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James Powderly

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Overview

Practice Areas

75% DUI / DWI
7 years, 200 cases
25% Criminal Defense
7 years, 1,000 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Powderly Law Offices

37 Bellevue Avenue

Newport, RI 02840

Mobile: 401-662-9006
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Powderly Law Offices

127 Dorrance Street

Penthouse

Providence, RI 02903

Mobile: 401-662-9006
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Languages Spoken

English

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If you have been arrested for a criminal offense, you need an experienced attorney who will aggressively fight on your behalf. Since entering private practice,... more

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“Superb attorney!”

Posted by: Mark, 2011-07-11 7 months ago.

Client Review: I was arrested in RI for Driving Under Suspension (Statute #31-11 18.1) and Speeding (Statute #31-14 2A). Facing mandatory jail time, and also loss... more

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“Absolutely the right guy for the job”

Posted by: Dave, 2010-12-28 about 1 year ago.

Client Review: I just want everyone out there to know my experience. James helped me out immensly. I got into trouble in foster, just over the limit. James sat down... more

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18 endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer. Jim is the most gifted DUI lawyer I know. He has an in-depth understanding of DUI law and is relentless in his pursuit of... more

Endorsement from lawyer: James Smith , Providence (RI), 11 months ago

Excellent lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), About 1 year ago

Résumé

License

7 years since James Powderly was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Massachusetts	Active	2004	01/29/2012
Rhode Island	Authorized to practice law	2007	05/05/2009

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Attorney at Powderly Law Offices	2004–present
Federal Defender Office	2003–2003

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
National College of DUI Defense	DWI means Defending with Ingenuity		2007
National College of DUI Defense	Certification of Completion	DUI Trial Practice	2006

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Top Northeast Lawyer	Avvo	2010
Superior Court Certified	CPCS	2008

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Bristol County Bar Association	2007-present
Member	National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	2007-present

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Contribution

Reputation Level 7

Answers:	9	Legal Answers
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	1	Answer marked as good
Guides:	1	Legal Guide
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Cases

State v. Defendant

Outcome: Not Guilty