Criminal
Defense Lawyers Protecting Your Rights
With Compassion, Respect and Dignity
We Understand Mistakes Happen
If you have been charged with a crime, Ellison Law can help. We love to advocate for people and have built our practice on representing clients with compassion, respect, and dignity. We understand the stress of being charged with a crime, which is why we are honest with our clients while striving to provide high-quality legal representation. We focus our time and energy on criminal defense. This allows us to give attention and concentrate on the best legal defenses and techniques for somebody who is charged with a crime. Most importantly, we love being criminal defense attorneys, which is why we are so passionate about criminal defense. We love helping people who find themselves caught in the criminal legal system. If you are in need of legal representation in Rhode Island or Massachusetts, do not hesitate to contact Ellison Law today.
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Types of Cases We Handle
"Allyson at Ellison Law delivered outstanding representation from start to finish. She was highly knowledgeable, kind, reassuring, attentive, and consistently proactive in communicating updates/next steps. Her professionalism and commitment gave me complete confidence in my case. I’m extremely grateful for her hard work and highly recommend Allyson & Ellison Law to anyone looking for a reliable, effective legal counsel." Via Google
-Outstanding Representation from Start to Finish
"Muy buen servicio." Via Google
-Cliente Contento
"Allison has executed her job with mindful attention and genuine interest, and I don't believe she's treated me and my case any differently than she would treat herself and her own. You can see when someone is earnest by their actions, that's when intent is visible, and this kind of transparency has been my experience. She did not leave me guessing or in the dark, but was available and communicative. She is invested in her work. I would seek Allison…
-Mindful, Transparent, and Genuinely Invested Legal Representation
Case Results
Dismissed
Criminal Defense
Not guilty
Firearms/Gun Crimes
Dismissed
Assault Cases
Not guilty
Driving Offenses
and DUI
Not guilty
Disorderly Conduct
Meet Our Attorneys
David Ellison
Founding Attorney
Attorney David Ellison is the Founding Attorney of Ellison Law LLC. Attorney Ellison created the firm because he believes that when you are going through the legal system, it is important to have a lawyer who treats you with compassion, respect, and dignity. He believes that your criminal defense lawyer should be honest, strategic and provide a high-quality legal service. This stems from his belief that his clients are people who deserve to have their day in court. His top priority is protecting his client’s rights, and he takes pride in fighting for his clients and treating his clients as human beings rather than another number in the system.
Meet Our Attorneys
Meet Our Attorneys
Allyson Quay
Associate Attorney
Attorney Allyson Quay is an Associate Attorney for Ellison Law LLC. She attended law school with Attorney David Ellison. While in law school, both Attorney Ellison and Attorney Quay recognized each other’s passion for criminal defense.
Now an experienced criminal defense attorney, Allyson has focused on driving offenses, representing clients charged with Driving Under the Influence/ Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test as well as other misdemeanors and felonies. Allyson…
Meet Our Attorneys
Meet Our Attorneys
Justin Lisi
Associate Attorney
Attorney Justin Lisi is an Associate Attorney at Ellison Law, LLC. He is deeply passionate regarding the field of criminal defense and recognizes the immense emotional toll that criminal charges can take on an individual.
Justin is dedicated to advocating for those facing the intimidating prospect of navigating a complex legal system. He is aware of the vulnerability and overwhelming anxiety that often accompanies being accused of a crime…
Meet Our Attorneys
Meet Our Attorneys
Meet Our Staff
Laurie Ellison
Operations Manager
Laurie Ellison is the Operations Manager for Ellison Law LLC. She is a Certified Public Accountant. Prior to joining Ellison Law, she worked as an Internal Audit Manager for the State of Rhode Island and was a Senior Associate at a local public accounting firm in Providence, Rhode Island.
She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Rhode Island. Prior to that, she obtained an Associate Degree from the Community College of Rhode Island.
Meet Our Staff
Meet Our Staff
Hector Botero
Operations Assistant
Hector Botero is an Operations Assistant for Ellison Law LLC. He has a passion for working with and helping people. He is one of the first points of contact for all our new and existing clients. Hector ensures each person receives exceptional customer service.
Hector is in charge performing a variety of administrative tasks. He handles marketing-related tasks including creating content for social media.
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High-Quality, Strategic Legal Representation
Our lawyers at Ellison Law LLC are extremely passionate about being criminal defense lawyers. We believe in treating our clients as if they are friends and family rather than just another client. We became lawyers because we love to advocate for people. We have developed a wealth of experience over the years representing people on all sorts of crimes from misdemeanors to felonies punishable by life in prison. We strive to represent our clients with compassion, honesty and dignity. We will make sure to be responsive to all of your questions and thoughts surrounding your case. When you hire Ellison Law LLC for your legal matter, you can be assured that you have a passionate, strategic and experienced lawyer on your side. If you have been charged with a crime, do not take any chances, contact Ellison Law LLC to handle your case today.
Advocating For You
When you hire Ellison Law LLC, not only are you getting passionate, experienced, and skilled lawyers in your corner, but you’re getting lawyers who understand the importance of empathy, honesty, and trustworthiness. We love to advocate for you.
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Providence, RI 02903
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161 S main St
Fall River, MA 02721
Providence Office
225 Dyer St 2nd Floor
Providence, RI 02903
Fall River Office
161 S main St
Fall River, MA 02721
Phone: 401-230-5520
Fax: 401-867-2950
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