Mr. James M. Callaghan Esq.
Criminal, Real Estate, DUI-DWI, Workers' Compensation, Divorce & Family Law, Business Law, Wills and Estates, Probate
Experience:
23 years
James Callaghan | North Kingston Criminal Defense Lawyer
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About James
James M. Callaghan is an experienced advocate for his clients. He practices in a wide range of areas including criminal law, family law, civil litigation, municipal law, and probate.
James graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and American University Law School in Washington, D.C. Upon graduation from law school he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Joseph F. Rodgers, Jr., Presiding Justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court.
From 2004 to 2012, James was a Special Assistant Attorney General in the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General. He handled criminal matters in Washington, Kent, Newport, and Providence County. When he left the Department of Attorney General he was the Chief of Newport County.
He has tried more than thirty cases before a jury. He has achieved success in cases ranging from murder to felony assault to driving under the influence. James concentrates his practice in both criminal and civil litigation.
In February of 2017 the firm of Callaghan & Callaghan was appointed as the legal counsel for the Town of North Kingstown. As Town Solicitors they serve as legal advisers the Town Council and town staff.
From 2012 to 2014 James served as the President of the Narragansett Town Council. James and his wife Linsey are the proud parents of two sons. They live in Narragansett.
James graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and American University Law School in Washington, D.C. Upon graduation from law school he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Joseph F. Rodgers, Jr., Presiding Justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court.
From 2004 to 2012, James was a Special Assistant Attorney General in the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General. He handled criminal matters in Washington, Kent, Newport, and Providence County. When he left the Department of Attorney General he was the Chief of Newport County.
He has tried more than thirty cases before a jury. He has achieved success in cases ranging from murder to felony assault to driving under the influence. James concentrates his practice in both criminal and civil litigation.
In February of 2017 the firm of Callaghan & Callaghan was appointed as the legal counsel for the Town of North Kingstown. As Town Solicitors they serve as legal advisers the Town Council and town staff.
From 2012 to 2014 James served as the President of the Narragansett Town Council. James and his wife Linsey are the proud parents of two sons. They live in Narragansett.
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Experience
Attorney at Law
Callaghan & Callaghan
2012 - Present
North Kingstown, RI
Prosecutor
Rhode Island Department Of Attorney General
2004 - 2012
Law Clerk to Presiding Justice
Rhode Island Superior Court
2003 - 2004
Admission
Rhode Island
2003
Education
Washington College of Law, American University
J.D.
2003
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Washington County Bar Association | Member
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Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member
Notable Work
Publications
Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Conference Plea Consequences
2012
Additional Info
Founded 2012
Callaghan & Callaghan Highlights
Criminal, Real Estate, DUI-DWI, Divorce & Family Law, Workers' Compensation, Business Law, Wills and Estates, Probate
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1
Firm Locations:
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Languages:
English