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James Powderly

James Powderly

8.6

Excellent

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 3 reviews
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9 endorsements

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Overview

Practice Areas

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check

Contact Information
  • Powderly Law Offices
    37 Bellevue Avenue
    Newport, RI 02840
    Office: 401-662-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • English

About Me

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About me: 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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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 3 reviews
Former client? Write a review
5 star rating

“Professional, highly skilled communicator and extremely knowledgeable.”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-10-10 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I had been stopped and charged with DUI and a chemical refusal 1st offense. I did not have any record, nor had I ever been arrested. I refused... more
5 star rating

“Great Lawyer”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-10-02 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: This past August I found myself facing a DUI and refusal charge. Not aware of the consequences for refusal, I put myself in a bad situation. I... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

9 endorsements

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Joseph Keegan

The thing that separates Jim from most other attorneys is his dedication and passion for his clients and for his work. There are few other attorneys... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joseph Keegan , Quincy (MA), 6 days ago
Nicholas Chukwuemeka Okorocha

Hardcore, aggressive, never give up, gets you the best deal possible or takes the prosecutor down.

Endorsement from lawyer: Nicholas Okorocha , Pasadena (CA), 12 days ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 5 years since James Powderly was first licensed to practice law in MA.
  • 2 years since James Powderly was first licensed to practice law in RI.

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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 Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute Certification 2008
National College of DUI Defense DWI means Defending with Ingenuity 2007
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Superior Court Certified CPCS 2008
Breath Alcohol Testing Technician, Certification Industrial Training & Design 2007
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member National College of DUI Defense Lawyers 2005–present
Member Bristol County Bar Association 2007–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: I have a speeding tk and they didnt check any of...
James' answer: It is possible the officer did not use any device but rather estimated your speed through... more
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Cases
Title:
Driving 1st Offense
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
Dismissed
Description:
Defendant was stopped by police due to an expired registration. Officer states defendant had bloodshot eyes and there was an odor of an intoxicating...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Trying DUI cases with Breath Test Readings 2009 RIACDL Developments in Criminal Law 2009
Cross-Examination Techniques Zealous Advocacy Training 2009
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