Achieving outstanding results for my clients is worth the time that it takes to be thoroughly prepared for aggressive advocacy. I am 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.

For all legal matters, I review the facts and evidence, researching the law that is applicable to those facts. Thereafter, I give great consideration to making strategic and tactical decisions specific for each case. I discuss with you my proposed strategy, remaining open-minded to your input. Throughout the process, I am happy to answer all of your questions so that you know our plan and what to expect.

I am the most competitive attorney I know. I perform well under pressure. I don't give up; I find a way to win. I never save anything for the swim back.

In Family Court, I have litigated many types of cases, including complex divorces, contentious child custody matters, and unusual visitation situations. I am a certified by the Rhode Island Family Court as a Guardian Ad Litem.

In Criminal defense advocacy, I apply my 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. I have litigated over one hundred DUI cases.

At my most recent jury trial, which concluded on 27 September 2019 in Providence Superior Court, my co-counsel and I received a not-guilty verdict on all counts in a First Degree Sexual Assault case.

I represent clients in state and federal courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I am admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States of America.

I have 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. I have also written and argued often-cited cases such as State v. Paull and State v. Chalk.

Call me at 401-421-4407 or 401-400-2227 to discuss your legal matter now at no cost.

Practice areas

Criminal defense: 30%
Divorce and separation: 30%
DUI and DWI: 10%
Child custody: 10%

Family: 10%
Juvenile law: 4%
Expungement: 1%
All of Attorney Larochelle’s successful motions are followed up with detailed orders directing the appropriate agencies to completely destroy all records, photographs, and documents associated with the charged offense.
Appeals: 1%
Marriage and prenuptials: 1%
White collar crime: 1%
Sex crime: 1%
Violent crime: 1%

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Contact

Larochelle Law

1 Turks Head Pl Ste 1440
Providence, RI, 02903-2214

Office (401) 421-1440

Website

https://larochellelaw.com/

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
MA	Active	2000	09/11/2021
RI	Authorized to practice law	1994	11/08/2021

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Avvo Contributions

Legal answers	57
Legal guides	1

Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date granted
Ten Best Attorney	American Institute of Family Law Attorneys	2019
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5	Martindale-Hubbell	2019
Silver Client Champion award	Martindale-Hubbell®	2019

Work Experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Partner	Larochelle Law	1997 - Present
Special Assistant Attorney General	Rhode Island Department Of Attorney General	1994 - 1997

Associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
Rhode Island Bar Association, Technology in the Practice Committee	N/A	2019 - Present
Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	N/A	2019 - Present
Rhode Island Bar Association, Family Court Bench/Bar Committee	Member	2014 - Present
Rhode Island Bar Association	Member	1997 - Present

Publications

Publication name	Title	Date
Rhode Island Bar Journal	Clearing the Record: How to Seal Criminal Records and Expunge Criminal Convictions in Rhode Island	2019
Suffolk University Law School Center for Advanced Legal Studies	A Trustees Handbook	1994

Education

School name	Degree	Graduated
Suffolk University	J.D.	1994
University of Rhode Island	B.A. Economics; B.S. Finance	1991

Speaking Engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Rhode Island Bar Association	Expungements	2020
Monthly Meeting	Thriving in the competitive environments of Poker and Law	2013

Legal cases

Case name	Outcome
Diane S. Cronan ex rel State v. John J. Cronan 99-378-C.A.	Victory
State of Rhode Island vs Gary Paul 98-281-C.A.	Defendant released from RI ACI and served no further time in jail.

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Outstanding

5.0 stars

Posted by Heidi
October 29, 2021

Attorney Larochelle is professional, informative ,extremely thorough and such a kind man . I feel as though I may have put him through some stress but throughout all meetings with me he was compassionate and patient. I always walked away from my appointments feeling content and more knowledgeable about what I would encounter during my legal battles with his representation . The word exceptional comes to mind when I think of him .

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John Larochelle's response: I am grateful to have been able to help a good person through a difficult, stressful situation. Thank you for sharing your experience with me so that others will know the type of representation they can expect when they hire me.

