Law Office of John L. Calcagni, III - Providence, RI
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Providence, RI
72 Clifford St #300 Providence, RI 02903
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Providence Criminal Defense Law Firm
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Appeals
- Property Offenses
- Miscellaneous Offenses
- Assault Offenses
- Theft Offenses
- Domestic Violence Offenses
- White Collar Crimes
- White Collar Crimes (Fraud)
- Conspiracy
- Drugs or Narcotics Offenses
- Motor Vehicle Offenses
- Firearms and Weapons Offenses
- Sex Crimes
- Homicide or Murder Offenses
- Kidnapping & Related Offenses
- Bail Hearings
- Grand Jury Representation
- Warrants
- Violation Hearings
- Federal Criminal Defense
Firm Information
Overview
Attorney Calcagni is a highly skilled, aggressive and experienced criminal defense trial attorney. He is a former military prosecutor in the U.S. Army JAG Corps where he prosecuted hundreds of complex felony cases in the United States and abroad. Attorney Calcagni also served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney with U.S. Attorney's Office in New York. As a prosecutor, attorney Calcagni never lost a single case. He is admitted to practice in state and federal courts in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut and Florida, as well as the Army Court of Criminal Appeals, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 1st and 2nd Circuit Courts of Appeals, U.S. District Court for the District of Colombia and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Attorney Calcagni prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases involving the possession, trafficking, and distribution of controlled substances and illegal drugs; 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; sexual assault; statutory rape; child molestation; weapons-related charges; firearms 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 pretrial investigation, litigation and trial skills he acquired as federal prosecutor to represent his clients in criminal defense matters in state, federal and military courts on a worldwide basis.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Law Office of John L. Calcagni, III selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Calcagni, III, John L. On a Super Lawyers® List
Honors
- Litigator of the Year, 2021
- Lawyers of Distinction, 2021
- Premier 100
- America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2021
- Best Attorney's of America
- Top 10 2021 Criminal Defense Attorney, 2021
- Super Lawyers
Attorneys
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Contact
72 Clifford St #300
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-351-5100
Fax: 401-351-5101
Email: Send a message
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http://www.calcagnilaw.com/
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https://www.calcagnilaw.com/federal-crimes/
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https://www.calcagnilaw.com/rhode-island-drug-defense-lawyers/
(Drug Crimes Defense)
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https://www.calcagnilaw.com/sex-crimes/
(Sex Crimes Defense)
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https://www.calcagnilaw.com/rhode-island-assault-lawyers/
(Assault Charges Defense)
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