1980

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Criminal Defense: General Practice

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - DUI / DWI Defense

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Criminal Defense: General Practice, New Haven (2022)
DUI / DWI Defense, New Haven (2016)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2026 for work in:

Criminal Defense: General Practice
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
DUI / DWI Defense

News & Media

Insights

Why Refusing a Blood Alcohol Test Might Be Safest

by Charles E. Tiernan III

A seasoned criminal defense and OUI lawyer explains why refusing to take a blood alcohol test after an OUI arrest may be the safest option for the arrestee.

Gloved hand holding vial of blood for alocohol test

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