Atty. William J. Murphy

Atty. William J. Murphy

William J. Murphy practices at Murphy & Fay, LLP Read Full Bio

Providence Providence 37 yrs experience 37 year
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William J. Murphy is a Member based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Murphy & Fay, LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, and government. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1989). Educated at Franklin Pierce Law Center (J.D., 1989) and University of Hartford (B.S. Politics, 1985). Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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William J. Murphy practices at Murphy & Fay, LLP Read Full Bio

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William J. Murphy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William J. Murphy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is William J. Murphy's law office located?
William J. Murphy's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is Murphy & Fay, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J. Murphy handle?
William J. Murphy focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has William J. Murphy practiced law?
William J. Murphy has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did William J. Murphy go to law school?
William J. Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S. Politics, 1985).
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Education

J.D.
Franklin Pierce Law Center
- 1989
B.S. Politics
University of Hartford
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1989

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