Comerford & Saccoccio, LLC

At Comerford & Saccoccio, our attorneys are experienced legal professionals who are dedicated to getting you the results you want. Together, attorneys David Comerford and Frank Saccoccio have more than 30 years of legal experience and handle a wide range of legal issues. Whether you have recently been fired, quit or laid off from your job and need unemployment benefits to make ends meet, are involved in a family law dispute, are facing criminal charges or are engaged in a landlord-tenant dispute, we can help. Located in Johnston, Comerford & Saccoccio provides trusted, effective legal advice and counsel to clients throughout Rhode Island and also handles unemployment claims in Massachusetts. Unemployment Law Obtaining unemployment benefits can be very complex and require a comprehensive evaluation of your documentation. At Comerford & Saccoccio, we represent clients after they have been denied benefits. If your claim for unemployment benefits has been denied attorneys David Comerford and Frank Saccoccio will work with you to try to obtain your benefits. Rhode Island Criminal Defense Attorneys If you or a loved one have been charged with a crime, you need experienced lawyers defending your rights, your freedom and your future. At Comerford & Saccoccio, we zealously stand up for our clients’ rights. Our attorneys work hard to fight our clients’ criminal charges and help them obtain the best possible outcome. Family Law Family law disputes can quickly erupt into highly contentious, emotional events that may result in lengthy and expensive litigation. At Comerford & Saccoccio, our attorneys are committed to resolving our clients’ divorce, child custody and property division disputes using the most effective and efficient method possible. Clients know they will be represented by attorneys who provide them with honest, ethical advice in a straightforward manner. Landlord-Tenant Law At Comerford & Saccoccio, we provide effective legal counsel to landlords and tenants engaged in disputes regarding commercial and residential property. Our services include lease review and drafting, representation during evictions, overdue rent, security deposits and property use disputes. We consult both landlords and tenants regarding minimum housing violations and lead based paint hazards.

DUI/DWI Defense Attorneys Drunk driving charges should not be taken lightly. If convicted, you face serious penalties, including substantial fines and jail time. At Comerford & Saccoccio, our attorneys help clients fight their criminal charges, keep their driver’s licenses and move forward with their lives. Our firm provides strong, effective DWI defense to clients in Providence and throughout Rhode Island. Comerford & Saccoccio: Experienced. Dedicated. Prepared. DWI Defense Rhode Island law enforcement takes DWIs seriously. Penalties for a first- or second-time offense include fines, community service and alcohol education classes, license suspension, and possible jail time. These penalties are increased when your blood alcohol content (BAC) is above a set limit. If you have been charged with multiple DWIs, you may be charged with a felony. If convicted, you face substantial fines and prison time. In addition, the consequences of a felony conviction will follow you for life. At Comerford & Saccoccio, we build strong, solid criminal defense strategies. Our lawyers thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding our clients’ DWI charges. Was the traffic stop legal? Was there probable cause to administer a field sobriety test or Breathalyzer? Was the Breathalyzer properly calibrated? Were sobriety tests administered within appropriate time frames? If we find any indication that your rights were violated, we will fight to have evidence thrown out and your charges dismissed. Breathalyzer Refusal In Rhode Island, DWI and Breathalyzer refusal charges often go hand-in-hand. Refusing to take the breath test may result in addition civil charges being brought against you. At Comerford & Saccoccio, we provide defense in criminal court and the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal. We negotiate firmly on our clients’ behalves to get their DWI or refusal cases dismissed or reduced to lesser charges. When litigation is necessary, we provide clients with the representation they need to defend their rights and protect their driving privileges. Driving On A Suspended License If your license was suspended due to a DWI and you were caught driving on that suspended license, you are facing a serious charge with a mandatory 10-day jail sentence. It is important to contact an experienced attorney immediately to protect your rights.