Beyond by expectations

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
August 19, 2021

My family required an attorney to represent our son in a serious case. We had no experience with these types of matters and were very worried about the process and outcome. I found attorney Larochelle through a web search. I believe that finding him was the best thing that could have happened aside from the outcome of the case. Right from the initial call to attorney Larochelle I felt more comfort and informed as to possible outcomes for our case. Prior to retaining him, my wife wanted to meet with him because she had come very specific questions. At the end of that meeting she too felt very comfortable with all the answers to her questions. Throughout the process attorney Larochelle kept us informed and was quick to answer calls and emails whenever we had questions. We had a positive outcome in our case and even if it had not ended the way it did I would recommend attorney Larochelle to anyone who may need his services.

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John Larochelle's response: I am happy to explain every aspect of a legal case so that my clients understand every component of my plan to achieve an outstanding result. Delivering results that are beyond a client’s expectations is my goal with every case. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with my legal services.

Best lawyer in RI

5.0 stars

Posted by Jason
April 3, 2021

John literally saved my life. I am eternally grateful to him. He defended my innocence and did not stop until the truth prevailed!

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John Larochelle's response: We left no stone unturned in order to achieve a well-deserved victory. Thank you for sharing our success.

john larochelle is the by far, one of the best lawyers i have ever retained

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Posted by Carrissa
March 5, 2021

Over the past year I have been in and out court battles, and John Larochelle has by far, been the best lawyer that I have had represent me. Attorney Larochelle has been attentive to my legal matter, he handled all police matters with a glorious outcome, he really listens to you when you talk, and argues with assertiveness and strength. john is reachable at any point in time in the night or day, he is attentive and will always touch base with you when you reach out to him. john has really impacted my life in the most positive way I can imagine, and I owe it all to him and his professionalism and assertive and aggressive professional legal presence, along with his compassion and clear minded thinking, he really knows what he's doing. I owe my happiness and life to john. take it from me, john has really brought me from face down on the pavement, to back on my feet.

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John Larochelle's response: Thank you for sharing my commitment to my clients to aggressively pursue the best solutions in order to achieve a client’s goals.

A review of a job well done

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
January 4, 2021

I was represented by John in 2020. During this time the service and resulting outcome far exceeded my expectations. Communication was always timely, clear, and concise. When obstacles were faced he acted on my behalf without hesitation and was able to achieve a positive outcome. For these reasons I am confident recommending John Larochelle if you are in need of legal representation.

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John Larochelle's response: Thank you for taking the time to let others know about Larochelle Law's responsiveness, dedication, and aggressive representation.

Citizenship

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Posted by anonymous
December 31, 2020

First of all I would like to thank John for the unbelievable result he got me when my now ex partner leveld domestic abuse charges against me. He truly went above and beyond to help and was a calming figure in an otherwise extremely stressful time. When I first me John I explained to him that I was not a US citizen and I was worried that my path to citizenship would be stopped by this allegation. John through his legal expertise was able to get the charges dismissed at the pretrial hearing, which was an even better result than either one of us had anticipated, ensuring that my path to US citizenship remained open and clear. I could not recomend any one better to legally represent you. Thank you again John

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John Larochelle's response: Getting better-than-expected results is one of the most gratifying aspects of finding outside-of-the-box solutions, leaving no stone unturned, and finding a way to win. I never save anything for the swim back. Thank you for your review.

Quick dismissal of restraining order

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Posted by anonymous
November 27, 2020

John’s stellar representation was able to immediately resolve an unfair restraining order issued against me, resulting in the case being quickly resolved and dismissed. John’s consideration of every angle, and his constant, confident, calm support of my case, not only made a traumatic and emotional ordeal manageable, but it also achieved quick results. John’s broad knowledge and intimate expertise in handling multiple types of cases in both RI and MA, as well as his meticulous attention to detail was, I believe, key to our case’s quick dismissal. I cannot recommend John highly enough for his integrity, knowledge, experience, thoroughness, and kindness. There are many lawyers out there, but I needed the best of the best. Fortunately, I chose wisely, and I hope that my review will help others choose John and be able to receive the same level of representation.

