Newport County Criminal Lawyers

As a retired police officer who served as a patrolman, prosecution Detective Sergeant, all the way through Acting Chief of a police department, I have a unique skill set and perspective of the criminal law process that I will use to give you the best defense possible. I understand the system from the prosecution and investigative side and use that knowledge to devise the best legal strategy for your defense. I also served in the military and am well versed in the different needs and circumstances around veterans and can provide you with outstanding service and support as your attorney.
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Rhode Island Divorce Attorney Susan T. Perkins of the Law Office of Susan T. Perkins, Esq. is located at 462 Broadway, Providence, RI and has been serving the local area for nearly 25 years. The Law Office of Susan T. Perkins, Esq. focuses on Divorce, Family Law, Criminal Defense, Gun Trusts, DUI Defense, and matters affecting the LGBT community. Since becoming a lawyer in 1997 attorney Perkins has been a member of the United States District Court as well as the District Courts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. After graduating from the prestigious Rhode Island Roger Williams University School of...

Partner concentrating in criminal and civil litigation in State District & Superior Courts and Federal Courts. Trial attorney in over one thousand cases in Newport County Superior&District Court; trial and appellate attorney in Ims v. Town of Portsmouth, 32 A.3 914 (2011)(civil conspiracy and whistleblower act); State v. Gordon, 30 A.3 636 (2011) (sexual assault, kidnapping) State v. Schloesser, 940 A.2d 637 (2007) (child molestation); State v. Edwards, 810 A.2d 226 (2002),cert denied 123 S.Ct. 1808 (2003) (first degree murder; life without parole);Backman v. King, (mem) 636 A.2d 729 (1993):Carpenter v. State, 796 A.2d 1071 (2002) (post conviction relief); State...

Kevin O. Hagan, Esq. is a Rhode Island attorney providing representation in DWI, DUI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Family Law. Attorney Hagan served 6 years as a Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General. As a prosecutor, Attorney Hagan prosecuted hundreds of major crimes including child abuse, homicide, robbery and white collar crime. As a criminal defense attorney, Kevin has defended clients charged with all forms of capital offenses, major felonies and misdemeanors. Attorney Hagan has successfully litigated family law cases, personal injury cases, DUI cases and criminal cases of every kind.

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Ann Sheeley has more than 25 years of experience as a civil litigation attorney. Licensed to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and the Federal District Court for Rhode Island, Attorney Sheeley has successfully managed hundreds of personal injury, criminal and workers' compensation cases during her career.

Prior to starting Sheeley Law in 2010, Ann served as a litigator in law offices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Upon earning her Juris Doctor from the Pace University School of Law in White Plains, New York, she worked for the law offices of J. Ronald Fishbein, where she managed a personal injury and family...

Kristine S. Trocki opened her Jamestown, Rhode Island law firm in 2006 and has been practicing law in RI for over 10 years. Dedicated to serving her clients and the local community, Kristine opened her doors not only with a strong knowledge of the law but with an equal desire to practice in a way that is creative, intelligent, and mindful, thus offering clients several approaches to addressing/fulfilling their legal needs. Kristine has applied this philosophy to her many areas of practice including: Mediation; Divorce & Family Law; Personal Injury & Auto Accidents; Wills, Healthcare & Financial Powers of Attorney;...

Attorney Whitney R. Anderson practices law in Rhode Island, with a primary concentration on Family Law, focusing in the areas of divorce litigation, legal separation, adoption, child custody, visitation, and relocation issues, child support enforcement, equitable division of marital property and associated complex financial matters, retirement assets and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO), prenuptial agreements (prenup) and marital settlement agreements (MSA), as well as domestic abuse complaints and restraining order petitions initiated in the Rhode Island Family Court.

In addition to her private employment at Updegrove Law, Whitney is the Assistant Solicitor for Law Enforcement for the City of...

