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    205 criminal defense lawyers serve Providence, RI. Compare the best based on 1612+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Providence County are listed below.

    Providence Has 205 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1612 Reviews

    John R. Grasso

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    John Grasso Attorney at Law
    72 Clifford Street, 3rd Floor, Providence, RI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Rhode Island Criminal Attorney, Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer, Rhode Island Crime Lawyer, Rhode Island DUI Lawyer, RI Criminal Attorney, RI Criminal Defense Lawyer, RI Crime Lawyer, Title IX, Student Conduct You will have questions about ho...
    Frank L Orabona

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    Orabona Law Offices P.C.
    129 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    A full service criminal defense law firm providing criminal defense solutions for it’s clients.

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    Criminal Defense

    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Thomas Charles Thomasian

    PRO

    The Law Office of Thomas C. Thomasian, Esq.
    55 Pine St, 2nd Floor, Providence, RI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    I've successfully represented thousands of people accused of crimes and can do the same for you.
    John L Calcagni

    PRO

    Law Office of John L. Calcagni, III
    72 Clifford St, Suite 300, Providence, RI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Federal Crime and more
    Charged with a crime? Not guilty? Call now!
    John E MacDonald

    PRO

    5.0112 reviews
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    Law Office of John E. Macdonald, Inc.
    One Turks Head Place, Suite 1440, Providence, RI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: John E. MacDonald is a trial attorney practicing criminal defense, immigration law and post-conviction relief in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Mr. MacDonald represents clients in state and federal court in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He has ...
    John P Larochelle

    PRO

    5.087 reviews
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    Larochelle Law
    1 Turks Head Pl Ste 1440, Providence, RI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Aggressive, Dedicated, and Experienced Family Law and Criminal Law representation.
    Brett Vincent Beaubien

    PRO

    Brett V. Beaubien, Esquire
    1 Turks Head Place, Suite 1440, Providence, RI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Regulation
    Aggressive Representation for all types of Criminal matters and DUI. Proven track record of success. If you are facing any criminal charge, call Brett today for a free consultation.
    Matthew Thomas Marin

    PRO

    5.0161 reviews
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    Marin & Murphy Law Firm
    177 N. Main St, Providence, RI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    $40M recovered in 2025. Founding Partner representing injury and mass tort clients in SC, RI, CT & MA. Avvo 10.0 Superb. 440 five-star Google reviews. Active dockets: Depo-Provera, EtO, Dupixent CTCL. No fee unless we win. Call 888-348-2735.
    Rui P. Alves

    PRO

    Barton Gilman LLP
    One Financial Plaza, 18th Floor, Providence, RI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Helping Families Resolve Disputes. Call to Speak With an Experienced Attorney
    Kensley Robert Barrett

    PRO

    Marin, Barrett, and Murphy Law Firm
    127 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Defending Rhode Island one case at a time, Attorney Kensely Barrett with fight for you.
    Law Offices of Thomas G. Briody
    128 Dorrance Street Suite 550, Suite 550, Providence, RI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I represent people charged with crimes, and people injured through the negligence of others. I have been in practice for close to 30 years, and have handled cases in both state and federal courts. I provide aggressive legal services ranging from D...
    Law Office of Jason Knight
    1 Turks Head Place, Suite 1440, Providence, RI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile and more
    Bio: Jason Knight is a licensed attorney in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He is also admitted to practice in the Rhode Island Federal District Court. He is a former Rhode Island State Prosecutor with years of experience litigating criminal cases. Jas...
    Tanya Melissa Gravel

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    Law Offices of Tanya M. Gravel
    127 Dorrance St., Providence, RI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Tanya is a criminal defense and family court attorney that is compassionate and informative on guiding her clients through the legal system. Tanya is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where she earned two bachelors of science d...
    Mark B Morse

    PRO

    5.07 reviews
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    The Law Office of Mark B. Morse, LLC
    420 Angell Street, Providence, RI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more
    Call The Law Office of Mark B. Morse if you've been injured or hurt. 30 + years helping the injured.
    127 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: 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 aspe...
    1 Turks Head Place, Suite 1440, Providence, RI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Criminal defense and personal injury attorney.
    Manosh Payette Criminal Defense Attorneys
    101 Dyer Street, Suite 2D, Providence, RI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Attorney Kara Hoopis Manosh has dedicated her career to defending the rights of the accused, handling thousands of cases across Rhode Island's courthouses. Nationally trained by esteemed organizations such as The Institute for Criminal Defense Adv...
    Kilroy Law Firm
    127 Dorrance St, Providence, RI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Rhode Island Criminal Attorney, Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer, Rhode Island Crime Lawyer, Rhode Island DUI Lawyer, RI Criminal Attorney, RI Criminal Defense Lawyer, RI Crime Lawyer, Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer, Massachusetts Crime...
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    George J. West & Associates Attorneys At Law
    1 Turks Head Pl Ste 312, Providence, RI
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Litigation and more
     
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