Top best Criminal Defense lawyers in zip 02903 - Rhode Island

Explore Rhode Island attorneys like Lauren Balkcom in cities like Providence. These attorneys specialize in Criminal Defense in Zip codes like 02903.
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Lauren Balkcom

Firm: DUARTE | OBOLENSKY | BALKCOM Law Offices
128 Dorrance St. , Providence , Rhode Island 02903
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I understand that legal issues are often very personal and evoke strong emotions. As an experienced lawyer, I treat each client with compassion, yet aggressively advocate for my client's rights. While my  goal of reaching an amicable resolution for my clients is generally realized, I make it a habit to always be prepared for trial. I have had the opportunity to work along side the best trial attorneys in New England. While in law school, I interned with the Attorney General's Office as a Rule 9 Prosecutor in the Juvenile Crimes Unit and in the Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit. Additionally, I was a law clerk for a top probate & estate-planning attorney in Rhode Island. Since passing the bar, I have worked as Associate in a boutique law firm, focusing on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury, and as Chief Of Counsel for Attorney Paige Munro-Delotto's Firm, focusing in the areas of Family Law, Education Law, and Labor Law. I have now opened my own firm and practice before all Rhode Island State Courts (including Providence, Kent, Washington, and Newport counties) and in Rhode Island Federal District Court.
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“Lauren is one of the most honest and committed lawyers in New England , she won my case and was hone”
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Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Robert B Mann Law Office

Firm: Robert B Mann Law Office
1 Turks Head Pl , Providence , Rhode Island 02903
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Traffic Ticketing, DUI
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“Certainly one of the top criminal attorneys in Rhode Island. very professional, highly respected. thank you Mr. Mann”
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“Robert Mann exceeds any expectation you could hope for! He kind, honest and extremely knowledgeable. He has a kind a quiet demeanor. Using his knowledge and skill in and out of the…”
— yoginurse Provost
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Thomas Briody

Firm: Law Offices of Thomas G. Briody
128 Dorrance Street Suite 550 , Providence , Rhode Island 02903
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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 DUIs to sexual assaults, white collar crimes to murder, from auto accidents to wrongful death matters.  I look forward to helping you and those you care about.
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“This lawyer was the first to answer my question and the advice he gave is what I need to do. Thank y”
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“I endorse this lawyer.He is effective and dedicated to his clients. He is well respected by the legal community as well as the bench”
Yelp Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

The Law Office of Thomas C Thomasian Esq

Firm: The Law Office of Thomas C Thomasian Esq
55 Pine St , Providence , Rhode Island 02903
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Family, DUI
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“Tapped in to this attorney to process some court paperwork that he normally doesn't handle. Fast response saw me right away/same day. Reasonable...”
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“Tom was great! Had a issue arise reached out same day Tom was already on it and getting things done. Everything worked out smoothly and with full transparency. Would hands down adv…”
— Kayla
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

The Law Office of Chad F Bank

Firm: The Law Office of Chad F Bank
127 Dorrance St , Providence , Rhode Island 02903
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI, Divorce & Family
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“Chad helped my husband when we needed him most. He is responsive and gets the job done, even when I had doubt. He is a truly amazing lawyer and up front,...”
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“Chad Banks is hands down the best. He came highly recommended by two different people who both said he got their cases dismissed—and he delivered the same result for me. I have a p…”
— Shawn Jacques
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Tanya Melissa Gravel

Firm: Law Offices of Tanya M. Gravel
127 Dorrance St. , Providence , Rhode Island 02903
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Expungement
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 degrees in criminal justice and sociology. Tanya then went on to Suffolk University Law School, and earned her juris doctorate, concentrating in trial and appellate advocacy.  As a law student, Tanya was the vice president of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, a public service liaison for the Student Bar Association, and graduated with pro bono honors.. Tanya is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Rhode Island Bar Association, Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Rhode Island Women's Bar Association, Edward P. Gallogly Family Court Inns of Court, and the Attleboro Bar Association. In her free time, Tanya likes to exercise, read, and spend time with her dog.
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“She’s one of the best lawyer that u can ever have worker and she always are in touch with u so the”
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“As a fellow attorney in the community, I have both referred matters to Tanya and served as co-counsel with her on various family court matters. She is respectable, concise and prof…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Scott Lutes

Firm: One Turks Head Place
Suite 1440 , Providence , Rhode Island 02903
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Felonies, Parole and Probation, Sexual Abuse, Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
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“om the moment I reached out to him during one of the most challenging times of my life, Scott demons”
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“He saved my family from so much misery. Very dependable and trustworthy. We had originally hired a different lawyer but we felt we were being neglected and decided to speak with Sc…”
— Dalila Martinez
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Rui P. Alves

