Top Rated Newport, RI Criminal Defense Lawyers

21 criminal defense lawyers serve Newport, RI. Compare the best based on 211+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Newport County are listed below.

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Newport Has 21 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 211 Reviews

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CRAIG HEIN LAW
One Court House Sq, Newport, RI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more

Dedicated to providing clients with diligent and dedicated representation.

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S. Joshua Macktaz, Esq.
37 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I am a former Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General from 1993-1997. During those years I prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases ranging from disorderly conduct to first degree murder in every Rhode Island County. Additionally, along with ...

Rating: 9.7

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Newport, RI

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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Pelletier Clarke & Caley
35 Touro Street., Newport, RI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Appeals

Review: "When it comes down to defending a client, Gary has your best interest in hand! He will use everything he has to fight and defend you. For me, if it weren't for Gary, I would be locked up for something I did not do. Thank you for all the hard work ..."

Rating: 9.9

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Kevin O. Hagan Attorney At Law
117 Bellevue Avenue, Unit 200D, Newport, RI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Following one year as a Rhode Island Superior Court Law Clerk, I spent six years as a state criminal prosecutor in the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General prosecuting dozens of capital cases and high profile homicides. I later joined the N...

Rating: 9.3

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Sheeley Law, LLC
130 Bellevue Ave Unit 208, Newport, RI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

Bio: Ann Sheeley has more than 25 years of personal injury, criminal defense and workers’ compensation case experience. Licensed to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and the Federal District Court for Rhode Island, Attorney Sheeley is highly reg...

Rating: 8.2

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Lynch & Pine
26 Washington Sq, Newport, RI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Rating: 10

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Law Office of Michael T Farley
1 Court House Sq, Newport, RI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: I've been practicing law in Rhode Island and Massachusetts for 22 years. My criminal defense practice includes all types of matters: assault, disorderly, domestic, drug offenses, drug delivery offenses, DUI/DWI, forgery, fraud, gun/firearm charges...

Rating: 7.2

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Lynch & Pine Attorneys at Law
26 Washington Sq, Newport, RI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Prior to practicing law, I was the Deputy Chief of a municipal police department as well as a police prosecutor. As a former law enforcement professional, I have a unique background that allows me to assess your criminal case from the perspective ...

Rating: 6.4

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Rhode Island Public Defenders Office
45 Washington Square, Newport, RI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: The Rhode Island Public Defender is a firm of lawyers who defend adults and juveniles accused of committing crimes. Supported by professional social workers, investigators and interpreters, we represent clients in state court proceedings from the ...

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime

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Miller, Scott Holbrook & Jackson
122 Touro St, 122 Touro St, Newport, RI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce and Separation, Personal Injury

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130 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Litigation, Corporate and Incorporation, Criminal Defense

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Po Box 5004, Nlso Newport Netc, Newport, Newport, RI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Family, Military Law, Immigration and more

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Galvin Law
10 A Washington Sq, Newport, RI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Wills and Living Wills, Personal Injury and more

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130 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Litigation and more

Rating: 6.3

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport (Middletown)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Attorney Dana Harrell provides representation for a variety of experienced criminal law related matters including murder, traffic violations, sex crimes, domestic violence, federal crimes or any other criminal law related matter. Call an attorney ...

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport (Jamestown)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "If you are looking for a professional and passionate attorney who cares about justice, Jennifer Fitzgerald is the attorney for you. She is a wealth of knowledge and truly cares for her client's. She helped me and my family immensely! I highly comm..."

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport (Providence)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I utilized Craig for an expungement of a pesty DUI I picked up back in 2012. He had me read over and sign some paper work and had me in and out of court in a jiffy. I no longer have a criminal record and can now apply for better job opportunities...."

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport (Portsmouth)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Newport (Portsmouth)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Rating: 6.5

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