Morgan Alger

Morgan Alger is an associate attorney at Marin & Murphy Law Firm in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. She represents individuals facing DUI charges, domestic violence allegations, drug possession cases, contested traffic violations, and expungement petitions. Alger appears in Rhode Island District Court, Superior Court, the Traffic Tribunal, and municipal courts, helping clients understand the charges against them, evaluate defense options, and protect their records, licenses, and future opportunities.

Alger earned her J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2024. She also received an M.S. in Criminal Justice from Roger Williams University and a B.S. from the University of Rhode Island. During law school, she served as an ABA Legal Education Police Practices Consortium Fellow and became a finalist in the Esther Clark Moot Court Competition, where she argued before the Rhode Island Supreme Court.

Alger completed two Rule 9 internships with the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office, working in the Special Victims Unit and the Narcotics and Violent Crime Unit. She later served as a staff attorney with Rhode Island Legal Services’ Housing Law Center, representing low-income residents in contested eviction proceedings. Her earlier work as a FINRA-registered securities representative also gives her insight into the professional and financial consequences that criminal charges can create.

Morgan Alger brings prosecution-side training, public interest advocacy, and practical client service to her criminal defense practice. Her background helps her assess evidence, anticipate government strategy, and explain legal proceedings in clear terms. She works with clients facing first-time and other criminal matters across Rhode Island, providing careful preparation and focused representation while helping them address immediate court concerns and the longer-term effects of a criminal record.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Marin & Murphy Law Firm
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association

Licensed State

• Rhode Island

Education

• Roger Williams University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Roger Williams University
  MS in Criminal Justice
• University of Rhode Island
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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