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Susan M. Pires
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Biography
Susan M. Pires attended Providence College where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and a Minor in the Black Studies Program in 1997. She later earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Suffolk University Law School in 2000. During her legal education, Ms. Pires was an advocate for juveniles through the Juvenile Justice Program and was active in the Suffolk Public Interest Law Group and the Black Law Student Association. In May, 2000, Ms. Pires was honored with the Sidney Covich Award for her continued dedication to public interest throughout her legal education.
Ms. Pires is admitted to the Rhode Island Bar and the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island. She has extensive trial practice in all aspects of Domestic Practice and Familial Immigration Matters. She is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Rhode Island Volunteer Lawyer Program and the Rhode Island Family Bench Bar.
Ms. Pires is proficient in Cape Verdean Kreole and Spanish. In her free time she participates in the administration of legal matters for the Cape Verdean American Community Development.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
35%
24 years | 1,000 cases
Family
35%
24 years | 1,000 cases
Criminal Defense
10%
25 years | 1,000 cases
Immigration
10%
12 years
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Licensed in Rhode Island for 24 years
State: Rhode Island
Acquired: 2001
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Office of the Attorney Susan M. Pires
127 Dorrance Street, Second Floor, Providence, RI, 02903
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Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Child Support Matter
I have had the privilege of having Susan Pires as my attorney for over 14 years. Her friendship, courtesy, knowledge and honesty have been very important to me during the last three years that she has represented me in a child support case while my Disability case has been pending. Susan is always t...
Susan M. Pires's Lawyer Endorsements
"As a fellow lawyer in the community I highly endorse attorney Susan Pires. She is extremely intelligent, compassionate and truly cares about her clients. She advocates for her clients in court with ease and poise, it is my pleasure to endorse her."
"I endorse Attorney Pires. She is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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Family lawyer
Frank Orabona
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Experience
Honors
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Listed, Who's Who Legal
2011
Rhode Island Outstanding Young Lawyers, Rhode Island Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, RI Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Rhode Island Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Owner, Susan M. Pires, Attorney at Law
Associations
2014 - Present
Rhode Island Cape Verdean Heritage CommitteeVice President
2014 - Present
American Inns of CourtMember
2012 - Present
Providence Inner City ArtsBoard Member
2001 - Present
Rhode Island Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
2000
Suffolk University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Providence College
Political Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
CACD and RI Cape Verdean Heritage Immigration Panel
Immigration: New Executive Order
Languages
Spanish
Creole
Activity
Legal Answers