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S Joshua Macktaz

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Overview

Practice Areas

30% Criminal Defense
15 years, 2,000 cases
30% DUI / DWI
15 years, 750 cases
10% Divorce / Separation
15 years, 200 cases
10% Personal Injury
15 years, 100 cases

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Free Consultation (60 minutes)

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Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

S. Joshua Macktaz

37 Bellevue Avenue

Newport, RI 02840

Office: 401-861-1155

Fax: 401-633-6376
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S. Joshua Macktaz

127 Dorrance Street

Penthouse Suite

Providence, RI 02903

Office: 401-861-1155
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I am a former Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General from 1993-1997. During those years I prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases ranging from... more

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License

19 years since S Joshua Macktaz was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Rhode Island	Authorized to practice law	1993	03/15/2010

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Work Experience

Position	Duration
Sole Practitioner at The Law Offices of S. Joshua Macktaz, Esquire	1997–present
Special Assistant Attorney General at Rhode Island Attorney Generals Office	1993–1997

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Rhode Island Law School: Suffolk University	Criminal Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1993
University of Vermont	Political Science	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1990

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
American Jurisprudence Award	Rhode Island Law School: Suffolk University	1992

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	American Bar Association	1990-present
Member	Rhode Island Bar Associtaion	1990-present

Portfolio

Cases	Disorderly Conduct Outcome: Dismissed Possession of Marijuana Outcome: DISMISSED AND The Cranston Police were ordered to return 29.5 grams of marijuana that was seized from Client. Driving Under the Influence 1st Offense; Breathalyzer Refusal 2nd Offense Outcome: DUI: REDUCED to Reckless Driving with no loss of license. 2nd REFUSAL: DISMISSED See all cases