Atty. Melissa M. Braatz
Melissa M. Braatz is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce & separation, family and 1 other area of law.
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Melissa M. Braatz is a Member based in Warwick, Rhode Island, practicing at Braatz Law. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (2010). Educated at New England School of Law (JD, 2010). Serands clients in Warwick, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa M. Braatz is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce & separation, family and 1 other area of law
- Melissa has been licensed for 16 years
- Melissa practices at Braatz Law in Warwick, RI
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Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island
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 Warwick 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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