Cranston Divorce Lawyers

Mr. Rui P. Alves is admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Rhode Island, as well as, all State Courts in Massachusetts. For detailed practice areas, click here. After obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the College of Criminal Justice at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, he went on to obtain a Juris Doctor from the Roger Williams University School of Law. Mr. Alves also attended the Catholic University of Portugal, School of Law in Lisbon, focusing on European Union law. Prior to joining Barton Gilman, LLP, Mr. Alves maintained a boutique firm...

On your journey to finding the right attorney to represent you through a divorce or another complex family law case, you should evaluate credentials of Steven G. Wright, Attorney at Law. The Rhode Island family law attorney aggressively advocates for his clients and focuses on obtaining results. Every client that comes to the firm will receive high-quality legal guidance and devoted representation. The lawyer is dedicated to walking through each step of the complicated process with his clients. At the firm of Steven G. Wright, clients come first so call today!

Juris Doctorate from New England Law, Boston (aka, New England School of Law) in 2006. Following graduation, I practiced for 12 years as an Associate Attorney in a private small firm. During that tenure, I represented clients from a diverse community in a wide spectrum of practice areas including:
consumer protection/lemon law; personal injury, immigration as well as divorce/domestic and other civil litigation matters.

My personal approach to legal representation together with my appreciation for languages and cultural diversity, has led to my ability to establish and maintain long-lasting attorney-client rapport and professional relationships. I have language fluency in French...

Mr. Cooper is a Rhode Island & Massachusetts licensed, trial attorney with over 30 years of experience having handled more than 15 murder cases, defended numerous sexual assault allegations, personal injury cases (including auto accidents and medical malpractice), and approximately 2000 drug related cases. Mr. Cooper represents both men and women in divorce actions, child custody and child support cases. He has a very high win rate on trials regarding both criminal and civil matters. Mr. Cooper will usually return phone calls within 1 day. He has a courteous and professional staff who are attentive to all matters handled. ...

Ken Macksoud is an American Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, who Attended Providence College, earning an A.B. in 1961, then went on to obtain a Juris Doctorate Degree from Boston University School of Law in 1964. Attorney Macksoud was then admitted to the Rhode Island Bar in 1967. His admission to the U.S. Supreme Court came in 1980 and the RI Supreme Court in 1967.

Christopher J. Biafore, Esq.
Graduated Boston College 1997
Graduated Roger Williams Law School 2000


Attorney Christopher J. Biafore is a top Rhode Island Lawyer that has been licensed to practice law in the State of Rhode Island and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since the year 2000. He has gained extensive knowledge and contacts throughout the legal community with his excess of 20 years of experience. In June of 2017, Attorney Christopher J. Biafore formed Biafore Law located in East Greenwich, RI, after previously working as an associate at two other prestigious law firms in Providence, Rhode Island. As an accomplished...

Aggressive and competent attorney with over 24 years experience litigating various legal matters including Family Law, Personal Injury, Contracts, Wills & Trusts, Landlord/Tenant, Probate, Criminal misdemeanors, Civil Actions, Employment Law, and Corporations. I have tried over 240 cases before various courts and administrative agencies. Mark Sales handles all of his clients' cases from start to finish. A less experienced attorney will never be in charge of your case. All phone calls are returned the same day that they are received. My office is open 7 days per week from 9AM until 8PM. The firm's...

Admitted to Rhode Island Bar, 1976; U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island, 1977. Education: Bryant College (B.S.B.A. 1973); Franklin Pierce Law Center (J.D. 1976). Phi Alpha Delta. Member: American Rhode Island and Bristol County Bar Associations; Rhode Island Council of Family Mediators; Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution/American Arbitration Association. Positions: Former Probate Judge, Town of Bristol. Former Commissioner – Rhode Island Racing and Athletics Hearing Board. Former Law instructor, Roger Williams University. 1984 candidate for First Congressional District of Rhode Island.

Melissa Larsen is an experienced trial attorney and former state prosecutor who brings over two decades of experience in criminal, family and personal injury law to her practice, offering you result-driven representation for your legal issues. Melissa offers experienced representation in all types of criminal cases and brings a wealth of experience from her work as a Special Assistant Attorney General in Rhode Island to provide you with the best defense possible. Areas of expertise include: DUI, Refusal to take the Chemical Test, Domestic Violence, Cyber Crime, Felony Assault, Sexual Assault & Child Molestation, Drug-related Crime, Fraud, Post Conviction...

Kristine S. Trocki opened her Jamestown, Rhode Island law firm in 2006 and has been practicing law in RI for over 10 years. Dedicated to serving her clients and the local community, Kristine opened her doors not only with a strong knowledge of the law but with an equal desire to practice in a way that is creative, intelligent, and mindful, thus offering clients several approaches to addressing/fulfilling their legal needs. Kristine has applied this philosophy to her many areas of practice including: Mediation; Divorce & Family Law; Personal Injury & Auto Accidents; Wills, Healthcare & Financial Powers of Attorney;...

Upon graduating law school, Attorney Tom O’Brien worked as an associate in a small firm in Providence where in enjoyed success in a variety of matters to include Landlord & Tenant evictions, divorce cases, zoning matters and DEM appeals. Attorney O’Brien spent the next 16 years as a criminal prosecutor in the RI Department of Attorney General. As a Special Assistant Attorney General, he tried bail hearings and probation/bail violation hearings in Rhode Island District Courts. Tom also tried countless numbers of DUI and breathalyzer refusal matters before moving on to Superior Court jury trials. Attorney...

When family problems evolve into legal issues, it is important to seek experienced legal guidance from a lawyer who knows the law and cares about you and your children. If you are facing a divorce or family law issue, please contact Attorney Amey F. Cardullo and the Family Law Center, LLC. Our lawyers understand the legal needs of individuals and families. We can guide you through the challenges you face with strength, knowledge, compassion and respect.

Kevin O. Hagan, Esq. is a Rhode Island attorney providing representation in DWI, DUI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Family Law. Attorney Hagan served 6 years as a Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General. As a prosecutor, Attorney Hagan prosecuted hundreds of major crimes including child abuse, homicide, robbery and white collar crime. As a criminal defense attorney, Kevin has defended clients charged with all forms of capital offenses, major felonies and misdemeanors. Attorney Hagan has successfully litigated family law cases, personal injury cases, DUI cases and criminal cases of every kind.

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I am a "family lawyer" in the broadest sense of the term. I have practiced since 1974, representing families, members of families (and others in a relationship) during good times and bad times. I have represented approximately 1,000 divorce clients, both civilian and military, and more than that number of clients in other domestic matters such as adoptive parents, juveniles, unmarried parents, grandparents, and partners. I mediate all family issues with a co-mediator who is a family and child psychotherapist when not mediating with me. I also have focused my practice on wills, estates, trusts, probate, and all elder law issues...