Firm Profile


George J. West & Associates is an old-world general practice law firm with offices in both Providence, Rhode Island and Cambridge, Massachusetts.  Our lawyers practice widely in the courts of both states.
Our attorneys are known for their effectiveness in criminal defense law, civil trials, business, immigration and real estate matters

The law firm of George J. West & Associates, whose founding partner has practiced Rhode Island law for over two decades and descends from a long line of prominent Providence RI attorneys, prides itself on its versatile general practice which includes Rhode Island federal and state criminal and civil trial and appellate cases, as well as business, immigration and real estate matters.

R.I. Lawyer’s Weekly recently named George J. West Attorney of the Year for his highly effective work as a Providence Rhode Island criminal lawyer.  If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in R.I. District or Superior Court or Rhode Island Federal Court, the law firm of George J. West & Associates, a highly regarded criminal defense law firm in Providence, Rhode Island can provide zealous and effective representation.

A criminal charge in state or federal Rhode Island court is a serious matter that requires aggressive and effective representation by an experienced Providence Rhode Island criminal defense lawyer.  The Providence Rhode Island criminal lawyers of George J. West & Associates are ready to assist you with all your needs, including reduction of bail, pre-trial negotiations, favorable plea agreements, vigorous defense at a criminal trial trial, vacating pleas and convictions, and representing clients on appeal in the R.I. Supreme Court.

George J. West & Associates has also helped many individuals in deportation defense so that they may avoid deportation and being excluded from the country.  The lawyers at George J. West & Associates have pursued post-conviction relief to vacate old pleas.  By vacating pleas through effective representation by post-conviction relief applications, the attorneys at George J. West & Associates have saved people from being deported.

Our clients include many individuals, as well as small- to medium-sized businesses and trusts, in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Immigration Attorneys

The attorneys at George J. West & Associates practice all types of immigration law, from obtaining H1B visas to I-9 compliance for employers and deportation defense as well as greencards.

Federal and state criminal attorneys in Providence Rhode Island

Our Providence Rhode Island criminal defense attorneys appear in all courts where criminal matters are tried, including district courts, state courts and federal district court in matters involving state and federal crimes. If you have been charged, a criminal law attorney in Providence Rhode Island at George J. West & Associates will seek to negotiate with state or federal prosecutors on your behalf for favorable outcomes or dropped charges .  Our Providence Rhode Island criminal law firm is fully prepared and determined to provide aggressive, relentless representation to our clients at trial.

Contact us about any of the following:

  • Driving while intoxicated
  • Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or while intoxicated
  • Homicide
  • Murder
  • Drugs and narcotics
  • Drug trafficking
  • Criminal appeals
  • Assault and battery
  • Habeas Corpus
  • Post-Conviction Relief
  • Vacating Pleas
  • Traffic Offenses

One of our Providence Rhode Island criminal attorneys will seek with aggressiveness and determination to help you avoid penalties such as incarceration, loss of license, fines, and probation.

Other facets of George J. West & Associates: Rhode Island lawyers in accident, real estate, immigration and business law

Our skilled and highly experienced real estate, accident, immigration and business law Rhode Island attorneys handle:

  • Civil litigation (including personal injury, trust, will and estate disputes)
  • Business formation and representation
  • Real estate closings – commercial and residential
  • Immigration law (visas, greencards, deportation defense)

Our attorneys speak Spanish, French, and Italian.  Contact one of the lawyers at the offices of George J. West & Associates if you are in need of a criminal lawyer or business, immigration, real estate or accident lawyer in Providence or anywhere in Rhode Island.  If you have any type of Rhode Island civil law, Rhode Island accident law, Rhode Island business law, Rhode Island real estate law or immigration law problem in Providence, Rhode Island or Massachusetts, please call our offices.

Call 401-861-9042 now to speak to a criminal law attorney or attorney in another legal field in Providence Rhode Island or Massachusetts at George J. West & Associates or reach out to us using our convenient web form.