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John L. Calcagni III - Providence, RI

72 Clifford St #300 Providence, RI 02903

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Updated: 03/01/2022

Providence Criminal Litigation Lawyer

Overview

Attorney Calcagni is skilled at both criminal and civil litigation. He formerly served as a military prosecutor in the U.S. Army JAG Corps and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice. Military Defense Attorney Calcagni is admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals, as well as the state and federal courts in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Florida.

Attorney Calcagni prosecuted hundreds of crimes involving drug use, possession and distribution; simple and domestic assault; assault with deadly weapons; gang-related assault; manslaughter; murder; attempted murder; possession, manufacture and distribution of child pornography; solicitation of minors; child abuse; rape; carnal knowledge or statutory rape; weapons-related charges; burglary; breaking and entering; possession of bomb-making materials; terrorism-related offenses; fraud; identity fraud; larceny; destruction of property; financial crimes; traffic violations; driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; trespassing; conspiracy; and attempt-related offenses.

He now uses the extensive investigation and trial experience he acquired as federal prosecutor to represent his clients in Criminal Defense matters in State, Federal and Military Courts.

Attorney Calcagni is also an experienced civil litigator. He formerly belonged to a boutique civil litigation firm that specializes in representing Plaintiffs in Complex Personal Injury actions such as medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, nursing home negligence, and product liability.

Attorney Calcagni represented Plaintiffs in all aspects of civil litigation, both in discovery and at trial. His clients are well-served by his pretrial investigation, trial preparation and commitment to maximizing the value of each case for settlement or trial.

About John L. Calcagni III

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Litigation
  • Civil Litigation
  • Drug Use, Possession and Distribution
  • Simple and Domestic Assault
  • Assault With Deadly Weapons
  • Gang-Related Assault
  • Manslaughter
  • Murder
  • Attempted Murder
  • Possession
  • Manufacture and Distribution of Child Pornography
  • Solicitation of Minors
  • Child Abuse
  • Rape
  • Carnal Knowledge or Statutory Rape
  • Weapons-Related Charges
  • Burglary
  • Breaking and Entering
  • Possession of Bomb-Making Materials
  • Terrorism-Related Offenses
  • Fraud
  • Identity Fraud
  • Larceny
  • Destruction of Property
  • Financial Crimes
  • Traffic Violations
  • Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
  • Trespassing
  • Conspiracy
  • Attempt-Related Offenses
  • Federal Criminal Defense

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • Rhode Island, 2003
  • Massachusetts, 2003
  • Connecticut, 2005
  • New York, 2005
  • Florida, 2008
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 2004
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 2010
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 2010
  • U.S. District Court District of Rhode Island, 2008
  • U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 2008
  • U.S. District Court District of Connecticut, 2009
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, 2010
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 2004
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 2011
  • U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals, 2011
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 2011
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 2009

Education

  • The Judge Advocate General's School U.S. Army, Charlottesville, Virginia, 2004
  • Roger Williams University School of Law, Bristol, Rhode Island, 2003
    Honors: magna cum laude
  • Bryant University, Smithfield, Rhode Island, 2000
    Honors: cum laude

Past Positions

  • U.S. Army Reserves – Judge Advocate General’s Corps, 2008-Present
  • U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, Senior Defense Counsel
  • U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, Deputy Regional Defense Council
  • U.S. Army – Judge Advocate General’s Corps., 2004-2008
  • Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
  • 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, New York
  • Chief, Military Justice, 2006-2007
  • Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, 2004-2008

Achievements

Other Sources of Feedback About John L. Calcagni III

Included on the 2024 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 2023 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
  • 2022 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
  • 2021 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
  • 2020 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
  • 2019 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
  • 2018 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
  • 2017 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
  • 2016 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
  • 2015 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
  • 2014 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
  • 2013 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list
  • 2012 Rhode Island Super Lawyers list

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72 Clifford St #300 Providence, RI 02903

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  • 401-351-5101

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