Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Providence, RI

24 firms listed · 22 in Providence · 13 open 24/7 · 15 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Law Office of John L. Calcagni, III

Law Office of John L. Calcagni, III

(49)
  • Court-Martial
  • Civilian
  • Army
“We wanted someone that was not only incredibly smart and very knowledgeable of the laws but also someone with extensive trial experience in the event in came to that.”
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Licensed
Emergency Services
72 Clifford St #300, Providence, RI
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Kilroy Law Firm

Kilroy Law Firm

(50)
  • Hearing
  • Aggressive
  • Family Court
“The way, Noah Kilroy represented me you can tell that the law firm and him they really truly and genuinely care about their clients and I'm truly appreciated.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
BBB Rating: A+
Transparent Fees & Pricing
127 Dorrance St, Providence, RI
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Law Office of John R. Grasso

Law Office of John R. Grasso

(48)
  • Email
  • Trust
  • Arrested
“By far one of the best attorneys i hired in RI, he is very knowledgeable and always puts your interests first and goes above and beyond for his clients .”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Accredited
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2003
72 Clifford St #300, Providence, RI
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Orabona Law Offices

Orabona Law Offices

(50)
  • Responsive
  • My Case
  • Paralegal
“Throughout my case, he maintained this level of diligence, ensuring that every meeting, deadline, and court appearance was handled with the utmost punctuality.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2005
129 Dorrance St, Providence, RI
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D'Amico.burchfield

D'Amico.burchfield

(47)
  • Informative
  • Wisdom
  • The Future
“They were both excellent at managing the case and bringing the matter to a quick settlement and was even able to get my insurance company to pay for some my legal fees.”
Free Initial Consultation
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1998
536 Atwells Ave Suite 1, Providence, RI
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Law Offices of Lawrence J. Signore

Law Offices of Lawrence J. Signore

(48)
  • Personality
  • System
  • Real Estate
“He's incredibly knowledgeable about the law and knows all the ins and outs of workers comp legal system to get the best possible outcome for his clients.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2013
128 Dorrance St #530, Providence, RI
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The 24 firms listed for Providence, RI defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Providence, RI

22 of the 24 firms we list are based in Providence; the other 2 serve Providence from North Providence (3 mi) and Westwood, MA (30 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 4,311 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), responsiveness (81%) and quality (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "knowledge". 13 are open around the clock and 15 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are domestic violence (4), personal injury (4), car accidents (3), criminal defense (3) and disorderly conduct (3). 2 show a license on their websites and 12 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 13 offer urgent consultations and 15 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Why are firms outside Providence shown on this page?

22 of the 24 firms are based in Providence; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.

Mike Lombardi Injury Lawyers

Mike Lombardi Injury Lawyers

(49)
  • Understanding
  • Communication
  • Information
“They were meticulous in their collection of information, always responded quickly to any questions I had, and made sure I got the full value of my case.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2019
First Floor, 1011 Smith St Suite 1, Providence, RI
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The Law Office of Chad F Bank

The Law Office of Chad F Bank

(49)
  • Miracles
  • Skeptical
  • Boyfriend
“I would recommend Chad if you're are looking for a honest, professional lawyer that will work hard for you and get you the results you're looking for.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2010
127 Dorrance St, Providence, RI
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The Law Office of Thomas C. Thomasian, Esq

The Law Office of Thomas C. Thomasian, Esq

(46)
  • Nerve
  • Work
  • Texted
“Thomasian directly to get my issue resolved quickly and professionally; typical email response time is under 24 hours and he was available for phone conversations whenever I requested.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2017
55 Pine St FL 2, Providence, RI
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Marin, Barrett, and Murphy Law Firm

Marin, Barrett, and Murphy Law Firm

(48)
  • Matter
  • Chose
  • Fee
“We were thrilled with the excellent representation he provided, his attention to detail and his prompt responses to our questions each time we contacted him.”
Emergency Services
Licensed
In Business Since 2016
127 Dorrance St, Providence, RI
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Law Office Of John E. Macdonald

Law Office Of John E. Macdonald

(49)
  • Communication
  • Legal Representation
  • Citizenship
“If you ever find yourself in need of legal representation, do not hesitate; retain John and rest assured that he will work tirelessly to obtain the best possible outcome for your case.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2003
1 Turks Head Pl Suite 1440, Providence, RI
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Law Offices of Susan T. Perkins Esq.

Law Offices of Susan T. Perkins Esq.

(35)
  • Job
  • Text
  • Court
“Her personal experience with divorce as well as her experience representing other women in my situation were two factors that influenced my decision to choose her.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2011
462 Broadway, Providence, RI
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Law Office of Philip L. Arnel

Law Office of Philip L. Arnel

(36)
  • Expert
  • Understanding
  • Confidence
“We had multiple phone conversations and Phil guided me to get what was needed, identified important points, and collected evidence and exhibits in his thorough preparation for the hearing.”
Free Initial Consultation
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1999
Westwood, MA · 30 mi from Providence
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The Law Office of Brett V. Beaubien

The Law Office of Brett V. Beaubien

(49)
  • Hands
  • Driving
  • Case
“I would not only recommend I would implore anyone who finds themselves a situation where they need the best care defense and consideration To seek out the law offices or Brett v.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2018
1 Turks Head Pl Suite 1440, Providence, RI
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The Law Offices of Brenda L. Ferry

The Law Offices of Brenda L. Ferry

(48)
  • Respect
  • POA
  • Patient
“She was straight forward and explained the whole process of my divorce, helping me to feel at ease that everything would be handled and that she would fight to have my requests granted.”
In Business Since 2013
North Providence, RI · 3 mi from Providence
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Law Office of Jason Knight

Law Office of Jason Knight

(50)
  • Legal Representation
  • Communication
  • Decision
“I was about to have my license suspended and in one call with Jason, his insights and knowledge of the traffic tribunal rules allowed me to take care of the issue myself.”
In Business Since 2010
1 Turks Head Place Suite 1440, Providence, RI
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Obolensky & Balkcom Law Offices

Obolensky & Balkcom Law Offices

(4)
“I recommend the office of Obolensky & Balkcom because they are the best and they strive to give you the best result regardless of the type of case you have.”
Free Initial Consultation
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2018
128 Dorrance St 6th fl, Providence, RI
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Law Offices of Michael J. Zarrella

Law Offices of Michael J. Zarrella

(23)
  • Jail
  • Price
  • Charges
“Attorney Mike Zarella was Fantastic when he represented me - He was easy to reach very informative and knew exactly what to do in the courtroom I don't usually write reviews but in this case it was needed.”
In Business Since 2014
127 Dorrance St, Providence, RI
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Manosh Payette Criminal Defense Attorneys

Manosh Payette Criminal Defense Attorneys

(22)
  • Shoulder
  • Compassionate
  • Choice
“Her empathy for her clients is only exceeded by her passionate and relentless efforts to have her clients treated fairly and respectfully by the judicial system.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2019
101 Dyer St Suite 2D, Providence, RI
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Terence Livingston, Attorney At Law

Terence Livingston, Attorney At Law

(4)
“Knowledgeable & Professional”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1994
996 Smith St, Providence, RI
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Coia & Lepore

Coia & Lepore

(27)
  • Happy
  • Tax
  • Workers Comp
“Every Attorney I worked with took care of the matter at hand in the best way possible, and always made sure my case was a priority, no matter how big or small!”
In Business Since 1977
226 S Main St, Providence, RI
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The Law Offices of Tanya M. Gravel Esq.

The Law Offices of Tanya M. Gravel Esq.

(15)
  • Court
  • Attorney
“I was previously working with a lawyer that had a lot of years of experience, but he kept telling me I did not have enough evidence against my son's mom to get placement of him.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2017
127 Dorrance St Third Floor, Providence, RI
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Robert V. Russo Law Offices

Robert V. Russo Law Offices

(11)
“The best, Sulay, 100% legal👌👌 …”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2019
1011 Smith St Suite 2, Providence, RI
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Petrarca & Petrarca Law Office

Petrarca & Petrarca Law Office

(8)
“If its in there power itll get done not dragged out for years ,peter always got me results ,somtimes the legal system only helps out so much but he will tell you !”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2005
330 Silver Spring St, Providence, RI
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Criminal Law Attorney Services in Providence, RI Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1816
Maximum cost
$21784
National Average
$6657
Avg Per Hour Rates
$424
$4236
$7262
Typical price range is based on 387 cost profiles
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Average Cost $6657
Minimum cost $1816
Maximum cost $21784
Avg Per Hour Rates $424

Typical range $4236 to $7262 is based on 387 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in Providence

  • “I am extremely thankful for attorney Kilroy. He was able to get my charges dropped in a very short amount of time.” — client of Kilroy Law Firm
  • “I am very pleased with the flexibility to accommodate my communication preferences and am incredibly pleased with the outcome of my case.” — client of D'Amico.burchfield
  • “John successfully advocated for reduced charges against me with minimal to no impact on my life, allowing me to move forward.” — client of Law Office of John R. Grasso
  • “Meeting Lawrence was a pleasure! He clearly explained everything to me such that I didn’t have to ask any questions!” — client of Law Offices of Lawrence J. Signore
  • “Brett was absolutely fantastic. I had some old charges that I was getting cleared up to get my life in order and he went above and beyond the call of a lawyer.” — client of The Law Office of Brett V. Beaubien

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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