Practice Areas
Criminal Defense in Providence Rhode Island
Providence Rhode Island Criminal Lawyer; Providence Criminal Lawyer; Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer George J. West, Rhode Island criminal lawyer George J. West recently successfully achieved complete dismissal (48A) for a defendant accused of a simple assault domestic in 6th Division District Court.
Providence Criminal Lawyer George J. West, Rhode Island criminal lawyer George J. West recently successfully avoided an indictment and federal prosecution in a prostitution matter. The pending matter was completely dismissed as a result of Providence criminal lawyer George J. West's successful negotiation with government prosecutors.
George J. West & Associates has succeeded in lowering the sentences of many criminal defendants, federal and state, through effective negotiations with prosecutors.
Some full acquittals - very rare achievements in criminal defense - have also been gained. Appeals - particularly one overturning a murder conviction - have also been successful.
George J. West & Associates keeps abreast of Rhode Island and Massachusetts legal developments. It has recently interested itself in the ongoing debate over Rhode Island's treatment of probation violators. A Providence Journal
article is of particular interest to the Rhode Island and Massachusetts criminal defense attorneys of George J. West & Associates.
Rhode Island Family Lawyer; Providence Family Lawyer; Providence Juvenile Lawyer; Rhode Island Juvenile Criminal Lawyer; Providence Criminal Lawyer; Rhode Island Criminal Lawyers would like to inform readers that:
The Providence Journal reports today that the R.I. Supreme Court upheld the decision of a Family Court judge to treat a juvenile offender as an adult and upheld several other decisions made by the Family Court judge, but not without a large dose of criticism. The high court took issue with what it viewed as "automatic" decisions of the Family Court without full hearings and without appreciation for the benefits of treating juveniles within that system which afford protections for them, including anonymity.
Arbitration
What is arbitration?
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution. For more information, click on the link above.
Attorney George J. West successfully settled a large slip-and-fall case
through the December 2009 R.I. Superior Court arbitration program. The
case settled for a large sum and our client who suffered a permanent
injury was especially helpful. The settlement was effectively
negotiated by Attorney West based on the client's serious injuries. If
you have been injured or suffered injuries, Attorney West will help you
obtain a fair and just settlement.
Asylum - Humanitarian Relief
Automobile Accidents
People involved in automobile accidents may have certain rights to obtain monetary damages for lost wages, medical expenses and pain and suffering.
Assault and Battery
Business Law
George J. West & Associates represents many small and medium-sized businesses in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Civil Litigation - Accidents - Personal Injury
Attorney West has successfully settled many cases on behalf of plaintiffs who have been injured in slip and falls and automobile accidents.
Just recently, Attorney West obtained a $100,000 settlement for a slip-and-fall on ice which resulted in a serious injury.
Prior to that, Attorney West obtained over $100,000 for plaintiffs who suffered an oil spill in their home as a result of negligence on the part of an oil company.
Attorney West continues to obtain favorable settlements for those injured in automobile accidents, including a large settlement for an accident case litigated in federal court (United States District Court for District of Rhode Island).
Closings
Commercial Real Estate
Condominium Law
Contracts
Criminal Appeals
The Massachusetts and Rhode Island has expertly handled and argued dozens of state and federal criminal and civil trials. Most recently, Attorney West was recognized as "Lawyer of the Year" for his superb appellate work which resulted in the R.I. Supreme Court overturning a murder conviction.
Click on this subject header link for more information on the appellate process.
Criminal Law in Providence
Providence Rhode Island Criminal Lawyer; Providence Criminal Lawyer;
Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer George J. West, Rhode Island criminal
lawyer George J. West recently successfully achieved complete dismissal
(48A) for a defendant accused of a simple assault domestic in 6th
Division District Court.
At George J. West & Associates, we bring to bear over two decades of experience defending people accused of crimes in the federal and state courts. With over 25 years of criminal defense experience, The founding partner Attorney George J. West was named
R.I. Attorney of the Year for superior criminal defense work. His profound knowledge of evidentiary rules and sentencing guidelines combined with superior persuasion and trial skills have yielded many exceptional results.
Attorney West has recently obtained a grant of a psychiatric evaluation for a defendant who may not be competent to stand trial in Federal Court.
