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Larochelle Law - Providence, RI

1 Turks Head PlaceSuite 1440 Providence, RI 02903

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25

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Updated: 02/18/2024

Providence Criminal Law Firm

Overview

Achieving outstanding results for my clients is worth the time that it takes to be thoroughly prepared for aggressive advocacy. I am a former Rhode Island state prosecutor who has represented clients in complex and highly sensitive litigation matters in Rhode Island Family Court and in District, Superior, Supreme and Federal Court in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

For all legal matters, I review the facts and evidence, researching the law that is applicable to those facts...

Achieving outstanding results for my clients is worth the time that it takes to be thoroughly prepared for aggressive advocacy. I am a former Rhode Island state prosecutor who has represented clients in complex and highly sensitive litigation matters in Rhode Island Family Court and in District, Superior, Supreme and Federal Court in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

For all legal matters, I review the facts and evidence, researching the law that is applicable to those facts. Thereafter, I give great consideration to making strategic and tactical decisions specific for each case. I discuss with you my proposed strategy, remaining open-minded to your input. Throughout the process, I am happy to answer all of your questions so that you know our plan and what to expect.

I am the most competitive attorney I know. I perform well under pressure. I don't give up; I find a way to win. I never save anything for the swim back.

In Family Court, I have litigated many types of cases, including complex divorces, contentious child custody matters, and unusual visitation situations. I am a certified by the Rhode Island Family Court as a Guardian Ad Litem.

In Criminal defense advocacy, I apply my extensive criminal law knowledge and experience to representing clients in all criminal matters - from serious felonies such as murder, sex crimes, and distribution of controlled substances – to misdemeanor cases such as domestic assaults and traffic-related offenses. I have litigated over one hundred DUI cases.

At my most recent jury trial, which concluded on 27 September 2019 in Providence Superior Court, my co-counsel and I received a not-guilty verdict on all counts in a First Degree Sexual Assault case.

I represent clients in state and federal courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I am admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States of America.

I have written and argued well-known cases before the Rhode Island Supreme Court, including prevailing against then-Attorney General Sheldon Whitehouse in the seminal case of Diane S. Cronan ex rel. State v. John J. Cronan 774 A.2d 866. I have also written and argued often-cited cases such as State v. Paull and State v. Chalk.

Call me at 401-421-4407 or 401-400-2227 to discuss your legal matter now at no cost.

About Larochelle Law

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Law 50%
  • DUI/DWI
  • Family Law 50%
  • Divorce

Litigation

  • 95%

Languages

  • English (Primary)
  • Spanish

Previous Law Firm Name

  • Larochelle & MacDonald, Inc., October 1, 2000

Classes and Seminars

  • Expungements and Sealing Records CLE , Rhode Island Bar Association, January 24, 2020

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Office Information

Address

1 Turks Head PlaceSuite 1440 Providence, RI 02903

Fax

  • 401-421-1442 (Larochelle Law fax)

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Yes

Accepts Credit Cards

Yes

Office Hours

Monday through Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Saturdays by appointment

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Lawyers at Larochelle Law selected for a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

  • Highest Possible Rating in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards - Martindale-Hubbell, January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Published

Articles

  • Clearing the Record: How to Seal Criminal Records and Expunge Criminal Convictions in Rhode Island, Rhode Island Bar Association's Bar Journal, December , 2019
    Detailed analysis of how to Seal Criminal Records and Expunge Criminal Convictions in Rhode Island

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By Anonymous on Mar. 02, 2020
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

In 2005 I hired John Larochelle to change custody to me from my ex-wife. I knew that this would be almost impossible as I lived in Texas and my Ex-wife and daughters ages 3 and 4 lived in Rhode Island. Mr. Larochelle argued my case in family court and won! My Ex-wife attorney then argued this case with the Rhode Island Supreme court which put a hold on me bringing my daughters back to Texas on a technicality as the presiding judge did not stipulate the reason of the changed custody in the court documents. Mr. Larochelle argued my case again with a new trial and was granted full custody and I brought them back to Texas. 15 yrs. later I am writing this review because without Mr. Larochelle my daughters? lives would be certainly different. I am proud to say my oldest has enlisted in the USAF and younger daughter has been accepted to the University of Texas to study neurology

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replied on Apr. 13, 2020
Thank you for your kind words and for remembering my legal skills fifteen years later! It was gratifying to achieve victory for you at a trial and again when I represented you for your appeal. Best of luck to you and your family, my friend!
By Anonymous on Mar. 28, 2023
Verified Client

4.5 out of 5 stars

John far exceeded my expectations. He left no stone unturned. Faced with the unfortunate task of having to seek legal advice I was naturally a bit trepidatious. Hiring John was the right decision. His expertise and attention to detail is unprecedented. I never felt as if he was " on the clock". He returned my calls in a timely fashion and answered all my questions in a better than satisfactory manner. A total Pro

By James O. on Sep. 21, 2022
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

For years, John Larochelle has been an A+ lawyer for me ? most recently for divorce. He promptly returned every email and telephone call with a thorough answer. John is a first-class lawyer who knows how to negotiate and when to press an advantage. He helped me to get the results I wanted. I hope I don?t need to use his services again, but if I do, I know I have a gladiator in the legal arena fighting for me.

