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Rhode Island Attorney License Lookup

Search 6,580 attorneys registered with the Rhode Island Bar Association (unified/mandatory bar) by name or bar number. Every record shows the official license status and as-of date.

6,580
currently registered attorneys
Rhode Island Bar Association publishes no single roster total; verified against the ABA resident-active benchmark (3,815)
6,580
on active status
3,293+
active with a Rhode Island business address
lower bound; 1,718 actives have no address on file

How to verify a Rhode Island attorney

  1. Search the attorney by name or bar number in the search box above — it pulls the official Rhode Island Bar Association (unified/mandatory bar) record.
  2. Confirm the license status reads "active" (not suspended, disbarred, inactive, or not eligible).
  3. Check the disciplinary standing — disbarred or suspended is a public record you can see before you hire.
  4. Cross-check the bar number and admission year against anything the attorney told you.

Rhode Island attorneys — last name “X”

Active Rhode Island attorneys with last names starting “X.” Use the search box above for an exact name or bar number.

Disciplinary actions

See Rhode Island attorney disciplinary actions (0 attorneys currently disbarred or suspended of record).

Frequently asked questions

How do I check if a lawyer is licensed in Rhode Island?

Search their name or bar number in the lookup above. It returns the official Rhode Island Bar Association (unified/mandatory bar) record, including current license status and admission year. If no record comes back, the person may not be licensed in Rhode Island.

How many attorneys are registered in Rhode Island?

6,580 attorneys are registered with the Rhode Island Bar Association (unified/mandatory bar), and 6,580 are on active status. Every record here shows the official license status and as-of date.

Is Rhode Island attorney discipline public?

Yes. License status, including disbarment and suspension of record, is public information published by the Rhode Island Bar Association (unified/mandatory bar). 0 Rhode Island attorneys are currently disbarred or suspended of record.

What is a bar number?

A bar number is the unique ID the Rhode Island Bar Association (unified/mandatory bar) assigns to each admitted attorney. It is the most reliable way to confirm you are looking at the right person, especially for common names.

Does this cost anything?

No. Looking up a Rhode Island attorney's license and disciplinary standing on this site is free and requires no account.

Data sources & last updated

This site republishes official public records and is not legal advice, a lawyer referral service, or a consumer reporting agency. Information here may not be used to make decisions about employment, tenancy, or credit (FCRA). Records are shown as published by their official sources and may contain errors or be out of date; consult the linked official source to verify. To correct or dispute a record, contact the licensing authority of record.