The Law Offices Of Michael J. Zarrella
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Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer, Michael J. Zarrella, has been serving the criminal defense needs of Rhode Island for almost 20 years. Attorney Zarrella is focused on how to best represent all of his clients, no matter what the criminal charge. Attorney Zarrella is a trial lawyer that has handled some of the most serious offenses and complex criminal cases in Rhode Island.

Not many lawyers practice criminal defense, and even fewer lawyers have tried cases before a jury. It is important to hire a criminal defense lawyer that has the knowledge and background to win your criminal case. Not everyone who is charged with a crime is guilty and not every person who is guilty deserves a punishment that will negatively effect them for the rest of their lives.
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PAROLE is the release of a inmate from the ACI prior to the end of their jail sentence. Parole is often awarded to a inmate when the inmate has remained well behaved during their sentence and participated in many of the programs that are offered at the ACI. When an inmate is sentenced to jail, that inmate can cut his jail time significanty by remaining out of trouble and activily participating in programs that will help in his rehabilitation.
Many believe that the Rhode Island violation of probation laws are among the most strict and most unfair in the country. Each year countless defendants are sentenced to jail for a long period of time based on a case that may later get dismissed or even worse may not even get charged.

If you are in the unfortunate position of being charged with a crime while you are on probation, it is imperative that you hire a defense attorney who can guide you though these most troubling times.The unfortunate reality is that you are looking at serious jail time, and what you do next will have a lasting impact on your life.
Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer, Michael J. Zarrella, has numerous criminal trial victories thoughout the state of Rhode Island. Whether it is a jury trial in superior court or a bench trial in district court, attorney Zarrellla has had numerous trial victories. Attorney Zarrella has tried cases throughout all of the counties in the state of Rhode Island.
If you been arrested for and assault or battery charge in the state of Rhode Island. You need to know your rights. What you do may have a every lasting impact on you life. Assault and battery charges, although, misdemeanors, are the type of criminal charges that can pervent a person from securing a job or acquire a promotion.
Under Rhode Island law, the crime of felony assault occurs when there is a assault and it is committed using a dangerous weapon or occurs if an assault results in serious physical injury to the victim. A felony assault is a very serious crime in Rhode Island. If you have been charged with assault, ADW or felony assault, you need an experienced and successful criminal defense lawyer on your side.
Reviews (9)
Tola Sam
Tola Sam
Mar 14, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality
Mr. Michael is such a great attorney and really cares about his client.
William Rietzel
William Rietzel
Feb 07, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
Michael does great work. very efficient, knowledgeable and knows how to get the job done.
would highly recommend.
Jared Wine
Jared Wine
Jan 16, 2021
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Great Attorney who has, has always fought hard and gets incredible results. I would never leave my livelihood to anyone else after experiencing what Mr. Zarrella is capable of doing in the courtroom.
Roseanne Wilson
Roseanne Wilson
Jul 14, 2019
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Mike has done an excellent job for my family. I highly recommend charges reduced and saved us lots of money.
Bill Waleryszak
Bill Waleryszak
Oct 28, 2018
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Mike is a very professional lawyer who is straight up with you and will tell you hiw it is...
He goes above and beyond and will work with you.
I would suggest mike as a lawyer for advice or for anything you would need a lawyer for.
He has done me very well and saved me my life... I would recommend him to anyone....
Seth Wine
Seth Wine
Oct 07, 2016
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I have been a client of Attorney Michael Zarella for many years he has provided nothing below top notch service from dui to criminal defense cases. He has had numerous charges dismissed for my friends family and myself. I highly reccomend Michael to any individual seeking criminal or dui defense.
Melissa Tanguay
Melissa Tanguay
May 21, 2016
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Attorney Michael Zarrella, is an attorney I would highly recommend. No matter what the situation he has always been able to protect me and my criminal record. Without him I feel I would be in a much worse place than I am
John Zeitler
John Zeitler
May 19, 2016
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Michael is the Best of the Best Have a problem Call him you will leave smiling
Megan Zeitler
Megan Zeitler
Jun 15, 2015
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When I was arrested for DUI accident, everyone told me I was in big trouble. I met Attorney Michael Zarrella, he had all my charges reduced to lesser charges and my record was completely clean within one year. He is a tremendous attorney.