Allison Abilheira

Abilheira Law, LLC is passionate about representing and defending the criminally accused throughout Rhode Island. Their criminal defense attorneys have the experience, skill, and dedication to take on a broad range of charges, from DUI to domestic violence matters. They pride themselves on delivering strategic defenses and legal approaches tailored specifically to their clients’ cases. Over the years, their firm has tackled a comprehensive range of cases and can use this experience to benefit your case. Their lawyers are available around-the-clock to provide aggressive and effective defense and counsel for their clients, going above and beyond to secure the best possible outcomes. Let them be your bridge to justice! Call Abilheira Law, LLC today at (401) 526-4150 to set up a consultation.

Roger Williams University School of Law

J.D. (2013) | Law

2010 - 2013

Bryant College

B.A. (2010) | Political Science

2006 - 2010

Partner

Abilheira Law, LLC

2014 - Current

Superlawyers Rising Star- Rhode Island Criminal Defense

Superlawers

2017

Top 40 Under 40- Criminal Defense

National Trial Lawyers

2017

10 Best Attorneys- Client Satisfaction

American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2017

Rhode Island Bar Association  # 9100

Member

Current

Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Current

Massachusetts

Since 2013

Rhode Island

Since 2013

1st Circuit

Since 2014

• Free Consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

DUI & DWI

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

White Collar Crime

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Q. Apparently my license is suspended for not paying a seatbelt violation ticket. Where would I go to pay this ticket?

September 24, 2018

A: You will have to go to whatever court originally handled the ticket- either the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal or the Municipal Court for the city/town who issued the ticket. Once you pay the ticket, you will then need to go to the DMV to pay the reinstatement of license fee ($151.50) to clear the suspension.

Q. I rcvd a speeding 1-10 over in RI. I have lived in RI for 18 months. My record in VA is clean. Can I qual for safe drvr?

September 21, 2018

A: Yes, you would just need to provide the court with a copy of your VA driving record, so that they can confirm that you have maintained a clean record for a total of three years between RI and VA.

Q. First speeding ticket, 10mph over speed limit. Could I request forgiveness under "good driving statute"?

August 5, 2018

A: You do not qualify for the good driving record, as you need to have had your license for at least three years to be able to use the good driving statute. However, a judge may allow you to do community service or simply pay Court costs for your first ticket, so that it does not go on your driving record or insurance. You will need to go to court to do this. Do not pay the ticket by mail.