Atty. Richard J Morelli
Richard J Morelli is a lawyer practicing criminal litigation. Richard received a B.A. degree from Fairfield University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years.
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Richard J Morelli is a criminal defense attorney based in Westerly, Rhode Island. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1976). Educated at St. Mary's University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Fairfield University (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Westerly, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard J Morelli is a lawyer practicing criminal litigation
- Richard received a B.A. degree from Fairfield University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Richard practices in Westerly, 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 Westerly 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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