Firm: Barton Gilman LLP
One Financial Plaza, 18th Floor , Providence , Rhode Island 02903
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Personal Injury
As an experienced, Rhode Island and Massachusetts Family Court trial lawyer, Attorney Rui P. Alves practices before all Rhode Island and Massachusetts State Courts, including the Providence, Kent, Washington and Newport Family Courts. He strives to help his clients get their fair day in court and their proper justice each time he steps before a court of law. Rui P. Alves is a tri-lingual attorney who is fluent in both Portuguese and Spanish. He learned these languages because he is a native of Portugal but was raised here in Rhode Island.. Before joining the law firm of Barton Gilman, Mr. Alves ran Alves Law Offices Inc. with multiple locations in Rhode Island. Mr. Alves worked for the RI law firm of Schreiber & Schreiber, P.C. working in a variety of different types of cases. Rui also gained legal experience addressing check fraud, money laundering, corporate governance, and other corporate legal issues while employed with Citizens Financial Group, Inc. in the Legal Department.. Rui Alves legal education is from Roger Williams School of Law in Rhode Island. While he law school he also attended the Catholic University of Portugal, School Of Law in Lisbon, where he learned about the legal system of the European Union. His undergraduate education was in Boston at Northeastern University where he obtained a B.S. in Criminal Justice.. Mr. Alves is currently the President of the Board of Directors for the Samaritans of Rhode Island. The organization provides community outreach and education in order to prevent suicide and help those grieving the loss of another to suicide.
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“I greatly appreciate Mr. Alves and his team's expertise in finding a solution for my divorce case. I”
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“I fully endorse Rui as one of RI's best lawyers. He consistently gets great results under difficult circumstances and has the proper compassion for the job. I have known Rui for 20…”
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“Top of the class in Rhode Island! Rui is a sure shot!”
— Alexander Kaplan
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Noah J. Kilroy

Firm: Kilroy Law Firm
127 Dorrance St , Providence , Rhode Island 02903
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family, Personal Injury
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“I was actually set up for something I didn't do and was on the verge of losing my job. Not only did”
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“I endorse Noah Kilroy for his Legal skills, work ethic, knowledge of the law and respect within the Legal community. You will be well served with Attorney Kilroy.”
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Law Office of Jason Knight

Firm: Law Office of Jason Knight
1 Turks Head Pl , Providence , Rhode Island 02903
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense,
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“I had a wonderful experience with Attorney Knight. He took the time to explain everything thoroughly to me and provide me with the information that I needed.”
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“Mr. Knight exemplifies the epitome of professionalism. We are all aware of the anxiety and apprehension that accompany court proceedings, where the outcome of our future hinges on …”
— Joseph Barletta
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Michael Zarrella

127 Dorrance Street , Providence , Rhode Island 02903
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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 aspects of criminal law from petty misdemeanors to capital cases such as rape, murder and robbery.  I have had numerous jury trial victories as well as a successful track record of getting cases dismissed or reduced to lesser charges.. Much of my criminal defense practice deals with drunk driving defense.  I am considered one of the foremost accomplished and experienced attorneys in DUI law in Rhode Island.  Many attorneys often turn to me for complex questions regarding DUI and Refusal cases.  I have a long and illustrious track record of getting DUI cases dismissed or reduced to lesser charges.. If you hire me, I will fight endlessly to get you the best disposition possible.
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“Michael is a great attorney to have on your side. He was able to get me a dismissal on a pair of cha”
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“Mike is a great lawyer. He's not afraid to take a case to trial and has a high winning percentage.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Michael J. Gardiner

