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    Rhode Island Has 276 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 2526 Reviews

    Ferenc Karoly

    Ferenc Karoly

    5.03 reviews
    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    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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    Robert Corrente

    Robert Corrente

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    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Real Estate, Business, Criminal Defense
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    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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    Lawrence Paul Almagno

    Lawrence Paul Almagno

    5.013 reviews
    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Review: "Lawrence Almagno is one of the best lawyers in Rhode Island. He is knowledgeable, reliable and highly qualified. It has been a pleasure working with him. Excellent attorney..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Elizabeth Payette

    Elizabeth Payette

    5.01 review
    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Education
    Bio: Attorney Elizabeth Payette is a seasoned trial lawyer known for her unwavering dedication to defending her clients' rights. Throughout her career, she has tirelessly advocated for individuals facing criminal accusations, earning a reputation for h...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Paul J. Ferns

    Paul J. Ferns

    5.09 reviews
    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Review: "I’ve been using Paul Ferns for several years now. Originally I had a different lawyer and he wasn’t on top of my case. I soon after had switched to Paul and haven’t had another attorney since. He has helped in numerous car accident cases and a few..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Mickey J. McEntee

    Mickey J. McEntee

    5.04 reviews
    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Mickey McEntee has secured not guilty verdicts in both jury and bench trials across a wide range of serious criminal cases, including DUI, domestic assault, possession of an illegal firearm, felony assault with a firearm, and felony assault with a...
    Rating:  6.3
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    Bienvenido Perez

    Bienvenido Perez

    5.01 review
    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Social Security and more
    Review: "Ben Perez represented me in a criminal matter. Unfortunately I was dumb enough to admit everything to the police. The prosecution offered me a standard deal and was unwilling to budge. Ben took my matter to trial and though my admission pretty muc..."
    Rating:  6.2
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    Michael Goldberg

    Michael Goldberg

    3.02 reviews
    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Business and more
    Review: "Mr. Goldberg represented me in 2015 for a subsequent DUI that I had received in Rhode Island. I had had a prior DUI more than 10 years before in another state. During one of my first Court appearances I was told not to drive my vehicle and my lice..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Matthew LaMountain

    Matthew LaMountain

    5.03 reviews
    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Persuasive criminal litigator with practice-area expertise spanning criminal law, digital evidence, search and seizure law, and technology related crimes. Former State prosecutor for 8 years. Responsible for one of the first criminal prosecutions ...
    Rating:  7.1
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    J. Richard Ratcliffe

    J. Richard Ratcliffe

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    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Appeals and more
    Rating:  10
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    Russell Bramley

    Russell Bramley

    5.01 review
    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I hAVE USED ATTNY, BRAMLEY on a number of occasions and have recomended quite a few clients for him to represent. All have been very happy at the results they have gotten and they also have told others about him. He always gets back to you no matt..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Angelica Bovis

    Angelica Bovis

    4.47 reviews
    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Angelica is an associate attorney at the Marin, Barrett, and Murphy Law Firm and is licensed to practice in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. She focuses her practice in criminal defense, traffic citations, DUI, and personal injury. Prior to jo...
    Rating:  6.0
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    Michael S. Pezzullo

    Michael S. Pezzullo

    5.04 reviews
    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Review: "Mike is excellent. He did an awesome job on my criminal case. He got some charges reduced. He got the others dismissed. Well worth the money. He also settled my personal injury case for a good amount."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Susan M. Pires

    Susan M. Pires

    5.01 review
    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: 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. D...
    Rating:  8.5
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    William J Murphy

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    William J Murphy

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    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Government and more
    Bio: I am William J. Murphy. I have been licensed to practice law in the state of Rhode Island for 25 years. My office is located in Providence, Rhode Island. I make appearances on a daily basis in all courts here in Rhode Island including Federal Cour...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Jeffrey B Pine

    Jeffrey B Pine

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    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Power Of Attorney and more
    Rating:  9.4
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    Patrick J. Sullivan

    Patrick J. Sullivan

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    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate, General Practice
    Bio: Patrick J. Sullivan graduated from Roger Williams University, with a baccalaureate degree. He went on to earn his juris doctor from New England Law in Boston, MA. He was admitted to the Rhode Island Bar in 1995 and the United States District Court...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Andrew H Berg

    Andrew H Berg

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    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury
    Rating:  8.3
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    Kristen Assalone

    Kristen Assalone

    5.04 reviews
    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Real Estate
    Bio: I am a proud Rhode Island native, with a unique perspective on divorce, custody and post-divorce issues. My travels through divorce court on a personal level have given me a unique perspective for my clients who are facing it themselves. I underst...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Walter James Manning

    Walter James Manning

    5.02 reviews
    Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Divorce & Separation and more
    Review: "I was very pleased with attorney Manning and the results in my case. He was very professional and always looked good and dressed sharp. I highly recommend him."
    Rating:  6.6
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