Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer
Experienced criminal defense lawyer
The importance of the services provided by a skilled criminal defense attorney is very well known to people who have been been arrested and accused of committing a criminal offense.
If you are thinking of hiring a Rhode Island criminal defense attorney look no further than Attorney Michael J. Zarrella.
Rhode Island criminal defense attorney, Michael J. Zarrella, is an experienced criminal defense lawyer with a successful track record of vigorously fighting for his clients. As one of the top Rhode Island criminal defense lawyers, Michael J. Zarrella is committed to providing the highest level of defense in all of his criminal and DWI/DUI cases. Attorney Zarrella is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as well as a member of Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
When it comes to criminal defense law, an experienced and effective criminal defense attorney can mean the difference between a prison sentence and reduced or dismissed charges. If you are facing criminal charges for any misdemeanor or felony, such as assault, drug charges, gun charges, robbery, domestic violence, domestic disorderly, sex crimes, DWI/DUI in Rhode Island you need to call a Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. The sooner that you make the call to an experienced Rhode Island Criminal defense lawyer, such as Michael J. Zarrella, the better. Don't ever speak to the police without having a criminal defense lawyer present.
Criminal defense overview
Don't take chances with your future!
My name is Michael J. Zarrella, Esq. and I have been a successful criminal defense attorney for seventeen years with a primary concentration in all criminal defense matters. I have aggressively defended all varieties of criminal cases from minor traffic offenses to serious capital offenses. I relentlessly defend my clients in every criminal charge and protect their Constitutional rights.
As a Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer I am intimately familiar with all facets of criminal defense. I will work with my clients to have their criminal charges dismissed or reduced to a lesser charge. As your criminal defense lawyer, I know the important work that must be done in order to achieve success. In my defense of your case, I will do the following when applicable:
- Review all police reports, interview all involved parties, and interview all possible witnesses in order to expose any problems in the State's case;
- Make sure that no evidence against my client was obtained illegally or in violation of the State or Federal Constitutions;
- Conduct a thorough pre-trial investigation;
- Employ a private investigator, ballistics expert, medical doctors or any other experts that may be able to help strengthen my client’s defense;
- Obtain expert witnesses to testify on behalf of my clients; and
- Negotiate with prosecutors to make sure my clients face the minimum possible penalties.
The State does not want you to know that many cases that the State brings forth against a defendant can be dismissed or reduced if the defendant has a defense attorney that not only has the knowledge of the law but is willing to put in the time and effort to get positive results. Many criminal cases, have weakness that need to be explored.
If you have been charged with a criminal offense in the Rhode Island State or Federal court, call me immediately so that I may put my knowledge of the law to work for you.
Rhode Island Criminal Defense Areas of Practice
As a Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer, I defend clients thoughout the State of Rhode Island who have been charged with all types of felonies and misdemeanors as well as traffic offenses, including but not limited to the following:
• Arson
• Assault
• Assault with a Dangerous Weapon/ADW
• Battery
• Breathalyzer Refusals
• Bribery
• Arson
• Burglary
• Child Abuse
• Child Pornography
• Computer Crimes
• Conspiracy
• Credit Card Fraud
• Criminal Contempt of Court
• Disorderly Conduct
• Domestic Assault
• Domestic Disorderly Conduct
• Domestic Trespass
• Domestic Vandalism
• Domestic Violence
• Drug Manufacturing and Cultivation
• Drug Trafficking / Distribution
• Drug Possession
• DUI/DWI
• Serious Bodily Injury
• DUI Death Resulting
• Embezzlement
• Extortion
• Felony Assault
• Forgery
• Fraud
• Harassment
• Hate Crimes
• Homicide
• Indecent Exposure
• Identity Theft
• Insurance Fraud
• Kidnapping
• Larceny
• Manslaughter
• Marijuana
• Medical Marijuana
• Minor in Possession of Alcohol
• Money Laundering
• Murder
• Open Container Law
• Perjury
• Probation Violation
• Prostitution
• Public Intoxication
• Racketeering / RICO
• Rape
• Reckless Driving
• Robbery
• Securities Fraud
• Sexual Assault
• Shoplifting
• Social-Host
• Solicitation
• Stalking
• Statutory Rape
• Tax Evasion
• Theft
• Trespassing
• Vandalism
• Violation of No Contact Order
• Violation of Restraining Order
• White Collar Crimes
• Wire Fraud
Remember the stakes are high when you are facing criminal charges, whether it be DUI, domestic violence or a capital case. You need a Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer with experience, who is available to take your case expeditiously and in an assured manner. You need an attorney who will go the extra mile to thoroughly work on your case, getting you the best results possible.
As a criminal defense attorney, I understand that being arrested or charged with a crime is a daunting experience. My mission is to aggressively and with determination defend my clients. You need to know your rights under the law, and to hire a defense attorney who is willing to protect them. I have handled close to one thousand criminal cases thoughout the State of Rhode Island. Let me start defending your criminal case today!
Criminal Defense Services throughout Rhode Island
I defend those charged with criminal offenses throughout the State of Rhode Island, including all of the cities and towns in all four counties:
Providence/Bristol Counties Criminal Defense:
- Barrington
- Bristol
- Burrillville
- Central Falls
- Cranston
- Cumberland
- East Providence
- Foster
- Glocester
- Johnston
- Lincoln
- North Providence
- North Smithfield
- North Scituate
- Pawtucket
- Providence
- Scituate
- Smithfield
- Warren
- Woonsocket
Kent County Criminal Defense
Washington County/South County Criminal Defense
- Block Island
- Charlestown
- Exeter
- Hopkinton
- Narragansett
- New Shoreham
- North Kingstown
- Richmond
- South Kingstown
- Westerly
Newport County Criminal Defense
Remember facing a criminal charge takes a toll on a person. Even if you have done nothing wrong, trying to talk your way out of a difficult situation with the police will all often make things worse. Whether you are accused of drunk driving, fraud, drugs, or any other criminal charge talk to a skilled Rhode Island criminal defense attorney immediately.
The protection of your rights in your Rhode Island criminal case begins with hiring Attorney Michael J. Zarrella today!