CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD TUESDAY 4/4/2023 DUE TO PASSOVER.
Frank J. Milos, Jr., Esq.
Assistant City Solicitor
Lisette Gomes, Esq.
Phone: (401) 728-0500 Ext. 308
The Office of the City Solicitor furnishes legal advice to the mayor, the City Council, and to all officers, departments, boards and commissions concerning matters arising in connection with the exercise of their official duties, supervises, directs and controls the law work of this City. The Office of the City Solicitor represents the City and the City’s interests in all litigation by or against the City. This office prepares and approves contracts, bonds and other instruments in which the City is concerned, and approves surety bonds required to be given for the protection of the City. In addition, this office prosecutes any violation or alleged violation with the City of the Statutes of the State or the ordinances of the City at the request of the Police Department. Ordinances are prepared for introduction into the Council, upon request of the Council or of any Councilman, or the Mayor, and it shall prepare for the consideration of the Council, comprehensive revisions and codifications of all General Ordinances of the City which are then in effect as required by the Charter.
Any individuals seeking legal assistance for private matters are encouraged to contact the following agencies:
Family Support
400 Warwick Avenue, Suite 12
Warwick, RI 02888
(401) 467-6855
RI Bar Association Volunteer Lawyer Program
41 Sharpe Drive
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 421-7758
Services offered:
All forms of legal assistance
Eligibility criteria:
Low income
275 Westminster Street, Suite 401
Providence, RI 02903
Voice: (401) 831-3150 (voice) - TTY: (401) 831-5335
Services offered:
Advocacy
Legal representation
Legal information and advice
Mental Health Advocate
Department of Behavioral Healthcare
John O. Pastore Campus
57 Howard Avenue - 4th Floor
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-3201
Services offered:
Legal representation
Investigates rights violations
Advocacy services
56 Pine Street, 4th Floor
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 274-2652
Programs and Services
Public Benefits Group
Housing Law Center
Foreclosure Prevention Project
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
Family Preservation Project
Safe Family Project
Consumer Debt Group
Responsible Parent Project
Employment Opportunity Legal Corps
Volunteer Lawyer Program
Holistic Legal Assistance Network
- Mayor Donald R. Grebien