Edward H. Newman at a glance
- Current role
- Magistrate
- Jurisdiction
- Rhode Island · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Edward H. Newman
Magistrate · Rhode Island Family Court
Biography
Professional career
- Town Solicitor of Richmond (1975–1981), assistant Town Solicitor of Hopkinton (1978), Richmond probate judge (1988–2002), Family Court magistrate appointed December 17, 2002.
Education
- Providence College BA (1969), Suffolk University Law School JD (1972), Rhode Island bar (1972), District of Rhode Island admission (1972), US Tax Court (1974) and US Supreme Court (1978).
- Providence College — Providence College; bio-691aec706e3d; user_supplied_research
- Suffolk University Law School — Suffolk University Law School; bio-691aec706e3d; user_supplied_research
Additional information
- Public Service: Town Solicitor, Richmond, RI (1975–1981) Probate Judge, Richmond, RI (since 1988) Member, Rhode Island Supreme Court Ethics Advisory Panel (since 1996)
- Pro Bono Award for Excellence and Continuing Service Award (1994).
- Woodriver Health Center treasurer (1984–1993).
- Olean Center director (1983–1987)
- Providence College visiting lecturer (1974–1987), RI Bar Association and Roger Williams law lecturer.
- Richmond Democratic Town Committee chair (1984–1986)
- Washington County Bar treasurer, vice president and president
- Trial Lawyers Association vice president.
- Ethics Advisory Panel chair
- Family Law American Inn of Court president
- ABA Family Law council member
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers fellow; former Bail Commission member.
- While Newman is active in the Rhode Island Family Court, his career also includes significant contributions to legal ethics, community service, and bar association leadership
- Newman has received awards such as the Pro Bono Award for Excellence and the Continuing Service Award
- Edward H. Newman serves as magistrate on the Rhode Island Family Court.
- Educational background includes Providence College
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Cell Phone Use
Courtwide
Rhode Island Supreme Court courthouse rules prohibit cellular telephone use in courtrooms and prohibit cell-phone camera and video use in the courthouse.
Cellular telephone use is strictly prohibited in the courtrooms. Cellular telephone camera and video is strictly prohibited in the courthouse.Supreme Court Courthouse Rules ↗
Recording and broadcasting
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Rhode Island courthouse rules list photographic and audio-visual equipment, including cameras and audio or video recorders, as prohibited items.
No photographic or audio-visual equipment of any type, including cameras, video, or audio recorders or players.Supreme Court Courthouse Rules ↗
Sources
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Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Rhode Island Judiciary official judicial roster
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