Bristol Family Lawyers

Attorney Jennifer Hoopis D'Ambra can assist you from separation through divorce and beyond. If you need to revise your child support or child custody agreement, we can help you with a petition for a modification of your previous court order. Divorce : Our divorce practice focuses on reaching property settlement and child custody agreements in a cost-effective manner using negotiation or mediation. When a successful resolution is not possible, we will take the case to court. Learn more about the divorce process in Rhode Island. Child Custody and Support: We handle child custody and support matters as they relate...

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...

Elisha L. Morris is an experienced attorney focusing on family law, immigration law and personal injury. Ms. Morris has successfully handled cases involving divorce, custody, child support, and visitation. She is aware that each case requires special attention and is ready to pursue either the amicable settlement or the aggressive court battle. Furthermore, Ms. Morris understands that family law issues are personal and emotional. She has the compassion and understanding to work hard to minimize the financial and emotional impact which such cases have upon her clients. She is a member of the Rhode Island Family Court Bench Bar as...

Lisa attended Roger Williams University School of Law, where she graduated magna cum laude and in the top ten percent of her class. While at Roger Williams, Lisa worked in a variety of legal areas. She volunteered at the Rhode Island Center for Human Rights where she worked on civil rights and liberties projects which covered topics such as fair housing and employment. She also spent two years working at a prestigious Maritime Law firm in New York City, where she worked on maritime cases, contracts issues, workers compensation contests, environmental issues and workplace safety cases. Lisa has also worked...

Mr. Rui P. Alves is admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Rhode Island, as well as, all State Courts in Massachusetts. For detailed practice areas, click here. After obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the College of Criminal Justice at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, he went on to obtain a Juris Doctor from the Roger Williams University School of Law. Mr. Alves also attended the Catholic University of Portugal, School of Law in Lisbon, focusing on European Union law. Prior to joining Barton Gilman, LLP, Mr. Alves maintained a boutique firm...

On your journey to finding the right attorney to represent you through a divorce or another complex family law case, you should evaluate credentials of Steven G. Wright, Attorney at Law. The Rhode Island family law attorney aggressively advocates for his clients and focuses on obtaining results. Every client that comes to the firm will receive high-quality legal guidance and devoted representation. The lawyer is dedicated to walking through each step of the complicated process with his clients. At the firm of Steven G. Wright, clients come first so call today!

Nearly 25 years experience in Family Law, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation. Licensed to practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts state and federal courts.

Juris Doctorate from New England Law, Boston (aka, New England School of Law) in 2006. Following graduation, I practiced for 12 years as an Associate Attorney in a private small firm. During that tenure, I represented clients from a diverse community in a wide spectrum of practice areas including:
consumer protection/lemon law; personal injury, immigration as well as divorce/domestic and other civil litigation matters.

My personal approach to legal representation together with my appreciation for languages and cultural diversity, has led to my ability to establish and maintain long-lasting attorney-client rapport and professional relationships. I have language fluency in French...

Shannon Benay is a family law mediator and founder of Benay & Associates Mediation Services. Benay & Associates is a full service mediation firm with convenient locations in Attleboro, MA and Providence, RI. We provide our clients with a more effective and customized alternative to lengthy, expensive hearings and trials in matters relating to family law and landlord/tenant disputes. To accomodate our clients' busy schedules, we also offer evening and weekend appointments. At Benay & Associates, we understand that being a party in a dispute can be stressful, so we strive to provide our clients with the...

Ken Macksoud is an American Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, who Attended Providence College, earning an A.B. in 1961, then went on to obtain a Juris Doctorate Degree from Boston University School of Law in 1964. Attorney Macksoud was then admitted to the Rhode Island Bar in 1967. His admission to the U.S. Supreme Court came in 1980 and the RI Supreme Court in 1967.

Christopher G. Kehoe, Esq., A Former IRS Tax Attorney Offices Locations: Wakefield RI, Warwick RI, Attleboro, MA, New Bedford, MA. Member of Rhode Island and Mass Bar. Authorized to practice before the IRS and US Tax Court throughout the US. 20 Years of Experience Legal Services Include: Tax Matters: IRS & State Tax Problems & Matters, Offer in Compromise, Installment Agreements & Time Payment Agreements, Abatement of Penalties, Tax Collection, Bank Levies, Wage Levies, Tax Levies, Property Seizures, Tax Liens, Unfiled Tax Returns, Tax Amnesty, Tax Audits, Motor Vehicle License & Register Blocks, Professional Consultations, Tax Appeals, Tax...

Fogarty Law Office, at the Providence/Cranston line, is conveniently located in the Calart Tower with free handicapped accessible parking. A General Practice firm that represents you in all phases of your life, including but not limited to Divorce, Child Support and Custody, Land use and Zoning, Wills, Trust and Estate Planning, Civil Litigation, Collections. Attorney Fogarty is also an Adjunct Professor at Johnson & Wales University where she develops and teaches undergraduate law classes, including Introductory to Business Law, Employment Law, and Ethics. Since January 2023, Attorney Fogarty serves as the Probate Judge for the City of Cranston.

Mr. Thompson speaks spanish and french. He practices crminal defense law throughout Rhode Island. He also practices deportation/removal defense at the Boston Immigration Court. He has lived in Mexico and is familiar with Border Patrol/ICE/USCIS. Mr. Thompson also practices in the Rhode Island Family Court in the areas of divorce, child custody and child support.

Chip Muller helps people and businesses solve legal problems in state and federal court in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Chip Muller is a trial lawyer but always looks for ways to resolve legal disputes efficiently and effectively in or out of court. Chip is an employment lawyer and also emphasizes real estate, contract, and intellectual property disputes, probate and will litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, and family law.

Aggressive and competent attorney with over 24 years experience litigating various legal matters including Family Law, Personal Injury, Contracts, Wills & Trusts, Landlord/Tenant, Probate, Criminal misdemeanors, Civil Actions, Employment Law, and Corporations. I have tried over 240 cases before various courts and administrative agencies. Mark Sales handles all of his clients' cases from start to finish. A less experienced attorney will never be in charge of your case. All phone calls are returned the same day that they are received. My office is open 7 days per week from 9AM until 8PM. The firm's...

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