Rhode Island Supreme Court Chief Justice

Chief Justice

• Rhode Island Supreme Court, Frank Licht Judicial Complex, 250 Benefit St., Providence, RI, 02903
• Office Phone: (401)222-3943
• TTY: 711

• High School: Moses Brown School, 1967
• College: Northwestern University, BA, 1971
• Graduate School: Suffolk University Law School, JD, 1976

• Appointed by: Governor Donald L. Carcieri
• Term Length Service: Lifetime
• Appointment Date: May 28, 2009

• The Supreme Court consists of a Chief Justice and four Associate Justices. As the court of last resort, the Supreme Court is the final interpreter of state law. The Supreme Court has final appellate jurisdiction over questions of law and equity, supervisory powers over other state courts, and general advisory responsibility to the Legislative and Executive branches of state government concerning the constitutionality of state laws. Regulating admission to the Rhode Island Bar and disciplining its members are also responsibilities of the court.