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About John Larochelle

Attorney John Larochelle is 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 Courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. In Family court, Attorney Larochelle has litigated many types of cases, including complex divorces, contentious child custody matters, Grandparents Rights, and parenting time disputes. Attorney Larochelle is certified by the Rhode Island Family Court as a Guardian Ad Litem. In 2022, Attorney Larochelle received a Certification in Child and Family Forensic Issues from William James College Center of Excellence for Children, Families, and the Law. Attorney Larochelle applies his extensive criminal law knowledge and experience as a Rhode Island State Prosecutor and years of criminal defense practice to representing clients in all criminal matters - from serious felonies such as murder, sex crimes, and distribution of controlled substances โ€“ to misdemeanor cases such as domestic assaults and traffic-related offenses. He has litigated over one hundred DUI cases. Attorney Larochelle represents clients in state and federal courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States of America. In his most recent case before the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, he prevailed in a complex litigation appeal. Attorney Larochelle has written and argued well-known cases before the Rhode Island Supreme Court, including prevailing against then-Attorney General (now U.S. Senator) Sheldon Whitehouse in the seminal case of Diane S. Cronan ex rel. State v. John J. Cronan 774 A.2d 866. Attorney Larochelle has also written and argued often-cited cases such as State v. Paull and State v. Chalk. Call 401-421-4407 to discuss your legal matter and to get Attorney Larochelle working for you today.

โš–๏ธ Practice Areas

โœ“ Appeals & Appellate โœ“ Traffic Tickets โœ“ Juvenile Law โœ“ Domestic Violence โœ“ Criminal Law โœ“ DUI & DWI โœ“ Divorce โœ“ Family Law

Credentials & Experience

๐ŸŽ“ Education

Suffolk University Law School
J.D. (1994)
Law
University of Rhode Island
B.S. (1991)
Finance
University of Rhode Island
B.A. (1991)
Economics

๐Ÿ“‹ Bar Admissions

American Inns of Court Member
Member Member
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Member
Member Member
Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member
Member Member
Rhode Island Bar Association Member
Member Member

๐Ÿ’ผ Professional Experience

Attorney
Larochelle Law 1997 - Current
State Prosecutor - Special Assistant Attorney General
Rhode Island Department of the Attorney General 1994 - 1997

๐Ÿ† Awards & Recognition

AV Preeminent Peer Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Client Champion - PLATINUM
Martindale-Hubbell
10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
Client&#039
s Choice Award
Avvo
Best DUI Lawyers in Providence
Expertise.com
Best Divorce Lawyers in Pawtucket
Expertise.com
10 Best Attorney
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

๐Ÿ“š Publications

  • Clearing the Record: How to Seal Criminal Records and Expunge Criminal Convictions in Rhode Island
  • Rhode Island Bar Journal
  • A Trustees Handbook
  • Suffolk University Law School Center for Advanced Legal Studies
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