John LaRochelle

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Reviewed by Jeff C. February 4, 2020

Outstanding Legal Expertise

John creatively thought of out-of-the-box solutions to resolve my legal issue. He always got right back to me with thorough answers and explanations with any questions I had. He was impressively knowledgeable and always prepared. Most impressive was John’s ability to articulate complicated legal matters clearly, concisely, and in an easily understandable manner. John has a personable, friendly demeanor and genuinely cares about the people he works with.

Reviewed by Mark L. December 17, 2019

John Larochelle is thorough, effective and consistently responsive.

I've worked with several family and land court lawyers over the last twenty years and John Larochelle is the most professional and effective lawyer I have ever hired. He is very responsive by text, email and phone, even after business hours. He has since helped several other people whom I've referred, and all have thanked me for the referral and told me that John is the best lawyer they have ever worked with.

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Summary

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 Court in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

In Family court, Attorney Larochelle has litigated many types of cases, including complex divorces, contentious child custody matters, and unusual visitation situations. Attorney Larochelle is certified by the Rhode Island Family Court as a Guardian Ad Litem.

Attorney Larochelle applies his 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. 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.

Attorney Larochelle has 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. Attorney Larochelle has also written and argued often-cited cases such as State v. Paull and State v. Chalk.

Call 401-421-4407 or 401-400-2777 to discuss your legal matter and to get Attorney Larochelle working for you today.

Practice Areas

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

Fees

Free Consultation
Credit Cards Accepted
Contingent Fees
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Massachusetts: Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers; ID Number: 645649
Since 2000

Rhode Island: Rhode Island Bar Association; ID Number: 5237
Since 1994

1st Circuit
Since 2003

U.S. Supreme Court
Since 2003

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Professional Experience

State Prosecutor - Special Assistant Attorney General: Rhode Island Department of the Attorney General; 1994 - 1997

Education

Suffolk University Law School: J.D. (1994) | Law; 1991 - 1994; Honors: Cum Laude

University of Rhode Island: B.S. (1991) | Finance; 1986 - 1991; Honors: High Honors

University of Rhode Island: B.A. (1991) | Economics; 1986 - 1991; Honors: High Honors

Awards

Client Champion Award: Martindale-Hubbell; 2019

PREEMINENT: Martindale-Hubbell; 2019; Highest Attorney Rating by most prestigious lawyer rating service

Professional Associations

Rhode Island Bar Association: Committee Member; 1997 - Current; Activities: Family Court Bench Bar Committee Technology in the Practice Committee & E-Filing Working Group

Publications

Articles & Publications

Clearing the Record: How to Seal Criminal Records and Expunge Criminal Convictions in Rhode Island: Rhode Island Bar Journal; November 4, 2019

Speaking Engagements

Clearing the Record: Expungements and Sealings, Continuing Legal Education, Rhode Island: January 24, 2020; Rhode Island Bar Association; John Larochelle, Esq. was the sole presenter and teacher at the Rhode Island Bar Association's Continuing Legal Education Class in Expungements and Sealing of Records.

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