Michael John Zarrella
About me
My name is Michael J. Zarrella and I have been a criminal defense and DUI defense attorney for 20 years in the State of Rhode Island. I have been helping people with their legal issues for over 2 decades. I engage in the legal practice of all aspects of criminal law from petty misdemeanors to capital cases such as rape, murder and robbery. I have had numerous jury trial victories as well as a successful track record of getting cases dismissed or reduced to lesser charges.
Much of my criminal defense practice deals with drunk driving defense. I am considered one of the foremost accomplished and experienced attorneys in DUI law in Rhode Island. Many attorneys often turn to me for complex questions regarding DUI and Refusal cases. I have a long and illustrious track record of getting DUI cases dismissed or reduced to lesser charges.
If you hire me, I will fight endlessly to get you the best disposition possible.
Languages spoken: Spanish
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Practice areas
Licensed
- Criminal Defense: 60%21 years, 3.5 thousand cases
- DUI & DWI: 25%21 years, 400 cases
- Domestic Violence: 15%21 years, 500 cases
Payment
Fees:
Fixed (sometimes)
Payment types:
Cash, Check, Credit card
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MoreAttorney Zarrella is a fierce advocate for his clients and a force to be reckoned with at trial. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer to anyone looking for a highly competent criminal defense attorney who fights tirelessly for his clients.
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MoreI endorse this lawyer. Michael Zarrella is an excellent attorney, who has been zealously advocating for criminal defendants in Rhode Island for over twenty years. He has the knowledge and expertise to help clients win their cases. For these reasons, I am happy to say that I have had the opportunity to work with Mike and learn from him!
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Contact info
127 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI, 02903
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| RI | Authorized to practice law | 1995 | 09/15/2016 |
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| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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| TOP 10 Attorney Award for the state of Rhode Island. | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDA) | 2015 |
| top 25 DUI attorneys in Rhode Island | The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLC (NAFDD) | 2015 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| Attorney | Law Offices of Michael J. Zarrella | 1995 - Present |
| Rule 40 Prosecutor | Rhode Island Department Of Attorney General | 1993 - 1993 |
| Legal Intern | Rhode Island Department Of Attorney General | 1992 - 1992 |
| Legislative Aid | Representative Jack Reed's Office | 1991 - 1991 |
| Administrative assistant | City of Providence-Mayor Office | 1990 - 1990 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
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| Rhode Island Bar Association | N/A | 1995 - Present |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | 1995 - Present |
| Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | 1994 - Present |
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| DUI reduced | Charges reduced to reckless driving, client recieved a filing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assault Case dismissed | Case Dismissed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Not guily after jury trial, 2nd degree child molesation. | Not Guilty after trial a jury trial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Rhode Island DWI and Criminal Defense Blog | Winning a DUI case even with a failed breathtest | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island DWI and Criminal Defense Blog | Rhode Island Domestic Violence Update | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island DWI and Criminal Defense Blog | Update on new Rhode Island DUI law. | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island DWI and Criminal Defense Blog | The Importance of Hiring an Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer to Defend Your DUI | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island DWI and Criminal Defense Blog | Rhode Island DUI, Refusals and Ignition Interlock Devices | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island DWI and Criminal Defense Blog | Preventing Convictions Under the Rhode Island Colin Foote Law | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| Quinnipiac University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
| Springfield College | Political Science/History Double Major | BS | 1990 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Justice with Judge Jeanine | Woodmansee and the good time | 2011 |
| Woonsocket High School | Law Day | 2008 |