Business Details
28 Years
experience
Experienced Family Law & Domestic Defense Attorneys in Rhode Island
Assalone Lombardi takes a team approach to family law and domestic defense, combining strategic aggression with compassion to serve clients in Rhode Island. With over 27 years of experience, the firm prioritizes accessibility, responding to client inquiries within 24 hours and offering multilingual support in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and American Sign Language. The attorneys leverage diverse backgrounds and skills to address every facet of clients' cases, using cost-effective resources while maintaining trial-ready expertise.Technology integration enables virtual consultations and document management, ensuring adaptability to modern challenges. The firm's holistic approach connects clients with specialized professionals, including therapists and financial planners, to provide comprehensive support during emotionally complex legal matters.
Services
Family Law
Divorce Representation
Domestic Defense
Juvenile Defense
Estate Planning
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Our team approach provides multiple attorneys' expertise for the cost of one lawyer
- 24-hour response guarantee for client inquiries
- Multilingual support in five languages including American Sign Language
- Trial-tested attorneys with decades of Rhode Island family court experience
- Cost-effective resource allocation using junior staff for routine tasks
What people say
Exceptional representation
Compassionate support
Trial-tested expertise
Prompt communication
Multilingual capabilities
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses complex domestic matters including child custody, support, and property division. Attorneys with decades of Rhode Island court experience develop personalized strategies for clients facing divorce or custody disputes. The team approach ensures multiple perspectives on case strategy while maintaining cost efficiency through appropriate resource allocation.
Divorce Representation
We handle all aspects of divorce proceedings from mediation to trial advocacy. Our attorneys protect clients' interests in asset division, alimony determinations, and post-divorce modifications. The collaborative team structure allows seamless coverage during all case phases while maintaining consistent client communication throughout the process.
Domestic Defense
Defending against domestic violence allegations requires specialized expertise that our team provides. We represent clients in restraining order hearings and related criminal proceedings, focusing on preserving parental rights and professional reputations. Our approach balances aggressive courtroom advocacy with opportunities for resolution outside litigation.
Juvenile Defense
Our juvenile defense practice protects young clients facing charges for offenses ranging from truancy to serious criminal allegations. We work to minimize long-term consequences while addressing underlying issues through appropriate interventions. The team collaborates with youth specialists to develop defense strategies aligned with minors' best interests.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and advance directives tailored to clients' family circumstances. Our approach considers potential challenges to asset distribution plans while ensuring compliance with Rhode Island probate requirements. The service integrates with family law practice to address estate implications of marital dissolution.
People
Veronica Assalone
Founding Partner
With over 27 years of experience, Veronica established the firm's collaborative approach to family law. She maintains trial readiness while prioritizing negotiated resolutions, offering multilingual legal support in five languages.
Victoria S. Lombardi
Managing Partner
As managing partner, Victoria provides strategic case guidance with extensive family court experience. She focuses on client communication and has successfully resolved complex custody and divorce matters through litigation and negotiation.
Jennifer M. Reynolds
Senior Associate Attorney
Jennifer advocates for clients in divorce and custody cases, emphasizing clear communication and practical solutions. Her practice includes both mediation and trial advocacy to achieve favorable outcomes in contested matters.
Questions
What family law matters do you handle?
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, support modifications, property division, and domestic violence defense across Rhode Island.
How does your team approach work?
Our collaborative model uses multiple attorneys' expertise for comprehensive case strategy while maintaining cost efficiency through appropriate resource allocation.
Do you offer multilingual services?
Yes, our senior attorney speaks five languages including Spanish, French, and American Sign Language to better serve diverse clients.
Can you handle urgent family law matters?
We prioritize timely responses and can often arrange emergency court filings for critical situations like custody disputes or protective orders.
What experience do you have with trials?
Our attorneys have extensive trial experience in Rhode Island family courts, maintaining courtroom effectiveness while seeking negotiated resolutions when appropriate.
