James Callaghan | North Kingston Criminal Defense Lawyer

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.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Attorney at Law	Callaghan & Callaghan	North Kingstown, RI	2012 - Present
Prosecutor	Rhode Island Department Of Attorney General		2004 - 2012
Law Clerk to Presiding Justice	Rhode Island Superior Court		2003 - 2004

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Washington College of Law, American University	J.D.	Law School	2003
Trinity College, CT	Bachelor of Arts		1998

State / Court	Date
Rhode Island	2003

• Washington County Bar Association | Member
  Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member

• Rhode Island Bar Association Annual Conference | Plea Consequences | 2012

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(2003) Licensed as Attorney in Rhode Island. Verified with Rhode Island Bar Association.	November 07, 2018

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