Brenda F. Rioles

PRO

Brenda F. Rioles

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Providence, RI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Uncontested Divorce ... +6 more

426 Broadway, Providence, RI

About Brenda

Biography

Rioles Family Law - Integrity. Honesty. Commitment.

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Child Custody 15%

15%
Divorce and Separation 15%

15%
Adoption 10%

10%
Child Abuse 10%

10%
Child Support 10%

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
Family 10%

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

10%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Rhode Island for 39 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1990

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Brenda F. Rioles

426 Broadway, Providence, RI, 02909-1621

riolesfamilylaw.com/

Brenda F. Rioles's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (22) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge

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...d. Sure enough, and although I anticipated the possibility, I was blindsided by a 6:20am text from a constable on my children’s first day of school. I immediately retained Brenda. Our case was very complex with children involved and she navigated the ship with precise legal knowledge, care, compassion, and understanding. She always responded, sometimes within minutes, to my questions, issues, and concerns. She guided me not just for my own wellbeing but for what was in the best interest of my children. Brenda worked alongside my ex’s attorney to obtain the most equitable agreement and that is what divorce should be about. Brenda is a skilled attorney who knows how to manage, prioritize, and work together with other attorneys to provide the best outcome out of one of life’s most difficult situations. It is a 50/50 chance a marriage will survive and if it does not Brenda will be there, not to resuscitate because when it is over it is over. She will be there to guide you through the devastation and trauma so you can move forward and live again. She is kind, caring, compassionate, and has legal expertise that is above all others. With this being said, she is a team player and part of her team is Kiara her assistant. Every email sent she responds to sometimes within minutes. Her communication is above all others which is key and she dissipates the anxiety of having to enter an office to sign emotionally pressing paperwork. She intercepts and prepares all of the necessary legal documentation involved which is often intricate and complex. If you ever, unfortunately, find yourself on a ship in rough seas with little hope and/or knowledge of how to navigate Brenda and Kiara will guide your ship home to safety. In addition to this and in my opinion, you have to approach an attorney with an investment mindset. Divorce is not inexpensive for anyone but with the best attorney it is an investment. Brenda is the best of the best and will provide you with a profitable return, most notably what is in the best interest of your children.

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...h my daughter than I had previously. 3 years later when my daughter's mother violated that court order Rioles Law was called upon again and things where set right. These experiences are stressful, Brenda and her team are thorough and on point. When questions come up they reply expediently and explain things in language that a person like me (who has no legal training) can understand. I have recommended them in the past and would certainly do it again.

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 ...R.I.

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 ...to the detriment of everyone, including my child. Have a difficult family law case? I highly recommend you at least consult with and consider hiring Brenda.

See All Client Reviews

Brenda F. Rioles's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Brenda

No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't received any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.

No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1986

Summa Cum Laude, New England School of Law

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Owner, Rioles Law Offices

Associations

2017 - Present

Edward P. Gallogly American Inn of Court

President

2012 - Present

Rhode Island Bar Association, Family Court Bench/Bar Committee

Member

1997 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Member

1986 - Present

American Bar Association

1986 - Present

Rhode Island State Bar

Member

2015 - 2016

Edward P. Gallogly American Inn of Court

Vice President

2013 - 2014

Edward P. Gallogly American Inn of Court

Secretary/Treasurer

1998 - 2014

Edward P. Gallogly American Inn of Court

Executive Board

Sample of Legal Cases

Guertin v Guertin 870 A.2d 1011 (2005)

upheld on appeal

See More Legal Cases

Education

1986

New England School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Rhode Island College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2009

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education New England A Practical Guide to Divorce in Rhode Island "One Chapter"

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution