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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 aggressively and successfully defended clients charged in every type of criminal case, including capital murder, child molestation, sex crimes, rape, abuse, domestic violence, spousal abuse, homicide, manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, vehicular homicide, vehicular manslaughter, sexual assault, felony assault, domestic assault, patient abuse, bank fraud, mail fraud and wire fraud. Mr. MacDonald is the author of the Rhode Island Criminal Defense Manual (3rd Edition), a top-rated manual used throughout the state by criminal defense attorneys. He is the former president of the Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. For a review of the prior criminal cases, visit: http://www.aggressivelegalservices.com/Law_Firm_Cases.html.

Mr. MacDonald represents clients seeking permanent residence and naturalization. He practices before the Providence Immigration Office and the Boston Immigration Court. For many clients facing deportation, the only recourse is post-conviction relief; that is, vacating the original conviction in state or federal court. Mr. MacDonald has successfully vacated convictions in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Mr. MacDonald is an honors graduate of Suffolk University Law School (1995) and a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Rhode Island (1990). He is admitted to practice in all state courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Districts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts as well as the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

Welcome, my name is Matt Marin and I represent clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies throughout the State of Rhode Island. Before setting out on my own I worked as a Rule 9 prosecutor with the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General prosecuting probation violations, bail violations, and breathalyzer refusal cases. I handle criminal cases in Newport County, Washington County, Kent County, and Providence County as well as traffic offenses at the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal in Cranston. As a Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer, I have experience defending clients charged with a wide array of crimes from DUI's and traffic offenses to domestic assault and disorderly conduct. I hope that you find this information informative.

For more information, please visit:
- My Website: www.matthewtmarin.com
- My Blog: www.matthewtmarin.blogspot.com

I am available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak with you over the phone and I offer a no fee initial consultation.

Call to contact a Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer - (401) 228-8271

I help Clients throughout the State of Rhode Island including the following cities and towns:

Barrington, RI
Block Island, RI
Bristol, RI
Burrillville, RI
Central Falls, RI
Charlestown, RI
Coventry, RI
Cranston, RI
Cumberland, RI
East Greenwich, RI
East Providence, RI
Exeter, RI
Foster, RI
Glocester, RI
Hopkinton, RI
Jamestown, RI
Johnston, RI
Lincoln, RI
Little Compton, RI
Middletown, RI
Narragansett, RI
Newport, RI
New Shoreham, RI
North Kingstown, RI
North Providence, RI
North Smithfield, RI
Pawtucket, RI
Portsmouth, RI
Providence, RI
Richmond, RI
Scituate, RI
Smithfield, RI
South Kingstown, RI
Tiverton, RI
Warren, RI
Warwick, RI
Westerly, RI
West Greenwich, RI
West Warwick, RI
Woonsocket, RI

Here's a look at the Criminal Charges I can help you or a Family member with.

Criminal Defense
- Aiding, Abetting, Accessory, Conspiracy
- Capital Crimes/Capital Cases
- Environmental Violations
- Felonies
- Grand Jury Proceedings
- Juvenile Crimes
- False Identification
- Truancy
- Misdemeanors
- Parole
- Probation
- Perjury
- Search & Seizure
- Victims' Rights
Abuse
- Animal Abuse
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Abuse
Automotive
- DUI
- Felony Auto Accidents
- Traffic - Moving Violations
- Open Container
- Driving with a Suspended License
- Driving without a License
- DWI
- Drunk Driving
Computer Crimes
- Hacking
- Malicious Code
- Unauthorized Access
Criminal Records
- Expungement or Expunction
Drugs
- Drug Cultivation & Manufacturing
- Drug Possession
- Intent to Distribute Drugs
- Intent to Sell Drugs
- Medical Marijuana
Firearms & Weapons
- Illegal Possession or Transportation
- Other Weapons & Devices
Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Bank Fraud
- Checks & Credit Cards
- Embezzlement
- Extortion
- Forgery
- Identity Theft
- Money Laundering
- Racketeering & RICO
- Smuggling
- Tax Evasion & Fraud
- Wire Transfer
Property Crimes
- Arson
- Burglary
- Larceny
- Shoplifting
- Theft
- Trespass
- Vandalism
Sex Crimes
- Abduction
- Child Abuse
- Child Pornography
- Indecent Exposure
- Prostitution, Solicitation, & Pandering
- Rape
- Sexual Assault
- Stalking
Violent Crimes
- Assault & Battery
- Domestic Violence
- Extortion
- Kidnapping
- Manslaughter
- Murder
- Robbery

Call to contact a Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer - (401) 228-8271

Jared M. Tomassi, Esq.

Mr. Tomassi established Tomassi Law Associates, LLC to provide competent, efficient, and cost effective legal services to individuals and companies throughout the State of Rhode Island. We are committed to protecting our client's rights and interests by providing our clients with aggressive and competent legal representation.

We put our clients first. We are a "CLIENTS AND RESULTS ORIENTED" Law Firm. Phone calls are returned in a timely manner, the client is kept informed of the status of their case on a regular and consistent basis and clients are fully informed and educated on the law and legal issues relating to their case. In addition to free in-office consultations, Mr. Tomassi will also come to you, whether it is at your home, at your work or at the hospital. We are here to help and assist our clients in every step along the way.