Attorney Robert H. Humphrey is a recognized leader in the field of DUI and refusal defense because of his litigation experience, articles and lectures. For over 30 years, Attorney Humphrey has successfully handled DUI and refusal cases as a criminal defense attorney and for 14 years as a Municipal Prosecutor. Attorney Humphrey is a frequent lecturer for the Rhode Island Bar Association. In 2024, Attorney Humphrey lectured for the Rhode Island Bar Association on Hardship Licenses & DUI Cases. His most recent article entitled Rhode Island DUI Conditional Hardship Licenses: The Sequel was published in the Rhode Island Bar Journal....

Robert E. Craven is the firm's proprietor and lead trial attorney. Since the founding of Robert E. Craven & Associates, Bob has handled hundreds of personal injury, criminal defense, DUI defense, and medical malpractice cases. Attorney Craven's experience as a former prosecutor makes him uniquely equipped to bring any matter to trial – an increasingly rare skill today. Bob regularly brings both criminal and personal injury matters to trial to get the best results for his clients. Bob began his legal career as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Rhode Island from 1983 to 1992. During that time,...

Nicholas has been a part of Robert E. Craven & Associates since 2010, after he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies from Quinnipiac University. At Quinnipiac, Nicholas graduated magna cum laude in just three years of study. He also received the Legal Studies Book Award for achieving the highest grade point average in his major. Nicholas then attended Pace Law School in White Plains, New York, where he graduated cum laude and received his Juris Doctor degree. While in law school, Nicholas received numerous honors for his advocacy on trial, arbitration, and moot court teams which traveled around the...

Attorney at Callaghan & Callaghan Former Prosecutor - Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General Former Law Clerk to Presiding Justice Rhode Island Superior Court

Attorney Matthew Marin is an aggressive and client-focused personal injury lawyer located in Charleston, SC. As part of the nationwide personal injury law Firm Marin and Barrett, Inc., Attorney Marin fight for the rights of injured victims throughout South Carolina. He represents people injured in car accidents, dog bites, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall, defective drug cases, Camp Lejeune lawsuits, hair relaxer lawsuits, Tylenol autism and ADHD claims & wrongful death and other similar injuries caused by the negligence of others. He can help you or a loved one if you have suffered an injury due to another person’s negligence....

As an aggressive, knowledgable, and extremely dedicated Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney and DUI Lawyer, Kensley Barrett provides premium representation for individuals who have been accused of criminal offenses throughout the entire state of Rhode Island (including Providence and Newport). The Law Offices of Kensley R. Barrett provide representation for a wide variety of alleged criminal offenses. These services include, but are not limited to: DUI/DWI’s, domestic violence, traffic offenses, drug cases, weapons cases, expungement, theft, sex offenses, white collar crimes, and disorderly conduct. If you or someone you love has been arrested on a criminal charge, you want to...

I have specialized as a RI DUI lawyer and Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney for the past 27 years with INCREDIBLE RESULTS. I am a former Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General from 1993-1997. During those years I prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases ranging from disorderly conduct to first degree murder in every Rhode Island County. Additionally, along with other prosecutors, I lectured in-coming police academy cadets on proper drunk driving and Rhode Island DUI investigations and prosecutions. This unique experience has allowed me a wealth of knowledge not readily available to the average Rhode Island DUI lawyer...

For the last 15 years, Attorney Stefanie Murphy has been aggressively fighting for her clients in all areas of criminal defense. She is dedicated to each and every client. Attorney Murphy has been named since 2012 to Super Lawyer Rising Stars.

If you have been unfortunate enough to have been charged in Rhode Island with either a DUI or a Refusal (or both), the good news is that it is not a foregone conclusion that you will lose your ability to drive your vehicle once your license has been suspended. A relatively new law in Rhode Island now makes it possible for persons with a suspended license, as a result of a DUI or Refusal, to drive their own vehicle to and from certain places (with an installed interlock device). Attorney John Bernardo has the knowledge and experience regarding...

