Rhode Island residents facing juvenile law issues have access to attorneys who specialize in juvenile criminal defense, delinquency proceedings, status offenses, juvenile transfer hearings, and youth advocacy. The legal framework in Rhode Island differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Superior Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern juvenile law cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for juvenile law matters in Rhode Island is generally 3 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Superior Court, and Rhode Island's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Rhode Island Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on juvenile law in Rhode Island bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The juvenile law attorneys listed here practice throughout Rhode Island and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to juvenile law law in Rhode Island for an in-depth look at Rhode Island's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Jeffrey Garabedian - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Palumbo Law
 481 Atwood Ave Cranston RI 02920
(401) 490-0994
New England Law | Boston (1991)
English
Rhode Island Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Business Law
David Cooper - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cooper Law Associates
 127 Dorrance St Providence RI 02903
(401) 273-1880
Boston College Law School
English, Spanish
Rhode Island Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law Divorce
Alan Barnes - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Legal Clinic
 67 Shore Drive Johnston RI 02919
(401) 934-3368
Rhode Island Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law Elder Law
John MacDonald - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 One Turks Head Place, Suite 1440 Providence RI 02903
(401) 421-1440
Suffolk University Law School (1991)
Rhode Island Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law
Christopher Biafore - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
two prominent law firms in Providence, Rhode Island
 253 Main Street East Greenwich RI 02818
(401) 885-0400
Roger Williams University School of Law (2000)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Collections Criminal Law Divorce
Michael C. Judge - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 150 Main Street Pawtucket RI 02860
(401) 578-4951
New England Law | Boston (1988)
English, Spanish
Rhode Island Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Cynthia Fogarty - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fogarty Law Office
 Calart Tower 400 Reservoir Avenue Ste 1A Providence RI 02907
(401) 352-5273
Rhode Island Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Stefanie Murphy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Marin & Murphy Law Firm
 6 Wanton Shippee Rd East Greenwich RI 02818
(401) 316-9423
Roger Williams University School of Law
English
Connecticut Bar
Active License
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Christopher Heberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lawyer Christopher Heberg
 5700 Post Road Suite 12 East Greenwich RI 02818
(401) 942-2759
Suffolk University Law School (1997)
English
1st Circuit Bar
Active License
Business Law Divorce Domestic Violence
John Larochelle - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Larochelle Law
 1 Turks Head Place, Suite 1440 Providence RI 02903
(401) 421-4407
Suffolk University Law School
English, Spanish
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Divorce
Mark Sales - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mark Sales Law Office, LLC
 1006 Charles Street, Suite 101 North Providence RI 02904
(401) 721-5557
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Mr. Charles C Calenda - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Inman & Tourgee
 1500 Nooseneck Hill Rd. Coventry RI 02816
(401) 823-9200
University of Miami School of Law (2003)
Connecticut Bar
Active License
Collections Criminal Law Divorce
Melissa Larsen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Melissa Larsen, Esq.
 1130 Ten Rod Road Meadows Office Park, Unit F-203 North Kingstown RI 02882
(401) 218-0862
Western New England University School of Law (1995)
English
Rhode Island Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Jason Knight - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Jason Knight
 1 Turks Head Place Suite 1440 Providence RI 02903
(401) 354-2255
Suffolk University Law School (2002)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence Juvenile Law
Christine Borzilleri - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Borzilleri Law Office
 128 Dorrance Street Suite 530 Providence RI 02903
(401) 273-3000
Suffolk University Law School (2005)
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
Arthur D. Parise - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 212 Greenwich Avenue Warwick RI 02886
(401) 921-2400
Emory University School of Law (1975)
Rhode Island Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Francis Patriarca - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 387 Atwells Ave Providence RI 02909
(401) 273-5600
Providence College (1982)
English
Rhode Island Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
Carolyn Barone - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 67 Jefferson Blvd Warwick RI 02888
(401) 467-5300
New England Law | Boston (1976)
Rhode Island Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law Juvenile Law
Showing 1-20 of 20 attorneys
Added to bookmarks!