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Marin & Murphy Law Firm

Marin & Murphy Law Firm - Cranston, RI

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Cranston, RI

1000 Chapel View Blvd Suite 260 Cranston, RI 02920

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Cranston Criminal Defense Law Firm

Updated: 02/17/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Criminal Defense 40%
  • DUI / DWI / Drunk Driving Defense 30%
  • Domestic Violence Defense 10%
  • Violent Crimes 10%
  • Federal Criminal Defense 5%
  • Drug Crimes 5%

Litigation: 100%

Firm Information

Overview

MARIN & MURPHY LAW FIRM - RHODE ISLAND CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS

Marin & Murphy Law Firm is Rhode Island's premier criminal defense firm, representing clients statewide in DUI, domestic violence, assault, drug charges, violent crimes, federal offenses, and other misdemeanor and felony cases. With over 60 years of combined experience, our attorneys provide strategic, aggressive advocacy at every stage—from investigation and charging through motion practice, hearings, and trial—tailored to the facts and stakes of each case.

CRANSTON OFFICE - CONVENIENT CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND LOCATION

Our Cranston office at 1000 Chapel View Boulevard serves clients throughout Kent County and Central Rhode Island, including Cranston, Warwick, West Warwick, Coventry, East Greenwich, and surrounding communities. We handle cases in all Rhode Island District Courts and Superior Courts, including Kent County District Court, Providence Superior Court, and Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal.

PROVEN TRIAL SUCCESS & CASE RESULTS

Our attorneys have achieved exceptional results for Rhode Island clients, including:

- State v. Derek Winslow (2023) - NOT GUILTY verdict in high-profile murder trial before Providence Superior Court jury

- Multiple Rhode Island Supreme Court precedent-setting decisions, including State v. Corcoran and State v. Zimmerman

- Hundreds of DUI and refusal cases dismissed, reduced, or won at trial

- Domestic violence charges dismissed for clients throughout Rhode Island

- First offense DUI cases reduced to reckless driving, avoiding conviction and license suspension

- Chemical test refusal charges dismissed at Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal, preserving commercial driving privileges

- Federal drug trafficking sentences reduced from mandatory minimums

- Successful defense of clients facing life imprisonment for violent felonies

RECOGNIZED LEGAL AUTHORITY & CREDENTIALS

Attorney Stefanie A. Murphy is the published editor of "A Practical Guide to Trying DUI Cases in Rhode Island" (MCLE, 2024) - the definitive guide used by attorneys across New England. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and Rising Star for 14 consecutive years (2012-2025) and maintains a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating.

Attorney Matthew T. Marin is a member of the National College for DUI Defense and has extensive trial experience in Rhode Island's most serious criminal cases. Both attorneys are members of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Rhode Island Bar Association, and Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Our firm has been featured as legal experts on ABC6 News, NBC10, and WPRI, and has earned over 400 verified five-star Google reviews (5.0/5.0 rating) for our criminal defense representation.

COMPREHENSIVE CRIMINAL DEFENSE PRACTICE

DUI & BREATHALYZER REFUSAL: First, second, third offense DUI, breathalyzer and blood test refusal, field sobriety test challenges, license suspension hearings, CDL DUI defense.

VIOLENT CRIMES: Murder, manslaughter, assault, assault with dangerous weapon, robbery, strangulation, domestic assault.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Domestic assault and battery, restraining order violations, domestic disorderly conduct, defense against false allegations.

DRUG CRIMES: Possession, trafficking, distribution, prescription fraud, federal drug cases.

SEX CRIMES: Sexual assault, child abuse, possession of child pornography, sex offender registry challenges.

WEAPONS OFFENSES: Illegal firearm possession, carrying without license, felon in possession charges.

FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE: Federal drug trafficking, RICO, conspiracy, white collar fraud, firearms violations, federal sentencing.

OTHER CRIMINAL MATTERS: Probation violations, bail violations, expungement, pardons, shoplifting, theft, juvenile cases.

WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE MARIN & MURPHY LAW FIRM

- Transparent flat-rate fees with no surprise hourly billing

- 24/7 availability for criminal defense emergencies

- Direct attorney access - you work with your lawyer, not paralegals

- Five convenient Rhode Island office locations

- Free confidential consultations

- Over 2,500 criminal cases successfully defended

- Local expertise in all Rhode Island courts

CONTACT MARIN & MURPHY LAW FIRM

CRANSTON OFFICE: 1000 Chapel View Boulevard, Suite 260, Cranston, RI 02920 | Phone: (401) 228-8271

OTHER LOCATIONS: East Greenwich • Providence • Cumberland • South Kingstown

Email: mm@matthewtmarin.com | Website: www.matthewtmarin.com

Available 24/7 for criminal defense emergencies. All consultations are confidential.

Awards and Honors

Honors

  • Super Lawyer - Criminal Defense (2019-2025), January 1, 2019 - Present
  • Super Lawyer Rising Stars - Criminal Defense (2012-2018), January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2018
  • MCLE Editor - Rhode Island Lawyer's Weekly (2023-Present), January 1, 2023 - Present
  • Avvo 10.0 Superb Rating - Criminal Defense & DUI, January 1, 2012 - Present
  • Published Author - "A Practical Guide to Trying DUI Cases in Rhode Island" (MCLE, 2024), January 1, 2023 - Present

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English (Primary)

Representative Cases

  • State v. Derek Winslow - Murder Acquittal
    • Citation: Providence Superior Court, No. P1-2021-XXXX (2023)
    • Court: Providence Superior Court
    • Year: 2023
  • State v. [Client] - Chemical Test Refusal Dismissed
    • Court: Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal
    • Year: 2026
  • State v. [Client] - Domestic Violence Dismissed
    • Court: Providence District Court
    • Year: 2026
  • State v. [Client] - DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
    • Court: Providence Superior Court
    • Year: 2026

Published Works

Articles

  • A Practical Guide to Trying DUI Cases in Rhode Island, MCLE Rhode Island (Continuing Legal Education of New England, Inc.), 2024 Edition, 2024
    Comprehensive guide to defending DUI cases in Rhode Island covering breath test challenges, field sobriety tests, probable cause for stops, motion practice, discovery, jury selection, cross-examination, and trial tactics. Essential resource for crim

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Cranston, RI

1000 Chapel View Blvd
Suite 260
Cranston, RI 02920

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Phone: 401-228-8271

Fax: 401-633-6584

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Hours: 24/7

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Cranston, RI  (Main Office, 0 miles)

1000 Chapel View Blvd
Suite 260
Cranston, RI 02920

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Phone: 401-228-8271

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Hours: 24 Hours a Day / 7 Days a Week; Appointments: Weekday

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  • Telephones Answered 24/7
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Providence, RI  (5.7 miles)

177 N. Main St
Providence, RI 02903

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Phone: 401-269-3381

Fax: 401-633-6584

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Hours: 24 x 7; Appointments: Weekday

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East Greenwich, RI  (7.3 miles)

6 Wanton Shippee Rd
East Greenwich, RI 02818

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Phone: 401-316-9423

Fax: 401-633-6584

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Hours: Available 24/7; Appointments: Weekday

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Cumberland, RI  (14.1 miles)

2374 Diamond Hill Rd
Cumberland, RI 02864

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Phone: 401-210-9899

Fax: (401) 633-6584

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Hours: 24/7; Appointments: Weekday

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Free Consultations
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  • Telephones Answered 24/7
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South Kingstown, RI  (20.8 miles)

36 South County Commons Way
Unit C-3
South Kingstown, RI 02879

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Phone: 401-594-8001

Fax: (401) 633-6584

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Hours: 24 Hours

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Free Consultations
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  • Telephones Answered 24/7
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