Attorney David Ellison is a criminal defense lawyer who is licensed to practice law in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and the Federal District Court of Rhode Island. He has experience handling all ranges of criminal defense cases from misdemeanors to serious felonies. He believes that his clients are people who deserve to have their day in court. His top priority is protecting his client's rights. He takes pride in fighting for his clients and treating his clients as human beings rather than another number in the system.

Get skillful, knowledgeable legal help you can rely on when making delicate decisions about the future of your family. From divorce and child custody, to relocation of a child or enforcement of a child support order, attorney Paul J. Ferns will guide your case toward a fair and beneficial resolution. Contact the Warwick divorce and family law office of Paul J. Ferns. Over twenty years of experience in divorce court gives him an in-depth understanding of the Rhode Island family law.

Attorney Ferns also has successfully represented many clients in car accident and personal injury cases. His tenacity in fighting for...

Mr. Tomassi established Tomassi Law Associates, LLC to provide competent, efficient, and cost effective legal services to individuals and companies throughout the State of Rhode Island. We are committed to protecting our client's rights and interests by providing our clients with aggressive and competent legal representation.

Mr. Tomassi designed Tomassi Law Associates to utilize advanced technology and has created the law office of the 21st century; forging technology, personal experience and knowledge of the law to provide our clients with effective and efficient legal services with a "client and results oriented" approach. Mr. Tomassi incorporates a hands-on approach and deals with...

Melissa Larsen is an experienced trial attorney and former state prosecutor who brings over two decades of experience in criminal, family and personal injury law to her practice, offering you result-driven representation for your legal issues. Melissa offers experienced representation in all types of criminal cases and brings a wealth of experience from her work as a Special Assistant Attorney General in Rhode Island to provide you with the best defense possible. Areas of expertise include: DUI, Refusal to take the Chemical Test, Domestic Violence, Cyber Crime, Felony Assault, Sexual Assault & Child Molestation, Drug-related Crime, Fraud, Post Conviction...

Attorney Jeffrey Lawrence Eger focuses his general law practice on assisting clients in finding affordable legal solutions in areas of Bankruptcy, Divorce, Custody, Restraining Orders, Personal Injury, Auto Accidents, Workers Compensation and Criminal matters. Attorney Jeffrey Lawrence Eger gives clients an opportunity to initially discuss their legal matters at no charge and will assist clients to find affordable payment plans that fit their budgets.

Backed by a proven record of success, L. Gregory Abilheira proudly defends the rights of the criminally accused throughout Rhode Island. He has a strong background in criminal law, gaining invaluable experience prosecuting simple assault, probation violation, and various other criminal cases as a student attorney for the Rhode Island Office of Attorney General. Attorney Abilheira has aggressively defending clients facing DUI charges, drug possession accusations, breaking and entering crimes, and many other cases. He is passionate about helping those in his community, as seen by his dedication as a member of the Bristol Volunteer Fire Department for the last...

Former state prosecutor with extensive experience handling criminal and traffic-related cases. As a prosecutor and private attorney, I have handled hundreds of DUI/Breathalyzer Refusal cases, domestic violence cases, and drug cases among others. My prior experience as a state prosecutor is not available to most criminal defense attorneys, and I use that experience to give my clients a formidable edge if they have been charged with a crime. Additionally, I employ my courtroom and negotiation experience to fight for my clients' rights in personal injury and workers' compensation cases. It is never advisable to negotiate...

Persuasive criminal litigator with practice-area expertise spanning criminal law, dui defense, digital evidence, search and seizure law, and technology related crimes. Former State prosecutor for 8 years. Responsible for one of the first criminal prosecutions in the country to incorporate Google Voice recordings at trial. Set the model that local police departments currently use to obtain and incorporate Google based evidence into its prosecution of crimes.

Litigated hundreds of felony cases involving murders, rape, burglary robbery, felony assaults, domestic assaults, molestations, arsons, sexual assaults, illegal firearms, possession and transfer of child pornography, driving under the influence, breathalyzer refusals, and various drug...

