RI Criminal Defense Attorneys, Rhode Island Divorce Lawyers, Immigration Lawyer, Providence, RI

Testimonials

• 2nd Degree Child Molestation - "Mr. John MacDonald, Thank you for doing your job as greatly as you do.  I knew you were the ONE to do this for us.  I will definitely recommend you.  This outcome has meant more to us than you know.  Being a defense attorney can be difficult at times but I assure you that you can have peace of mind."
• FAMILY COURT - August 2012 - "Thanks does not seem like enough after all you've done to help me these last two years...would never of been able to do it without you Elisha!!! I am in such awe of you!!! You thought me to stand strong and tall through it all !!! I admire you so much! Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
• Divorce and Child Custody - Since 1998 until today: ...Though my divorce and subsequent custody case has been very trying and heart wrenching at times, I have always been strengthened by the support and professionalism of Elisha Morris and John MacDonald... I am very lucky to have Elisha representing my family. She has been dedicated and rentless in her quest to make sure we are treated fairly in a family court that sometimes isn't. I have never felt like a client with a lawyer but a person being represented by a friend and I recommend Elisha to my friends because I know they are in the best hands possible....
• 1st DEGREE SEXUAL ASSAULT - NOT GUILTY - Nov 2011: "I would like to sincerely thank you for believing in me and working so diligently on my case.  My family and I deeply appreciate everything you have done in winning back my freedom and restoring my innocence."

Case Studies

• November, 2012:  Client was ordered removed based upon a 1997 possession of cocaine conviction.  Client was denied the ability to apply for cancellation on this conviction due to a 1982 breaking and entering charge that constituted an aggravated felony.  Attorney MacDonald filed post-conviction relief in the 1997 matter.  After a full hearing, the trial judge did not render a decision for over a year.  Not willing to wait, Attorney MacDonald filed post-conviction in the 1982 matter and successfully amended the sentence so that it no longer constituted an aggravated felony.  Client is now eligible to re-open the removal case and apply for cancellation.
• October, 2012:  Attorney Morris filed a motion to register and modify a foreign judgment on mother’s behalf.  The purpose of this motion was to register an out-of-state judgment awarding her child support.  After decree is registered in Rhode Island, modification substantially increases the amount which she is entitled to receive.

• October, 2012:  Client was charged with second degree child molestation.  After an extensive investigation and negotiations with attorney general, the charge was amended to simple assault for probation.  Client is spared a felony sex conviction and will not required to register as a sex offender.

• September, 2012:  This firm represented father in defending against a family court restraining order as well as a motion to suspend his visitation with the minor child.  Result:  Family court restraining order case dismissed, motion to suspend visitation denied.  All visits with child (unsupervised)  to resume immediately;
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