John R. Bernardo III

If you have been unfortunate enough to have been charged in Rhode Island with either a DUI or a Refusal (or both), the good news is that it is not a foregone conclusion that you will lose your ability to drive your vehicle once your license has been suspended. A relatively new law in Rhode Island now makes it possible for persons with a suspended license, as a result of a DUI or Refusal, to drive their own vehicle to and from certain places (with an installed interlock device). Attorney John Bernardo has the knowledge and experience regarding this new law and he has prepared many successful motions to enable his clients to drive even though their licenses have been suspended! Not all lawyers are aware of the intricacies of this new law or how to file the proper paperwork and information so that a judge or magistrate may grant a hardship license. Attorney John Bernardo has been successful numerous times in obtaining hardship licenses allowing his clients to drive with a suspended license to and from employment, medical appointments, job training, schooling, and or any other valid reason proposed by Attorney John Bernardo and approved by a judge or magistrate. Remember, though, a hardship license can not be granted unless an interlock device has been installed in your vehicle. Attorney John Bernardo has all the information including the contact phone numbers, location and costs for the authorized interlock installers located here in Rhode Island. Attorney John Bernardo also has the intimate knowledge and experience necessary for all persons charged with DUI or Refusals as they navigate their way through the requirements of Operator Control at the Division of Motor Vehicles.

New England Law | Boston

J.D. (1982) | Criminal Law

1979 - 1982

Honors: Dean's List

Activities: Lead Articles Editor, New England Journal on Criminal and Civil Confinement

Boston University

B.A. (1979) | Criminal law

1975 - 1979

Honors: Dean's List

Activities: Prisoner's Rights Advoctae

Attorney

Town of Tiverton

2012 - Current

Attorney

Offices of John R. Bernardo III

1983 - Current

Attorney

Town of Bristol

2012 - 2014

Housing Authority 1996-2002

Lead Articles Editor

New Journal on Criminal and Civil Confinement

1982

Peer Review Rated

Martindale-Hubbell

2018

10 Best Attorneys

American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2018

Men Who Make a Difference

Women's Resource Center

2017

Client Satisfaction Award

American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

Clients' Choice Award

Avvo

2016

Rhode Island State Bar

Member

Current

Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Current

Rhode Island Prosecutors Association

Attorney Member

Current

Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers

Attorney Member

Current

Massachusetts

Since 1997

Rhode Island

Since 1983

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• DUI & Refusal
• Sale & Possession of Drugs