Maria L Moura
- 2 Terrace Place Danbury, CT 06810
- 80 4th Street Stamford, CT 06902
Meet Maria L. Moura
Maria L. Moura is a partner at the Setaro Law Firm. Her practice focuses on workers’ compensation.
Community Commitment
At Setaro Law, community isn’t a talking point — it’s a way of life.
Our firm proudly supports and participates in local events that bring people together, celebrate culture, and create opportunity.
We are honored to take part in annual traditions like the Italian Festival at the Amerigo Vespucci Lodge, the San Gennaro Festival, the Irish Festival, the Lebanese Festival, and to support educational initiatives such as the Latino Scholarship Fund.
These connections remind us why we do what we do. Serving the people of Danbury means investing in the heart of our community.
A magna cum laude graduate of Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, Maria has clerked for the Connecticut Attorney General’s Office, the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, and for Hon. Rachel Hahn at Yonkers Family Court. She also clerked for a full year at the Immigration Justice Clinic at John Jay Legal Services, where she successfully represented pro bono clients in Family Court and Immigration Court.
Before attending law school, Maria worked as a litigation paralegal for several years where her language skills helped her give a voice to those unable to communicate in English.
As an attorney, Maria continues to ensure her clients’ voices are heard by advocating for theirs rights and focusing on their priorities.
Maria is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.
Education
- Bar Admissions: Connecticut, 2018 Education
- D., Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, Magna Cum Laude
Justice and Law Administration, - Western Connecticut State University
Awards
- Selected as Rising Star in 2024 and 2025 by Super Lawyers
- American Dream Award, 2023, presented by Greater Danbury Bar Association
- Connecticut Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation Section
- Danbury Bar Association
- Fairfield County Bar Association
- Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
- Greater Danbury Bar Association, previously served as an officer, 2023-2025