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James M Caramanica

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About James

With a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating and decades of proven legal experience, Attorney James Caramanica has established himself as the Attleboro criminal defense lawyer clients can trust when their rights are on the line. Handling charges ranging from theft crimes to sex offenses, his team at the Law Office of James M. Caramanica, P.C. has handled thousands of cases and knows what it takes to build a strong defense. You don’t have to face your charges alone. Call their team now to schedule your free consultation and begin planning how to tell your side of the story in a compelling way.

Practice areas

Federal crimeCriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 95%

    Representation of clients in Massachusetts and Rhode in all felonies and misdemeanors - including murder, sexual assault, violent crimes, theft, and other offenses.

    25 years

  2. Federal crime: 5%

    25 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

120 North Main Street
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Law Office of James M. Caramanica

120 North Main Street
Suite 306
Attleboro, MA, 02703-2273

Law Office of James M. Caramanica

70 South Main Street
Fall River, MA, 02721

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
RINot authorized to practice200110/27/2019
MAActive199409/16/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers636
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Client SatisfactionAmerican Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys2016
Law ReviewMass School of Law1992
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyLaw Office of James M. Caramanica2010 - Present
PartnerCarleen & Caramanica, P.C.2005 - 2010
Associate AttorneyLaw Office of John Carleen, P.C.1997 - 2005
Sole PractitionerLaw Office of James M. Caramanica1994 - 1997
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Bristol County Bar AdvocatesPresident2016 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember2013 - Present
Rhode Island Bar AssociationMember2001 - Present
Rhode Island State BarMember2001 - Present
Bristol County Bar AssociationMember1995 - Present
Bristol County Bar AdvocatesSupervising Attorney2013 - 2016
Bristol County Bar AdvocatesBoard Member2011 - 2012
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Suffolk UniversityMBA - Master of Business Administration2002
Massachusetts School of Law at AndoverJD - Juris Doctor1993
Northeastern UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1985
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Bristol County Bar Advocate TrainingDistrict Court Probation Violation Proceedings2014
CPCS Zealous Advocacy TrainingCross Examination of Witnesses2013
Bristol County Bar TrainingCurrent Issues in Odor of Marijuana Cases2013
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.Melendez - Diaz Practice2012
Bristol County Bar Advocate TrainingDelayed Disclosure in Sexual Assault Cases2011
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Comm. v. E.P.Plea to manslaughter. Defendant will be eligible for parole and not have lifetime parole.
Comm. v. O.T.Aggravated assault and battery charges dismissed.
Comm. v. H.M.Statements suppressed.
Comm. v. H.L.Not Guilty of OUI after jury trial.
Comm. v. R.R.Not Guilty of OUI after jury trial.
Comm. v. M.C.Not guilty of OUI after bench trial.
Comm. v. C.M.Motion to dismiss allowed.
Comm. v. B.M.Case dismissed.
Comm. v. D.A.Motion to suppress allowed. Gun evidence inadmissible.
Comm. v. J.F.Not guilty verdicts after trial.
Comm. v. JBDismissed
Comm. v. MMDismissed
Comm. v. TENot guilty
Comm. v. JCDismissed.
Comm. v. EMDismissed

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Review James Caramanica

Great Defense Attorney

Posted by Jordan mooreWed Mar 06 2019

This guy is a beast worked with me and for me to make sure he got me out did everything he could . Appealed a hearing for me to superior court and Won
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Excellent

Posted by anonymousThu May 12 2016

He gave us clear direction of the case and it fits our request. Explanations of detail were easy to understand and sufficient. We are really satisfied with his support.
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Bill Farias, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 4, 2017
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Jim's one of the best criminal defense lawyers around. Has a lot of experience and skill and fights for his clients. Highly recommend.

Edward Molari, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 27, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Jim is a great lawyer with tremendous experience and an incredible work ethic.

Randall Power, DUI and DWI Attorney on Nov 5, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Jim and I represent 2 of 5 Co-defendants accused of murder. I have seen Jim's work first hand and highly recommend his services. I look forward to working with him again in the future on cases together.

Amber Cohen, Family Attorney on Jun 2, 2015
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Attorney Caramanica is a great attorney who knows the law and will ensure your rights are protected!

Thomas Merrigan, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 25, 2015
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer,he is very knowledgeable.

John Elbert, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 17, 2015
Relationship: Other

Jim is an exceptional and highly respected attorney who always represents his clients with the utmost of skill,knowledge and understanding.i can readily endorse him without hesitation or reservation.

Judd Nemiro

Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer.

David Newton, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Douglas Goss, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 28, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Raffi Ohanian, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 27, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Jill Rogers, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
Relationship: Other

I not only endorse this lawyer, I also give them 5 stars.

Robert von Dohlen, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Jan 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

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