Firm: Gardiner Law: Michael J. Gardiner
189 Wickenden Street , Providence , Rhode Island 02903
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Insurance, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime, Wrongful Termination, Family, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce, Government, Wrongful Death, Landlord & Tenant
Success in trial courts and appellate courts, by trial and by written brief mark my career as do so some landmark properties and written reported decisions of the Rhode Island Suprme Court.   I am a widely experienced sole practioner, a downtown firm lawyer originally.. Some examples of things I've done that really meant a  great deal to the client.. There's the individual who had his third breathalyzer refusal and then while I had just won an appeal on his third, got his fourth breathalyzer refusal charge,and was  faced with a loss of license for five years and perhaps indefinetly. I won the trial on the fourth and won the appeal on the third  and got it dismissed at trial.  My client never had another problem, proving that justice was served.. There's an Aubon Pain on the East Side for more than twenty two years now, because I handled a controversy Au Bon Pain has really anchored that portion of the street and it seems the street was the better for it.. There are persons who faced a criminal sentence that did not receive a sentence because of how I handled their case. There are people who were told an accident was their fault by a consensus of all other persons, but I still recovered damages  for them. There are peoeple who were unfairly targeted by their employer and fired, but who were compensated with more than a severance.  There's a machine manufacturer whose designer will be more careful where he puts the valve next time and an injured worker paid was paid not only workers compensation but a settlement  with the machine manufacturer.. I've handled matters for an important utitlity and a municipapltity too. There are rate payers for a utiltity who didn't absorb the costs of costly installations because, as part of a team, we showed they weren't necessary.. There's a clients whose property couldn't sell for a year at $350,000 so I marketed it differently, drew up the contracts the deal required and sold it for $499,. The lender concurred in my valuation.. There was the student with top grades and approving teachers, yet the City Superintendant and his big downtown law firm thought they were going to suspend my client from school indefinitly because of one provoked remark defending himself from a bully. A letter stopped their "politically correct" harasment and the boy went back to school where his teachers had always described him as a pleasure ot have in class.. There was a disabled woman , a special needs trust beneficiary who needed someone to get involved and de-escalate tensions that woud have wasted her trust resources on litigation costs.. I've never been afraid of the difficult case. I am a natural born contrarian and independent enought to make my own judgment.  It simply has to be worth our time and effort, yours and mine and have real merit . It can't ust be about revenge or malice or greed or falsity. If it';s that, i don;t want it. But when you have been wronged and hurt by it, or are accused and at the mercy of others, I will stand by you.. I grew up in Cranston, Rhode Island, sort of the youngest of six kids, as my twin was ten minutes older than me. I worked my way through college, (Univerity of RI '84) was proud to graduate in four years right on time, to be commissioned as in officer in the Field Artillery. I went on to law school after some military education and again, sold furntiure, clerked in a law firm and served in the National Guard as I attended and graduated in three years. I returned to RI and started clerking in a downtown firm where my writing sample from law school demonstrated training and ability in obtaining " Summary Judgment" a great way to win a case on the law when the facts are not genuinely in dispute. I put that right to work and thus got to the Rhode Island Supreme Court very early in my career. Student loans dogged my lifestyle and high taxes on a single man with no dependents left me needing to keep more of what I earned, so I became a home office professional in my own practice on January 1, 1993.  .. Solo practice led me into criminal law and I became a federal defender on the Rhode Island panel and served on same until they opened a staffed defender office, at which time I had begun serving as an assistant counsel to the Chief legal Counsel for the Providence Water Supply Board where I handled everything other than Public Utitlity rate cases. This involved me in administative enforcement actions and also lots of municipally related litigation.  I've also successfully handled product liability and wrongful death. The litigation and courtroom skills I began in an excellent second year course taught by a former Justice Department Litigator, and honed as a law clerk at a Sprinfield Law firm and mastered in a downtown Providence defense firm  have been ciritical to my clients. As part of a firm, I have representing clients such as Stop and Shop and St Joseph Hospital and all mannert of cleints who bought an insurance policy and found them selves being sued.    I pride myslef on strong persuasive legal writing skills, strong insight and analysis skills, good fact finding skills and a steady articulate resolve in any courtroom.
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“Mike got my case dropped! I was being sued for over $330,000 by an insurance company. Mike quickly”
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“Attorney Gardiner is well versed in all aspects of a litigation practice. His professionalism, intelligence and legal acumen are all indicative of the type of legal representation …”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Matthew Dawson

1 Park Row , Providence , Rhode Island 02903
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“ttled my cases with the exact outcome I wanted . He is 100% honest as well. Even when it's not the”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Matt was a tough but fair prosecutor for many years, and now brings his considerable talent to the family court. He is an aggressive litigator who is dedicat…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Marin and Barrett

Firm: Marin and Barrett
127 Dorrance St , Providence , Rhode Island 02903
Practice Areas: DUI, Criminal Defense, Traffic Ticketing
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“Ken is a very pleasant, honest and friendly attorney who makes a sincere effort to listen to you and provide an honest, transparent service. I enjoyed...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Layne Savage

Firm: Law Offices of Layne C. Savage
132 Dorrance Street , Providence , Rhode Island 02903
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
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“I couldnt get a public defender, bc my gurl was charged too. As a Lawyer, Lanye was great. She totta”
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“I know Layne Savage well and strongly endorse her for all types of criminal defense law! Call her today.”
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Law Office of John L Calcagni III

Firm: Law Office of John L Calcagni III
1 Custom House St , Providence , Rhode Island 02903
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI,
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“John is one of the best attorneys in the State of RI. He will run through a wall for you. I met John a year ago at the lowest point of my life. John made me...”
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“I found John to be an honest, straight forward no-nonsense Defense Attorney. I am well pleased with the representation I received and the outcome of my case. …”
— Matthew Bomster
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Thomas Charles Thomasian

Firm: The Law Office of Thomas C. Thomasian, Esq.
55 Pine St , Providence , Rhode Island 02903
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Sex Crime, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence, Expungement, Sex Crime
Attorney Tom Thomasian is licensed to practice law in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. In Rhode Island, Attorney Thomasian has represented thousands of people charged with both misdemeanor and felony crimes. That experience has allowed him to expertly grasp and understand the complexities of the RI legal system - request a free consultation to put that knowledge to work for you today. Being pulled over by the police, finding yourself in handcuffs or being served with a summons can be one of the most humiliating experiences of your life, but you do not have to go through it alone. RI Attorney Tom Thomasian is here 24/7 to help you obtain a successful resolution to your pending summons or charge. For immediate help with your recent arrest, DUI, traffic violation or other legal needs, call experienced RI criminal defense lawyer Tom Thomasian at or visit to set up your free consultation.
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“Mr. Thomasian is a wonderful attorney. He is very understanding and explains it all so that you wil”
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“I endorse this lawyer. Thomas Thomasian is an excellent attorney; he cares about his clients and he delivers for them. The highest endorsement I can give is that whenever I have a …”

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