Justin Lisi

Justin Lisi is an attorney with Ellison Law LLC in Providence, Rhode Island, where he focuses on criminal defense. He previously represented accused individuals through the Rhode Island Public Defender and handled matters ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. Before becoming a lawyer, he served for nearly a decade as a police officer, giving him direct familiarity with investigations, arrests, reports, evidence collection, and law enforcement procedure.

Lisi earned a bachelor’s degree from Rhode Island College, a master’s degree from Roger Williams University, and graduated from Roger Williams University School of Law. During law school, he participated in the Advanced Criminal Defense Clinic and received an Outstanding Clinical Student Award. His education and clinical training provided practical experience with client counseling, criminal procedure, case preparation, and courtroom advocacy.

Lisi has worked on criminal cases from multiple perspectives, first in law enforcement and later as a public defender and private defense attorney. That background gives him familiarity with how police investigations develop, how prosecutors evaluate evidence, and how defense counsel can challenge the government’s case. His practice includes reviewing reports and recordings, investigating facts, filing motions, negotiating charges, and preparing for trial.

Justin Lisi uses prior public defender and police experience in a practice devoted to defending individuals accused of crimes. Lisi’s background is particularly relevant to cases involving disputed police conduct, investigation methods, evidence, and witness credibility. He helps clients understand the criminal process, evaluates constitutional and factual defenses, and prepares cases for negotiation, hearings, suppression issues, or trial depending on the circumstances.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ellison Law LLC
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association

Licensed State

• Rhode Island

Education

• Roger Williams University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Roger Williams University
  Master’s Degree
• Rhode Island College
  Bachelor’s Degree

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