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Larochelle Law

replied on Sep. 23, 2022
I enjoyed representing you, James. Thank you for taking the time to tell others about your experience with me.
By Anonymous on Apr. 03, 2021
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

John literally saved my life. I am eternally grateful to him. He defended my innocence and did not stop until the truth prevailed!

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Larochelle Law

replied on Apr. 05, 2021
We left no stone unturned in order to achieve a well-deserved victory. Thank you for sharing our successful result.
By Anonymous on Apr. 01, 2021
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Attorney John Larochelle defended my son in false criminal charges that were filed against him. He was wonderful in thoroughly explaining the legal process/jargon and options. Explaining things in layman's terms was of utmost importance to us and gave us a full understanding of what was happening. We were in very good hands with Attorney Larochelle. Whenever contacting him, we heard back within 12 hours usually.

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Larochelle Law

replied on Apr. 02, 2021
Thank you, LL. I am happy to explain every aspect of a legal case so that my clients understand all components of my plan to achieve an outstanding result. Being responsive is a priority at my law office.
By Anonymous on Jan. 04, 2021
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

I am extremely happy with the amount of care John put into my case in 2020. The level of personal attention was outstanding and he was able to push through all obstacles we faced while processing my case in the middle of a pandemic. This is a testament to dedication that far exceeded my expectations and resulted in a favorable outcome. I highly recommend that if you require representation you place your trust in Larochelle Law.

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replied on Jan. 05, 2021
Thank you for notifying potential clients about Larochelle Law's responsiveness, dedication, and preparedness for every aspect of your case.
By Anonymous on Dec. 31, 2020
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

First of all I would like to thank John for the unbelievable result he got me when my now ex partner leveld domestic abuse charges against me. He truly went above and beyond to help and was a calming figure in an otherwise extremely stressful time. When I first me John I explained to him that I was not a US citizen and I was worried that my path to citizenship would be stopped by this allegation. John through his legal expertise was able to get the charges dismissed at the pretrial hearing, which was an even better result than either one of us had anticipated, ensuring that my path to US citizenship remained open and clear. I could not recomend any one better to legally represent you. Thank you again John

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Larochelle Law

replied on Sep. 23, 2022
Thank you for your strong recommendation of my legal services. It was a pleasure to help you.
By Anonymous on Nov. 27, 2020
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

John?s stellar representation was able to immediately resolve an unfair restraining order issued against me, resulting in the case being quickly resolved and dismissed. John?s consideration of every angle, and his constant, confident, calm support of my case, not only made a traumatic and emotional ordeal manageable, but it also achieved quick results. John?s broad knowledge and intimate expertise in handling multiple types of cases in both RI and MA, as well as his meticulous attention to detail was, I believe, key to our case?s quick dismissal. I cannot recommend John highly enough for his integrity, knowledge, experience, thoroughness, and kindness. There are many lawyers out there, but I needed the best of the best. Fortunately, I chose wisely, and I hope that my review will help others choose John and be able to receive the same level of representation.

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replied on Nov. 29, 2020
I am grateful for you taking the to share your experience of my comprehensive preparation for a successful defense of a restraining order case. It was satisfying to win your case and have the restraining order dismissed after the first hearing.
By Anonymous on Oct. 16, 2020
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

The best of the best !! You won?t regret it .. He works with you every step of the way ...and very affordable if you want a great win.. He won my case with custody battle and very great full the case was a victory! I know the father of my child doesn?t give up and refuse to take a loss . But we are prepared and John is on stand by for another great win! God brings great people in your life to be a helping hand to you !

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Larochelle Law

replied on Oct. 17, 2020
Together, we made sure we were prepared for every court hearing. Yesterday, at the third court hearing, the judge gave you everything we fought for. It was satisfying to achieve total victory versus an attorney and his client (your child’s father) who fought us every step of the way.
By Anonymous on Sep. 08, 2020
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

I sent attorney Larachelle an email with my issue and he called me within an hour. Excellent service!!!!!

By Anonymous on Aug. 18, 2020
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

In my time of need, I relied upon other people's reviews and connected with John. He is a dedicated, responsive lawyer who achieves outstanding results. His qualities of compassion and patience, coupled with his ability to translate the legal precepts put me at ease during a stressful time. I felt confident accepting his guidance. If I could rate him a 10 I would! He was there for me and will be for you too.

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replied on Aug. 19, 2020
I enjoy achieving excellent results for my clients. It was a pleasure to work with you.
By John S. on Jun. 19, 2020
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

John was able to provide professional assistance to a family legal issue that would have been difficult to navigate on our own. John took his time to understand the matter at hand and offer services that met the needs we were facing as a family. John brings compassion and advice that is not only helpful and meaningful, but spot on and reassuring. We were able to resolve our matter in a timely fashion without feeling rushed. I will continue to use his services if a matter comes again and is highly recommended if you have a family court matter as well. Thank you, John.

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Larochelle Law

replied on Jun. 21, 2020
I am grateful that you shared your experience having me resolve your family court matter. I appreciate you noting my meaningful, reassuring advice. I welcome the opportunity to work for you again.
By Anonymous on May. 08, 2020
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

I cannot begin to tell you how happy and beyond pleased with Attorney John Larochelle. I found myself in a very bad position back in January and really had no idea where to go. I met with several other attorneys who all made me feel that I was pretty much out of luck and could not give me straight answers. I found John online and read his reviews. They were amazing - I called him up on a Friday afternoon and I was meeting with him in his office on Saturday morning. John is by far one of the most thorough and caring attorneys I have ever met. He truly has YOUR BEST interest at heart and will do everything in his power to get you the best possible outcome. I HIGHLY recommend John as an attorney. He is in constant communication with you through every single step whether it be morning, noon, or night. Any questions were always answered with certainty and I had never felt so positive about a negative situation in my life. I truly cannot thank John enough for all his hard work and genuine caring demeanor. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

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Larochelle Law

replied on Jun. 21, 2020
Thank you for your five-star review. I remember when we first met that you said my reviews seemed almost too good to be true. It is gratifying to have been able to achieve such an outstanding result in your case that now your review is among those that show potential clients the hard work, the timely communication, and the results that I deliver. It was a pleasure to work for you.
By Anonymous on Apr. 13, 2020
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Beyond-belief legal service - thank you, John! I contacted John Larochelle about an emergency Family Court matter concerning my young child. I was astounded at John?s dedication to my crisis. I sent an email to him at 10:00 pm. I received John?s thorough response at 2:00 am. Not being able to sleep because of this stressful emergency, I replied back to him at 4:20 am. My phone rang at 5:15 am. It was John, who took 40 minutes to explain our best course of action, what I needed to do to help him achieve my goal, and what he would be doing. The rest of the day, John answered all of my texts and phone calls and did everything he said he would do. He worked on my case until after 7:00 pm. This morning at 4:15 am, John was up early to work on getting my urgent matter to a judge before 9:00 am. I can?t imagine the attorneys who work for presidents and princes could exceed the attention and service John gave to solving my crisis.

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Larochelle Law

replied on Apr. 16, 2020
I am happy to give my clients top-of-the line five-star service by promptly and thoroughly responding to every inquiry, no matter what time of day it is. Thank you for writing such a wonderful review that showcases how hard I work for my clients.
By Anonymous on Mar. 19, 2020
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

John is a competent, caring and detailed lawyer. He left no stone unturned, resulting in an A+ conclusion. I would not hesitate to call on John again should a need arise. Thank You John

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Larochelle Law

replied on Apr. 13, 2020
I appreciate you taking the time to let others know that I will leave no stone unturned in order to achieve an A+ result.
By Anonymous on Feb. 15, 2020
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

From the moment I met John, he was professional and sincere and displayed a lot of enthusiasm toward my case. He explained what needed to be done step by step until I was satisfied with what he told me. He handled the matter quickly and completely and I would highly recommend him to handle any and all legal matters for you. I find John to be talented, humble and very sincere. He will also work for you to see that you get the best outcome possible.

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Larochelle Law

replied on Feb. 15, 2020
SW, it was a pleasure to get an outstanding for you. You are a very deserving person for the result we achieved together.
By Alpeshkumar P. on Feb. 06, 2020
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

I contacted John in the evening to address a bad situation that was getting worse. John got back to me within 15 minutes. I discussed my problem with John and hired him the next day. John always updated me about negotiations he was having had with the other side - emails and phone calls. In the end, John got a better result than I expected. John Larochelle is my lawyer for life.

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Larochelle Law

replied on Feb. 15, 2020
Thank you for your review. I remember the night you called me. I also remember the day you told me we achieved a better result than what we thought was likely. It was a pleasure to work for a good person like you, AP.
By Savannah R. on Jan. 22, 2020
Verified Client

5.0 out of 5 stars

After doing some research and a free consultation with John, I hired him to be my divorce/child custody attorney and have had no disappointments. Though our case is still in the works, John's passion and work ethic leaves me not much worry. He responds quickly to emails as well as quickly and effectively to motions; his availability is impeccable for someone so busy and in-demand, he works through the weekend as well as late nights. Aside from just trying to "win", he cares about his clients well-being, and really listens to your concerns and does well with assuring that he will fight and work tirelessly for the best possible outcome. If you are considering John, then you have nothing to worry about. Lastly, with notice to his legal assistant, Kathy, you can expect open communication and efficient work from her as well.

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Larochelle Law

replied on Feb. 15, 2020
I continue to enjoy making progress in your case, SR. My competitive nature and work ethic are enhanced by terrific assistance from Kathy and Andrea, my trusted and dependable legal assistants.

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