Atty. Molly Kapstein Cote

Atty. Molly Kapstein Cote

Molly Kapstein Cote is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family, personal injury. Molly has been licensed for 24 years.

Portsmouth Portsmouth 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Molly Kapstein Cote at a glance

Molly Kapstein Cote is a personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (2002). Serands clients in Portsmouth, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Molly Kapstein Cote is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family, personal injury
  • Molly has been licensed for 24 years
  • Molly practices in Portsmouth, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Molly Kapstein Cote's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Molly Kapstein Cote handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Portsmouth 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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Where is Molly Kapstein Cote's law office located?
Molly Kapstein Cote's law practice is located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Molly Kapstein Cote handle?
Molly Kapstein Cote focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Molly Kapstein Cote practiced law?
Molly Kapstein Cote has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
How can I contact Molly Kapstein Cote for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 2002

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