Attorney
I am an experienced trial lawyer who has devoted my entire career to defending and advocating for my clients. I have successfully defended clients in countless felony bench and jury trials and litigated numerous pretrial motions where the government has violated my client’s constitutional rights. I believe in a client-centered approach and consider my clients part of the defense team. I have extensive experience in defending a wide range of felony cases including cases involving complicated legal issues and expert witnesses in areas such as cell phone analysis, DNA and ballistics.
Why Criminal Defense?
I made the decision to attend Law School so I could zealously defend everyday people against criminal accusations. While attending Law School, I assisted in defending individuals facing the death penalty, helped to successfully secure a pardon for a long-incarcerated client and tirelessly argued to overturn wrongful convictions through the appeals process. While working as a Law Clerk in the Cook County Public Defender’s Office, I was a member of the legal team that successfully argued to overturn an innocent client’s murder conviction and secure his release after serving 26 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. Witnessing these injustices only strengthened my commitment to defend individuals accused of a crime. For over a decade, I have been a strong and fierce advocate for every single client by tailoring each person’s defense to their specific needs. I will continue to ensure each client’s fundamental rights are defended and protected and that they are treated with dignity and respect throughout the process.
Recent Training
Experience
Bar Membership
Rhode Island (2018)
Illinois (2008)
Rhode Island Federal District Court for the District of Rhode Island (2023)
Court Panels
Rhode Island State Court, Murder Panel
Rhode Island State Court, Class One Felony Panel
Rhode Island State Court, Class Two Felony Panel
Education
Expert Training/Collaboration