About RI Criminal Defense Attorney James Powderly

I believe criminal defense is one of the most important areas of law. It is noble and patriotic work to defend someone against the massive power of the government. The presumption of innocence is the cornerstone of our democracy.

When I fight to protect my clients, I am protecting all of us. It is the police and the prosecutors on one side, and me and the US and Rhode Island Constitution on the other side.

I also dedicate myself to performing outstanding customer service to my clients, who are going through a tremendously difficult and stressful time in their lives. Being on trial for a criminal offense is one of the most difficult things a person can experience, so I understand the importance of being as helpful, sympathetic, and understanding as possible.

I am here not just to fight for your legal interests, but also to help you as a person work through a difficult situation. I treat all my clients as if they were a member of my own family.

A few more facts about me and my approach to the practice criminal defense in Rhode Island:

• I work in criminal defense exclusively, so I can focus my efforts, knowledge, and experience so I can be the best Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer possible.
• I have represented over 500 clients in my career as a criminal defense lawyer.
• I am continually and constantly improving my technical knowledge in the most arcane areas of criminal defense and the scientific analysis of evidence, such as with breath test machines evidence.
• I've worked on the prosecuting team before entering private practice, so I understand how prosecutors work, and how to beat them.
• I'm very active in the community with other attorneys who work in criminal defense.
• I'm a member of the Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
• I'm a member of the National College of DUI Defense.
• I'm a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
• I'm a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association.
• I served with the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office, the Massachusetts Federal Defender's Office and the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, before entering private practice.
• I am a graduate of the Northeastern University School of Law.
• I'm a graduate of New York University where I was an all-state collegiate wrestler.

 I am located in Providence, RI. (Map & Directions)

Attorney James Powderly defends people accused of Drunk Driving (DUI / OUI) and other criminal charges such as possession of drugs, assault, criminal traffic offenses, and other charges in courts across Rhode Island everyday. Call today for a free, no-obligation, criminal defense consultation on any RI arrest or charge.

(401) 709-8987
James P. Powderly, Esq., A Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorney