About Allison
Licenses
Licensed in Rhode Island for 12 years
State: Rhode Island
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 12 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2011
Award for Legal Excellence, CALI Excellence for the Future Award
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Abilheira Law, LLC
2012 - 2012
Rule 9 Intern, Charlestown Town Solicitor
2012 - 2012
Rule 9 Intern, East Providence Town Solicitor
2012 - 2013
Rule 9 Student Attorney, Roger Williams University School of Law Criminal Defense Clinic
2011 - 2011
Legal Intern, United States Attorney's Office
Associations
2016 - Present
Rhode Island Bar Association House of DelegatesBristol County/ East Providence Delegate
2013 - Present
Rhode Island Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense LawyersExecutive Committee
2013 - Present
Rhode Island Bar Association, Criminal Law Bench/Bar CommitteeMember
2013 - Present
Rhode Island Bar Association, Family Court Bench/Bar CommitteeMember
2013 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Attorney Belknap won the appeal
Education
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Expungement in Rhode Island
Publications
2018
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
What are the consequences for driving with a suspended registration for a first time offense in R.I.?
20 Dec 2019
How should I handle this?
01 Jul 2019
Am I qualified for the Good Driver Statute in Rhode Island?
21 Mar 2019