Brenda F. Rioles, founding attorney of Rioles Law Offices in Providence, has practiced law since 1986. She has focused on divorce and family law matters throughout her entire career. Her extensive knowledge, combined with more than 35 years of experience and her ability to think on her feet allow her to successfully advocate for her clients in a variety of situations.
Ms. Rioles is an accomplished and aggressive litigator who prepares every case as if it will go to trial, an approach that more often than not allows her to reach a full and fair resolution for her clients through negotiations.
A graduate of New England School of Law (summa cum laude), Ms. Rioles emphasizes communication with her clients, returning phone calls and emails promptly. She helps her clients assess the short-term and long-term ramifications of every decision.
Ms. Rioles has assisted her family law clients in other legal areas as well, including criminal matters, personal injury cases, and the creation of wills and trusts for estate planning purposes.
She works with clients throughout Rhode Island and is also licensed to practice in California. Ms. Rioles has lectured on family law topics for the Rhode Island Bar Association and the Edward P. Gallogly American Inn of Court, and she wrote a chapter in the book “A Practical Guide to Divorce in Rhode Island.”
She is a member and fellow of the Rhode Island Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the Rhode Island Family Court Bench/Bar and the Edward P. Gallogly American Inn of Court. She also served on the executive board for 20 years and is former president of the Edward P. Gallogly American Inn of Court.
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State: Rhode Island
Acquired: 1986
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State: California
Acquired: 1990
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Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Brenda is the Best of the Best
Prior to my ex filing for divorce he mentioned it so I thought I should seek legal council not wanting it but anticipating it might happen. A dear friend referred me to Brenda and we had two consultations where she provided me with valuable information on how to proceed if that was what my ex desire...
Posted by Linda | August 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce
Brenda represented me years ago and you will never find a better lawyer. I had a tough divorce and she was unbelievable. She is intelligent, aggressive and very respected. She knows her stuff and fights for her clients. She is the best you are going to get.
Posted by Ned | April 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Rioles Law review
Brenda and her team have helped me twice in my custody situation with my daughter. They where beyond excellent on both occasions. When I married my wife, the mother of my first child (never married) decided to take me to court. I walked away with a fair court order that provided me with more time wit...
Posted by Shannon | January 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best Lawyer in RI
I hired Brenda for a very contested divorce after hiring two previous attorneys with no success. Brenda handled the case with ease. I have never met a more professional, understanding, knowledgeable and experienced attorney. She got me everything I wanted and more. She truly is the best attorney in ...
Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Difficult Case, Resolved Quickly
Brenda adeptly advised me on how to avoid the pitfalls of a long litigation battle and instead we promptly settled my child custody case. An aggressive attorney on the other side made this extremely difficult; he is known for dragging the parties through years of litigation, and that would have been ...
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1986
Summa Cum Laude, New England School of Law
1986 - Present
Owner, Rioles Law Offices
2017 - Present
Edward P. Gallogly American Inn of CourtPresident
2012 - Present
Rhode Island Bar Association, Family Court Bench/Bar CommitteeMember
1997 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersMember
1986 - Present
American Bar Association
1986 - Present
Rhode Island State BarMember
2015 - 2016
Edward P. Gallogly American Inn of CourtVice President
2013 - 2014
Edward P. Gallogly American Inn of CourtSecretary/Treasurer
1998 - 2014
Edward P. Gallogly American Inn of CourtExecutive Board
upheld on appeal
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
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