Thomas Connolly | Newport Criminal Lawyer | Rhode Island

Thomas Connolly

Thomas Connolly

DUI-DWI, Felony, Misdemeanor, Business, Accident & Injury, Appellate

Passionate skillful advocacy in criminal and civil matters.

Experience: 19 years

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About Thomas

Thomas Connolly is a Rhode Island trial attorney handling criminal, civil and traffic matters at the trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts and tribunals. Thomas graduated cum laude from Roger Williams University Law School in 2006, where he served as an Associate Editor of the Law Review.

Thomas began his career in civil practice focusing on tort litigation, complex commercial litigation and civil rights litigation. Thomas served as counsel on a wide range of matters, from multi-million dollar tort and contract disputes, to Rhode Supreme Court appeals, to a nationally publicized First Amendment action.

After years of practice in civil matters, Thomas shifted his focus to criminal defense. For several years Thomas practiced as the Assistant Public Defender in Newport Rhode Island, where he earned a reputation as a passionate and effective advocate for indigent clients on criminal charges and violations of bail and probation.

Thomas has won favorable results at trial and pretrial for literally thousands of clients charged with crimes, from DUIs to Domestics and a wide range of other criminal charges. Thomas has briefed and argued before the Rhode Island Supreme Court on civil and criminal matters of first impression.

Thomas is admitted to practice in Rhode Island State and Federal Courts, Massachusetts State and Federal Courts and Connecticut.

Fees vary and are available upon consultation.

Experience

Litigation Associate

Scott & Bush

2009-2010

Providence, RI

Litigation Associate

Vetter & White

2005-2009

Providence, RI

Assistant Public Defender

Rhode Island Public Defender's Office

2010-14

160 Pine Street, Providence, RI

Admission

Verified Connecticut

 

Verified Rhode Island

 

Verified Massachusetts

 

Education

Framingham State University

BA (English/Journalism)

2000

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Rhode Island Bar Association
  • Rhode Island Federal Bar Association

Notable Work

Publications

Federal Courthouse: A Century of Law, R.I. BAR JOURNAL (Mar. )

2008



Ain’t Too Proud to Beg: Pretrial Strategies for Removal, DRI Life, Health, Disability – Defense Practice Seminar Course Materials ()

2006


ABA 50-State-Survey: Effect of Misreation in Insurance Application – R.I. Chapter (published , updated )

present / 2007 / 2008


ABA 50-State Survey: Consumer Class Actions – R.I. Chapter ()

2008

The Law Offices of Thomas Connolly Highlights

Criminal, Divorce & Family Law, Accident & Injury, Business, Appellate

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