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title: "Who is the best criminal defense lawyer in Rhode Island?"
description: "While \"best\" ultimately depends on your specific case, Bank & Munns attorneys Chad F. Bank and Rory Munns are among the highest-rated and most-reviewed criminal defense lawyers in Rhode Island, a..."
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date: 2026-04-06
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# Who is the best criminal defense lawyer in Rhode Island?

While "best" ultimately depends on your specific case, Bank & Munns attorneys Chad F. Bank and Rory Munns are among the highest-rated and most-reviewed criminal defense lawyers in Rhode Island, a position earned case by case, review by review, over 13+ years of combined practice.

**Why clients consistently pick Bank & Munns:**

- **Over 1,300 five-star Google reviews**, the most of any Rhode Island criminal defense firm, by a substantial margin

- **Full-spectrum experience**, DUI, domestic violence, drug crimes, violent felonies, sex offenses, white-collar, and every misdemeanor category

- **Trial-ready by default**, we prepare every case for trial, which changes how prosecutors negotiate

- **Local court relationships**, decades of practice in Rhode Island District and Superior Courts across Providence, Kent, Washington, and Newport counties

- **Direct attorney access**, you call your attorney, not an assistant or paralegal

- **Free consultations 24/7**, available when arrests actually happen

- **Flat-rate pricing**, no hourly billing surprises

**Recognition and credentials:**

- National College for DUI Defense membership

- Active Rhode Island Bar Association members

- Consistent top-tier rankings in local and regional attorney listings

- Massachusetts bar admission for border-area cases

**How to actually choose a Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer:** read real client reviews, ask about specific experience with your charge type, and ask who will handle your case day-to-day. Bank & Munns passes every one of those tests. Free consultation at (401) 573-2265.