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John Larochelle's response: I am grateful for you taking the to share your experience of my comprehensive preparation for a successful defense of a restraining order case. It was satisfying to win your case and have the restraining order dismissed after the first hearing.

Great Win

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
October 16, 2020

The best of the best ! You ain’t regret ! Been in a custody battle for a year now . And when I came in contact with John in June! It was a victory ! He took his time with my case did everything in his power to win! And we did ! The father of my child continuously files unnecessary motions to win this case but with John He was unsuccessful! We win the case ! And we are on the look out for any types of inaccurate motions.. which I know John will target again like He has ... if you are looking for a great lawyer in the line of legal matters or custody battles ! I can assure that He is the one ! He knows his job .. and he works with you every step of the way !

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John Larochelle's response: Together, we made sure we were prepared to win every time we walked into the courtroom. Yesterday, at the third court hearing, the judge gave you everything we fought for. It was satisfying to achieve total victory versus an attorney and his client (your child’s father) who fought an all-out war against us.

Fantastic Lawyer

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
August 18, 2020

In my time of need, I relied upon other people's reviews and connected with John. He is a dedicated, responsive lawyer who achieves outstanding results. His qualities of compassion and patience, coupled with his ability to translate the legal precepts put me at ease during a stressful time. I felt confident accepting his guidance. If I could rate him a 10 I would! He was there for me and will be for you too.

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John Larochelle's response: Thank you for helping others make a decision that could change their lives. My outstanding results are a product of my competitive nature, my desire to be extremely prepared, and a strong will to win. It was a pleasure to work with you to achieve an excellent outcome in your case.

Mother

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Posted by anonymous
August 10, 2020

John was absolutely wonderful to work with. He responded to me via phone, text, or email within minutes even on the weekends. He was diligent, and understanding with every aspect of my case. I would without a doubt hire him for any legal matter or counsel. He fought hard for me and prepared me with video conferences prior to conferences. He took the time to review hundreds of pages of evidence and was very compassionate. He was so dedicated that upon the birth of his child he was responding to emails. Not only did he win for me he helped make sure everything was put into place for my family at all times. I’m grateful for his help. I highly recommend him as an attorney.

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John Larochelle's response: Thank you for taking the time to let others know about my responsiveness and preparedness about every aspect of your case and throughout my representation of you.

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Elisha Morris, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 8, 2019
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I highly recommend John Larochelle for any case involving family law. He is a zealous advocate for his clients. He takes the time to explain any potential benefits and risks before embarking on a given task. He is thorough, detail-oriented, and very professional. As a result, he is extremely well-respected in the community.

Brett Beaubien, Family Attorney on Sep 18, 2019
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Larochelle is honest, hardworking, and comes with superior experience. I know him to be a tremendous advocate for his clients. His analytical and litigation skills are top-notch and he will always prepare each case as if he were going to trial, so as to get the best possible result every time. If I ever needed a lawyer, I would want John Larochelle fighting in my corner. -BVB.

Elisha Morris, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 8, 2019
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Brett Beaubien, Family Attorney on Sep 18, 2019
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Michael Judge, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 30, 2019
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I endorse this lawyer. John is a top notch attorney. He is smart, diligent, thorough and available. I could not recommend him more highly.

Michael Kiselica, Family Attorney on Aug 19, 2019
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John Larochelle brings intense preparation and passionate advocacy to each case. He is aggressive, driven and motivated to achieve the optimal client outcome in every matter he handles. I strongly endorse John Larochelle for family law matters.

John Grasso, Family Attorney on Aug 15, 2019
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Tireless, aggressive, always competent and caring. John's clients and his work are his priority. Working with John is professionally fulfilling and a learning experience.

S Joshua Macktaz, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 20, 2019
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John Larochelle is an excellent lawyer. I have worked on countless cases with him and he is always prepared and achieves great results for clients under difficult circumstances. I fully endorse John Larochelle.

John MacDonald, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 15, 2019
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John is an outstanding advocate in Family Court and consistently obtains terrific results for his clients.

Rui Alves, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 25, 2019
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I endorse this lawyer. John is an extremely dedicated and experienced lawyers. His attention to detail and responsiveness to clients allows clients to get through a very tough time.

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