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Joseph M. Rameaka

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 48 years

Family Lawyer at Warwick, RI
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Probate

873 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI

About Joseph

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 40%

Experienced representation in all family law matters including divorce, child support, custody and visitation issues. Experience in multi-state custody issues.

48 years | 1,200 cases

40%
Criminal Defense 30%

Experienced defense of all criminal matters including misdemeanors, felonies, and DUI.

48 years | 500 cases

30%
Personal Injury 20%

Effective and experienced representation in all personal injury matters including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, and all other personal injury matters.

48 years | 500 cases

20%
Probate 10%

Effective and experienced representation in all probate matters inculding gaurdianships and will contests.

48 years | 150 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour

Contingency

30%-33%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Rhode Island for 48 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 1977

Not Authorized to Practice - Removed from the Master Roll

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Joseph M. Rameaka

873 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI, 02888

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Joseph M. Rameaka's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Best lawyers in town

We hired Mr. Joe Remeaka and his colleague Maria Marley a couple of times. We are very impressed by their professionalism, Both are very knowledgeable, articulate, responsive, and well-mannered. But more important, both are good people and show great care about the clients. We are very comfortable wi...th Joe and Maria and happy with their help. We obtained the best legal result and for that we are grateful. We do not hesitate to recommend them to those who look for the best lawyers in town ...

Posted by Donna | May 21, 2015

Legal Services

Mr. Rameaka and his office staff were helpful, courteous, and flexible. Joseph answered all our questions, kept us up to date on progress, and most importantly was understanding and compassionate. We obtained the best legal result possible and for that we are grateful.

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joseph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Carol Ricker

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Joe is a hardworking and tireless advocate for his clients. His 34 years of experience in a wide range of litigation areas affords him a perspective not shared by many other lawyers. I highly recommend him to any individual or entity that needs an attorney in the litigation arena."

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Carol Ricker

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Principal, Law Office of Joseph M. Rameaka

1989 - Present

Bail Commissioner, RI Judiciary

1989 - 1999

Partner - Litigation, Gelfuso & Lachut

1986 - 1989

Chief Special Counsel, RI Department of Transportation

Associations

RI Bar Association

Education

1977

New England School of Law

Juris Doctor

1973

Holy Cross College

Bachelor of Arts

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