Christopher Russo is the managing partner of Kirshenbaum & Kirshenbaum, Attorneys at Law, Inc. Chris has been practicing law for 24 years and focuses on personal injury cases, such as car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents ad slip and falls. Chris also represents Rhode Island residents accused of crimes. Chris graduated from Boston College and received his law degree from Suffolk University Law School.

Experienced trial attorney with 17+ years of actual, in-court experience. I don't sit behind a desk all day and talk a big game. I'm in the courtroom standing by your side, fighting for the results you deserve in every case I handle. I focus my practice mainly in criminal defense, but I handle a variety of other types of cases like general civil litigation and selected Family Court cases. My years of criminal experience makes me an invaluable asset to have representing you as your attorney when you get charged with a criminal offense. I have tried cases ranging from petty...

Upon graduating law school, Attorney Tom O’Brien worked as an associate in a small firm in Providence where in enjoyed success in a variety of matters to include Landlord & Tenant evictions, divorce cases, zoning matters and DEM appeals. Attorney O’Brien spent the next 16 years as a criminal prosecutor in the RI Department of Attorney General. As a Special Assistant Attorney General, he tried bail hearings and probation/bail violation hearings in Rhode Island District Courts. Tom also tried countless numbers of DUI and breathalyzer refusal matters before moving on to Superior Court jury trials. Attorney...

Angelica Bovis is a highly devoted criminal defense attorney renowned for her unwavering work ethic, astute legal acumen, and unwavering determination to achieve the best outcomes for her clients. With a unique combination of exceptional trial advocacy skills and effective negotiation techniques, Attorney Bovis delivers personalized and impactful representation to each and every client. Her unyielding commitment to justice and unwavering dedication to guiding her clients through the complexities of the legal system have garnered immense respect within the Rhode Island legal community. Attorney Bovis focuses in various areas of expertise, including DUI/DWI, drug offenses, domestic violence, white-collar crimes, and more....

The Law Offices of James J. Caruolo is a full-service law firm with over 20 years of experience, providing legal representation in the areas of Real Estate, Criminal, and Personal Injury Law for individuals throughout Rhode Island.

Nelson Law Office is a general practice law firm serving the residents of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. We can represent you in your civil or criminal case today. Our two locations make visiting us convenient no matter where you live. We offer a free initial consultation for all legal matters.

Jason Ollman is a dedicated and highly experienced attorney who is committed to giving each client clear, thorough and honest advice at every step of the legal process to empower his clients to make the decisions that are right for them and their unique situation. He believes that a good criminal defense attorney should be empathetic and compassionate as well as a good communicator. They should understand the stress and anxiety that comes with being charged with a crime and be able to offer support and reassurance throughout the legal process. Jason Ollman has a deep understanding of the criminal justice...

Andrew started his legal career as a prosecutor and appellate attorney for the Rhode Island Attorney General. In this capacity, he successfully tried hundreds of cases, and participated in nearly 100 arguments before the Rhode Island Supreme Court. Since leaving public service, Andrew has dedicated his practice to assisting those in crisis, in a wide range of matters, including criminal defense, employment issues, and representing persons seriously injured in accidents. During his almost thirty years of practicing law, Andrew has appeared in nearly every courtroom in Rhode Island, both State and Federal. Along the way, Andrew...

Dan Griffin was born and raised in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Dan served four years of active duty including a tour as a Marine Rifleman with the 7 th Marine Infantry Regiment during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. For his service in Iraq, Dan received numerous awards and citations including the Iraqi Campaign Medal and the Combat Action Ribbon for service under enemy fire during the march to Baghdad and further operations in central Iraq.

As a proud war veteran, Dan has as interest in promoting and helping...

General practice attorney with concentration in Business, Real Estate, Probate, Contracts, Criminal, Family and Personal Injury Law.