John R. Bernardo III Wakefield Criminal Lawyer

Attorney Bernardo has been practicing in Rhode Island for over thirty years concentrating in criminal defense, DUIs and Refusal Charges as well as all misdemeanor and felony charges as well as serious personal injury claims. Attorney Bernardo's successful cases have been cited in Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly (a state-wide legal periodical) numerous times. He has been instrumental in developing and changing the law in drug cases and traffic violations.

Many persons charged with a DUI are hopeful that if their case can not be dismissed that maybe a lesser charge could be possible and maybe even a charge that does not include a a 'record of conviction ' or a loss of license. When Attorney Bernardo takes on a new DUI case his first goal is to determine if there is any possible way to have the charged dismissed. If a dismissal is not possible, he then will explore the likelihood of alternate dispositions involving a charge other than a DUI including a charge where there is no record of conviction or loss of license. Attorney Bernardo has been very successful in defending DUI charges and some of his many recent (in the last three months) outcomes are as follows:

-> DUI dismissed for lack of Probable Cause to Arrest after an accident. Mike J., Pawtucket

-> DUI dismissed for lack of reasonable grounds to stop (911 caller proved inaccurate) Carilynn, Warwick

-> DUI amended to Reckless driving- Filed with no loss of License (prosecution unable to prove operation). Rick D. South Kingstown, RI

--> DUI amended to Reckless Driving (breath test extrapolation argument) Thomas D. State Police

->Second Offense DUI amended to Reckless driving (first conviction defective) Nicole, Newport

Attorney Bernardo is impassioned and relentless when advocating for his clients rights. He treats all his clients with respect and dignity and he understands the importance of clearing his clients' good name and protecting them from conviction. Attorney Bernardo will explore and use every means available to defend his clients in court in order to exonerate them from their charge or reduce or lessen the consequences.

Attorney Bernardo has settled motor vehicle injury cases and wrongful death claims totaling over millions of dollars during his 35 years of practice !

Attorney Bernardo is available 24 hours a day for emergency contact for prospective and current clients. He is also available to practicing attorneys for referral and advice.

John R. Bernardo III, a dedicated criminal lawyer in Wakefield, is committed to protecting clients and defending their rights.

Attorney Bernardo has been practicing in Rhode Island for over thirty years concentrating in criminal defense, DUIs and Refusal Charges as well as all misdemeanor and felony charges as well as serious personal injury claims. Attorney Bernardo's successful cases have been cited in Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly (a state-wide legal periodical) numerous times. He has been instrumental in developing and changing the law in drug cases and traffic violations.

Many persons charged with a DUI are hopeful that if their case can not be dismissed that maybe a lesser charge could be possible and maybe even a charge that does not include a a 'record of conviction ' or a loss of license. When Attorney Bernardo takes on a new DUI case his first goal is to determine if there is any possible way to have the charged dismissed. If a dismissal is not possible, he then will explore the likelihood of alternate dispositions involving a charge other than a DUI including a charge where there is no record of conviction or loss of license. Attorney Bernardo has been very successful in defending DUI charges and some of his many recent (in the last three months) outcomes are as follows:

-> DUI dismissed for lack of Probable Cause to Arrest after an accident. Mike J., Pawtucket

-> DUI dismissed for lack of reasonable grounds to stop (911 caller proved inaccurate) Carilynn, Warwick

-> DUI amended to Reckless driving- Filed with no loss of License (prosecution unable to prove operation). Rick D. South Kingstown, RI

--> DUI amended to Reckless Driving (breath test extrapolation argument) Thomas D. State Police

->Second Offense DUI amended to Reckless driving (first conviction defective) Nicole, Newport

Attorney Bernardo is impassioned and relentless when advocating for his clients rights. He treats all his clients with respect and dignity and he understands the importance of clearing his clients' good name and protecting them from conviction. Attorney Bernardo will explore and use every means available to defend his clients in court in order to exonerate them from their charge or reduce or lessen the consequences.

Attorney Bernardo has settled motor vehicle injury cases and wrongful death claims totaling over millions of dollars during his 35 years of practice !

Attorney Bernardo is available 24 hours a day for emergency contact for prospective and current clients. He is also available to practicing attorneys for referral and advice.

John R. Bernardo III, a dedicated criminal lawyer in Wakefield, is committed to protecting clients and defending their rights.