--- title: "Why should I choose Bank & Munns as my Rhode Island felony defense lawyer?" description: "Bank & Munns built its reputation on felony defense, the cases where the stakes are highest and the margin for error is zero. We're Rhode Island's most-reviewed criminal defense firm with over..." url: https://bankandmunns.com/faq-items/why-should-i-choose-bank-munns-as-my-rhode-island-felony-defense-lawyer/ date: 2026-04-15 modified: 2026-04-29 author: "Bank and Munns" type: avada_faq lang: en --- # Why should I choose Bank & Munns as my Rhode Island felony defense lawyer? Bank & Munns built its reputation on felony defense, the cases where the stakes are highest and the margin for error is zero. We're Rhode Island's most-reviewed criminal defense firm with over 1,300 five-star Google reviews, recognized among the top felony and DUI defense attorneys in the state, with 13+ years of Superior Court trial experience across Providence, Kent, Washington, and Newport counties. We've defended clients against: - Drug trafficking and distribution - Armed robbery and first-degree robbery - Assault with a dangerous weapon (ADW) - First-degree sexual assault and child molestation - Burglary, arson, and home invasion - Felony DUI (third offense, DUI with serious injury or death) - Domestic felonies - Firearms offenses including carrying without a license - Complex white-collar indictments and multi-count conspiracies Our approach to every felony case: - **Pre-indictment intervention** where possible, the highest-leverage window before the grand jury locks in charges - **Full motion practice** to suppress weak evidence and force the state's hand - **Direct attorney access**, you call your attorney, not an assistant - **Trial-ready posture from day one**, prosecutors negotiate differently when they know we'll actually try the case Free consultation, flat-rate quotes for most matters, and a defense strategy built specifically to your charge, record, and goals. When your freedom is on the line, experience and local reputation matter.