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.