Providence Criminal Lawyer George J. West, Rhode Island criminal lawyer
George J. West recently successfully avoided an indictment and federal
prosecution in a prostitution matter. The pending matter was
completely dismissed as a result of Providence criminal lawyer George
J. West's successful negotiation with government prosecutors.
Rhode Island Family Lawyer; Providence Family Lawyer; Providence
Juvenile Lawyer; Rhode Island Juvenile Criminal Lawyer; Providence
Criminal Lawyer; Rhode Island Criminal Lawyers would like to inform readers that:
The Providence Journal reports
today that the R.I. Supreme Court upheld the decision of a Family Court
judge to treat a juvenile offender as an adult and upheld several other
decisions made by the Family Court judge, but not without a large dose
of criticism. The high court took issue with what it viewed as
"automatic" decisions of the Family Court without full hearings and
without appreciation for the benefits of treating juveniles within that
system which afford protections for them, including anonymity.
Criminal Litigation
Providence Rhode Island Criminal Lawyer; Providence Criminal Lawyer;
Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer George J. West, Rhode Island criminal
lawyer George J. West recently successfully achieved complete dismissal
(48A) for a defendant accused of a simple assault domestic in 6th
Division District Court.
George J. West, criminal attorneys in Providence, Rhode Island and Massachusetts have recently achieved a significant victory : A judge denied extension of a restraining order for our client (defendant) because the judge found, after presentation by Providence criminal attorneys George J. West & Associates and questioning by the court, that the plaintiff (ex-girlfriend) did not have enough support to extend the restraining order.
Providence Criminal Lawyer George J. West, Rhode Island criminal lawyer
George J. West recently successfully avoided an indictment and federal
prosecution in a prostitution matter. The pending matter was
completely dismissed as a result of Providence criminal lawyer George
J. West's successful negotiation with government prosecutors.
Rhode Island Family Lawyer; Providence Family Lawyer; Providence
Juvenile Lawyer; Rhode Island Juvenile Criminal Lawyer; Providence
Criminal Lawyer; Rhode Island Criminal Lawyers would like to inform readers that:
The Providence Journal reports
today that the R.I. Supreme Court upheld the decision of a Family Court
judge to treat a juvenile offender as an adult and upheld several other
decisions made by the Family Court judge, but not without a large dose
of criticism. The high court took issue with what it viewed as
"automatic" decisions of the Family Court without full hearings and
without appreciation for the benefits of treating juveniles within that
system which afford protections for them, including anonymity.
Divorce
Dog Bites
Driving Under the Influence
Driving While Intoxicated
Drug Trafficking
Drugs and Narcotics
Employment-Based Immigration
This page explains various types of employment-based visa options including:
H-1B Professional Visas
L-1 Company Transfers
TN NAFTA VIsas
J-1 Practical Training programs
O Entertainer and Athlete Visas
E-2 and EB5 Investor Visas
E-1 Treaty Traders
Elder Law
Employment Law
Estate Planning
Family-Based Immigration
Family Law
Attorney George J. West has handled effectively dozens of divorce matters in all R.I. counties.
Federal Criminal Defense
Attorney George J. West has defended numerous cases, both in court-appointed C.J.A. cases as well as private matters, including narcotics, drugs, guns, felon in possession of firearms, assault and battery, and other charges.
Felonies
Civil and Criminal Fraud
Attorney West has sizeable experience in litigating and defending those accused of civil and criminal fraud. He has worked often in state and federal courts. More and more fraud cases are becoming the focus of the Federal Prosecutor's Office. Anyone accused of Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid or other fraud to do with government agencies can rest assured that they will receive top-notch defense from an experienced federal trial court attorney George J. West.
Call our office for more information or a consultation on your fraud matter.
Homicide
Immigration Consequences of a Criminal Conviction
Immigration Litigation - Habeas Corpus
Murder
Naturalization - Citizenship
George J. West & Associates assists aliens with greencards (Legal Permanent Residents) through the process of becoming a U.S. citizen, or naturalization. See an explanation of the naturalization process under this heading of our website.
Partnerships
Personal Injury Law
Attorney George J. West successfully settled a large slip-and-fall case
through the December 2009 R.I. Superior Court arbitration program. The
case settled for a large sum and our client who suffered a permanent
injury was especially helpful. The settlement was effectively
negotiated by Attorney West based on the client's serious injuries. If
you have been injured or suffered injuries, Attorney West will help you
obtain a fair and just settlement.
Probate Law
Real Estate Law
Attorney George J. West has extensive experience in the area of real estate law: including conducting buyer-side and seller-side real estate closings as well as representing several condominium associations in litigation and negotiations.
Slip and Fall
Attorney George J. West successfully settled a large slip-and-fall case
through the December 2009 R.I. Superior Court arbitration program. The
case settled for a large sum and our client who suffered a permanent
injury was especially helpful. The settlement was effectively
negotiated by Attorney West based on the client's serious injuries. If
you have been injured or suffered injuries, Attorney West will help you
obtain a fair and just settlement.
Titles
Torts
Trusts and Estates
Waivers
Wills