Mr. Tomassi designed Tomassi Law Associates to utilize advanced technology and has created the law office of the 21st century; forging technology, personal experience and knowledge of the law to provide our clients with effective and efficient legal services with a "client and results oriented" approach. Mr. Tomassi incorporates a hands-on approach and deals with each client directly from start to finish. Your case will not be passed off to a paralegal.

Mr. Tomassi has his B.S. in Criminal Justice from Johnson and Wales University and his J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law. He is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association, American Bar Association, American Association for Justice and the Rhode Island Association for Justice. Mr. Tomassi is admitted in the State of Rhode Island and in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island.

Mr. Tomassi is also the President/CEO of Forensic Business Solutions, Inc., which is an Independent Insurance Adjusting and Private Investigation Company. Mr. Tomassiâs experience as an Independent Insurance Adjuster and Private Investigator, working directly for the Insurance Companies throughout the country, provides him with a unique knowledge base, experience and perspective in Plaintiffâs representation. He has extensive experience and knowledge in business, insurance, investigations and criminal proceedings having owned and operated Forensic Business Solutions, Inc., for the past 8 years and working in the insurance, investigation, and business employment/HR industry for over 10 plus years.

Tomassi Law Associates, LLC has forged technology, personal experience and knowledge of the law as well as established relationships with various well established attorneys and resources to ensure your legal issues are handled in the most effective, thorough and cost-effective manner possible.

Effective legal advocacy requires thorough research, polished writing skills, creative investigation, salesmanship, honesty and - with respect to dispute resolution and business negotiations - competitiveness.

Areas of Practice

Administrative Law
Bad Faith Insurance
Bankruptcy Law
Business & Commercial Law
Contracts
Debtor/Creditor
Business Organizations
Traffic Violations
Estate Planning
Elder Law
Trusts
Wills
Family Law
Divorce
Nursing Home
Insurance Defense
Insurance Law
Litigation & Appeals
Personal Injury -- Defense
Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
Probate & Estate Administration
Products Liability Law
Professional Malpractice Law
Legal Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
Real Estate Law
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord/Tenant
Tax Increment Financing
Taxation Law
Workers' Compensation Law

Litigation Percentage
75% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions
Rhode Island, 2006
U.S. District Court District of Rhode Island, 2007

Education
Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, Rhode Island
J.D.
Johnson & Wales University, Bristol, Rhode Island
B.S.
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Major: Criminal Justice

Representative Clients
Injured Parties
Individuals
Businesses

Professional Associations and Memberships
Rhode Island Bar Association
Rhode Island Association for Justice
American Bar Association
American Association for Justice

Past Employment Positions
Forensic Business Solutions, Inc., President, 1999 - 2008
Ancillary Businesses
Forensic Business Solutions, Inc.
Voice Exchange Pro

Languages
English
Spanish

Birth Information
1976, Warwick, Rhode Island, United States of America

I want you to feel that you have an Attorney for life. When your life's problems call for legal advice or representation, I will be there to help. If your problem reaches into an area of the Law that I don't ordinarily work with, I will be happy to recommend an Attorney whose focus lies in that area or if necessary bring in an Attorney who specializes in that area of the Law to assist us with your problem. I like to think that my clients can count on me as their "Attorney for Life", whatever problems may arise in the future.

http://www.Rhode-Island-Divorce.com

Tax attorney and CPA specializing in tax and estate planning for real estate developers, owners and investors. Also, my firm forcuses on IRS and state tax collection matters and bankruptcy as well as elderlaw and Medicaid planning.

General Practice of Law. My main areas of practice include trials and appeals in federal and state courts, including personal injuries, wrongful deaths, medical malpractice and nursing home neglect; public utility law; education law; property tax law; administrative hearings; real estate; and general corporate and commercial matters.

Elisha L. Morris is an experienced attorney focusing on family law, immigration law and personal injury. Ms. Morris has successfully handled cases involving divorce, custody, child support, and visitation. She is aware that each case requires special attention and is ready to pursue either the amicable settlement or the aggressive court battle. Furthermore, Ms. Morris understands that family law issues are personal and emotional. She has the compassion and understanding to work hard to minimize the financial and emotional impact which such cases have upon her clients. She is a member of the Rhode Island Family Court Bench Bar as well as the Family Law Inns of Court.

Ms. Morris represents clients in various immigration matters including deportation defense, adjustment applications, petitions to remove the conditions on residence and naturalization applications. She represents clients in the Providence Immigration Office and the Boston Immigration Court. Ms. Morris has obtained outstanding results in the Boston Immigration Court including termination of proceedings and cancellation of removal.

Ms. Morris represents clients who suffer personal injuries, lost wages and pain and suffering as a result of automobile accidents. She recognizes the effect an automobile accident or other personal injury may have upon an individual and their family. Ms. Morris will obtain the maximize recovery in the shortest time possible.

Among educational achievements, Ms. Morris graduated as valedictorian of her high school class and then summa cum laude from Providence College Liberal Arts Honors Program. She went on to attend Roger Williams University School of Law, where she graduated in the top quarter of her class and won best oral advocate as part of the school's moot court competition. Throughout the years, Ms. Morris interned with several firms in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts where she gained experience in criminal, civil, and family court matters. While in law school, she participated in an internship as a clerk for Chief Justice Williams of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, which enabled her to focus on legal research, writing, and appellate advocacy. Ms. Morris is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts of Rhode Island.