Atty. C. Leonard O'Brien
C. Leonard O'Brien is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, white collar criminal defense.
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C. Leonard O'Brien is an Attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at MacFadyen, Gescheidt & O'Brien. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and white collar. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1977) and U.S District Court, District of Rhode Island (1977). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1977) and Brown University (A.B., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Rhode Island Bar Association. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- C. Leonard O'Brien is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, white collar criminal defense
- C. received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1969, and has been licensed for 49 years
- C. practices at MacFadyen, Gescheidt & O'Brien in Providence, RI
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Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Providence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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