John L. Calcagni III

The Law Office of John L. Calcagni, III - Criminal, Federal and Military Defense

21 years of experience

Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island

Attorney John L. Calcagni, III from the Law Office of John L. Calcagni, III 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 John L. Calcagni, III also served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney with U.S. Attorney’s Office in New York.

As a prosecutor, attorney John L. Calcagni, III 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 John L. Calcagni, III 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 a federal prosecutor to represent his clients in criminal defense matters in state, federal, and military courts on a worldwide basis.

The Law Office of John L. Calcagni, III offers a free consultation to review your case and discuss your defense options.

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Military Law
Veteran’s Benefits
White Collar Crime
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense
DUI & DWI

Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Flexible Fees for Formidable Solutions
Connecticut
Since 2005
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written
  • Spanish:
    Spoken, Written

Owner/Attorney
Law Office of John L. Calcagni III, Inc.
2009 –

Current

Judge Advocate General’s Corps
U.S. Army Reserves
2008 –

Current

Judge Advocate General’s Corps, Military Prosecutor
U.S. Army
2004 –

2007

Prosecuted a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony offenses in the military court-martial system. Held titles such as Trial Counsel, Senior Trial Counsel and Chief of Military Justice
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York
2004 –

2007

U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School
(2004) Military Law
2004


2004

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Roger Williams University School of Law
J.D. (2003) | Law
2000


2003

Honors: magna cum laude
Activities: Trial Team, Appellate Moot Court
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Bryant College
B.S. (2000) | Finance & Law
1996


2000

Honors: cum laude
Activities: ROTC
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10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
2023
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2022
2015-2022
Top 10 DUI Defense Attorneys in RI
Attorney and Practice Magazine
2020
Nation’s Top One Percent
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2020
2019
Criminal Law Member
National Alliance of Attorneys
2020

Excellence in Criminal Law
Lawyers of Distinction
2020
2019
Elite Advocate in Criminal Law
American Institute of Legal Advocates
2020
Top 10 Criminal Defense Lawyers in RI
Attorney and Practice Magazine
2020
2018-2020
Criminal Law Top 100
American Academy of Attorneys
2020
Lifetime Charter Member
Distinguished Justice Advocates
2019
Member
Power Attorneys
2019
Excellence in Criminal Law
Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Top 100 Excellence in Criminal Defense Law
Association of American Attorneys
2019
Litigator of the Year
American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2019
10 Best in Rhode Island
American Institute of Criminal Attorneys
2019
Top 10 Criminal Law Attorney for RI
American Justice Institute
2019
10 Best Attorneys Under 40 in RI
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2019
Top 10% In USA
Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Client Satisfaction Award
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2018
2016, 2017
Top 100 Trial Attorneys
The National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 10 Under 40
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2017
Top 40 Under 40
The National Trial Lawyers
2017
Best Under 40
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2017
Lifetime Achievement
America’s Top 100 Attorneys
2016
Top 100 Trial Attorneys
The National Trial Lawyers
2015
2014
Premier 100 Trial Attorney
American Academy of Trial Attorneys
2015
10 Best Law Firms
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
Rising Star
Superlawyers
2014
2012-2014

National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Current
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Justinian Law Society

2009 –
Current
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Florida State Bar

2008 –
Current
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Federal Court Bar Association

2005 –
Current
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Connecticut State Bar

2005 –
Current
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New York State Bar

2005 –
Current
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American Association of Justice

2004 –
Current
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Rhode Island Association of Justice

2004 –
Current
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Rhode Island Bar Association

2003 –
Current
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Massachusetts State Bar

2003 –
Current
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2003 –
Current
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Rhode Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2003 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
Contesting the Constitutionality of Restricting Criminal Defendant Opening Statements
Rhode Island Bar Journal
2005
Websites & Blogs

Website
Website
Website
Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer
Website
Rhode Island Drug Defense Lawyer

Website
Rhode Island Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer
Website
Rhode Island Gun Lawyer


Law Office of John L. Calcagni, III
Florida Office
297 Florida A1A
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
US
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Law Office of John L. Calcagni, III
New York Office
40-06 Warren St
Queens, NY 11373
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Law Office of John L. Calcagni, III
Rhode Island Office
72 Clifford St
Suite 300
Providence, RI 02903
US
Telephone: (401) 351-5100
Fax: (401) 351-5101
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Law Office of John L. Calcagni, III
Massachusetts Office
628 Pleasant Street
#322
New Bedford, MA 02740
US
Telephone: (508) 213-9113
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Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
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Friday: Open 24 hours (Today)
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John L. Calcagni III

(401) 351-5100