Danielle R. Menard

Danielle R. Menard serves as Of Counsel to Daley Orton and practices in criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Over a legal career exceeding 25 years, she has represented individuals in complex matters in state and federal courts. Her criminal defense work includes serious felony cases involving murder, assault, DUI, and child molestation charges. Her broader practice includes divorce and family court litigation, personal injury claims, toxic tort matters, and real estate disputes.

Danielle earned a J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law in 1995 and a B.S. in General Business Studies from the University of Maryland in 1988. Her business education and legal training support a practice involving both personal disputes and complex litigation. She is admitted to courts in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, and California, along with several federal courts. She is also a certified mediator, adding formal dispute-resolution training to her courtroom and litigation experience.

Danielle’s criminal defense practice includes matters carrying serious potential consequences, requiring close review of evidence, procedure, and legal strategy. Her family law work includes divorce and other Family Court disputes, while her civil practice includes injury claims, toxic tort matters, and real estate conflicts. Working across these areas has given her experience with different evidentiary records, client needs, and procedural settings. Her multijurisdictional admissions further reflect a career involving varied state and federal legal environments.

Danielle R. Menard belongs to bar associations in Rhode Island, New York, and California. Her practice combines criminal defense with family and civil litigation, supported by decades of courtroom experience and mediation training. She represents clients whose cases can involve personal liberty, family relationships, physical injury, property, or complex factual disputes. Her background allows her to approach each matter with attention to procedural requirements, negotiation opportunities, litigation risks, and the practical consequences that legal decisions can create for clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Daley & Orton, LLC
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, R.I. Bar Association

Licensed State

• Rhode Island
• Massachusetts
• New York
• California

Education

• Southwestern University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Maryland
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in General Business Studies

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