Strategic DNA Consulting for Defense Attorneys and Legal Teams
Enhance your case with forensic insight, skilled analysis, and litigation support from a seasoned criminal defense attorney with DNA specialization.
Translating DNA Evidence into Defense Strategy
Attorney Michael Pedevillano offers strategic DNA consulting services tailored specifically for defense attorneys who need support understanding and applying forensic DNA evidence in their cases. As a seasoned criminal defense attorney with extensive training in forensic science, Michael bridges the gap between complex lab results and real-world courtroom strategy. Whether you’re facing a confusing STRMix analysis, mixed DNA samples, or inconclusive reports, he can help you translate the technical data into arguments that matter. He reviews bench notes, lab reports, and DNA results to uncover angles that may support motions, cross-examination, or broader defense theory. Based in Connecticut, Michael regularly assists attorneys statewide but is also available to consult nationally—while remaining transparent about jurisdictional limitations if unfamiliar codes or local practices arise. Because he works as a defense attorney himself, his insights are both legally grounded and immediately relevant to your advocacy for your client.
Attorney Michael Pedevillano
What You Can Expect From DNA Consulting
Navigating forensic evidence can be overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. Attorney Michael Pedevillano provides practical, defense-focused support to help you translate DNA evidence into strategy that works in court.
Review and interpretation of DNA reports and bench notes
Identifying flaws or limitations in forensic evidence
Support with pre-trial motions, including Porter challenges
Expert cross-examination strategy
Guidance on DNA mixtures, transfer, and statistics
Clear direction if the DNA helps—or hurts—your case
Defense-Minded. Forensically Trained. Trial-Tested.
Over a decade as a public defender in Connecticut
Assistant to the Director of Complex Litigation
Extensive national forensic and DNA-specific training
Experience as both lead and consulting attorney in DNA trials
Real-World Results in DNA-Driven Cases
These cases highlight how strategic analysis of DNA evidence can shape outcomes in complex criminal trials.
Sexual Assault in the First Degree
2023
First Chair—Judge Alander
Second Chair – Justine Whalen
Murder, Assault in the First Degree
2024
First Chair— Judge McShane
Second Chair—Kelly Billings
Criminal Possession of a Firearm
2019
First Chair—Judge Alander
Second Chair – Keith Zackowitz
Who Can Benefit From DNA Consulting?
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you testify as an expert?
No. Attorney Pedevillano does not testify as an expert witness. He provides behind-the-scenes consulting for defense attorneys—offering strategic analysis, review of DNA evidence, and help translating technical findings into effective legal arguments. His role is to enhance your case preparation and courtroom advocacy, not to serve as a forensic expert on the stand.
Can you help with post-conviction DNA review?
Yes. Attorney Pedevillano is available to consult on post-conviction matters involving DNA evidence. He can review bench notes, DNA reports, and past trial records to help identify whether forensic issues could support a habeas petition, motion for a new trial, or innocence claim. While he does not handle post-conviction litigation himself, his analysis can be critical in developing or refining those strategies.
What if the case is outside of Connecticut?
While Attorney Pedevillano primarily practices in Connecticut and is most familiar with Connecticut statutes, court procedures, and forensic lab reporting protocols, he is open to assisting attorneys in other states. If a case involves unfamiliar local rules, lab procedures, or statutes, he’ll be upfront about what he can and cannot assist with. His consulting is most effective when focused on the DNA science itself and how it relates to general defense strategy.
What if the DNA results are inconclusive or a mixture?
That’s exactly where this service can be most valuable. DNA mixtures and “inconclusive” results are often misunderstood—and sometimes misrepresented in court. Attorney Pedevillano can break down what those results really mean, explain the statistical implications, and help identify whether the findings are vulnerable to challenge. He’ll help you find the right angles to support your defense, even when the science seems murky.
Do you only work with public defenders?
No. While Attorney Pedevillano has extensive experience in Connecticut’s Public Defender system, his consulting service is available to any criminal defense attorney—public or private—who needs help making sense of DNA evidence and applying it effectively to their client’s case.
Get Support on Your DNA-Heavy Case
Don’t let complex DNA evidence go unchallenged—or misunderstood. Whether you need help interpreting lab reports, developing cross-examination strategy, or finding a new angle for your defense, Attorney Michael Pedevillano is here to support you.
Defense-focused support is available 24/7. Call (203) 562-0900 or fill out the form below to connect with Attorney Pedevillano about your DNA-related case.
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