Craig V. Montecalvo
Former State Prosecutor with a Proven Record of Winning Results.
2024 Inductee of the Exclusive
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF TRIAL LAWYERS
A recognized leader in his field, Craig V. Montecalvo has provided personalized, results-based representation to hundreds of clients in the Rhode Island Superior, District, and Family Courts and the Federal Court District of Rhode Island.
​Attorney Montecalvo focuses on Criminal Defense of all Felony and Misdemeanor charges in Rhode Island, including DUI and Breathalyzer Refusal cases, Domestic Violence Offenses and Sexual Assault Offenses. Craig also expertly represents high-school and college students accused of Title IX and other misconduct violations.
YOU NEED THE RIGHT LAWYER,​RIGHT NOW!
What Sets Us Apart
Invaluable Insight, Expertise and Skill
“My mission is to provide each and every client with compassionate, personalized legal representation using an aggressive, results-based approach to achieve winning results”.
Former RI State Prosecutor
Starting as a Special Assistant Attorney General, Craig V. Montecalvo was quickly promoted to Assistant Attorney General, and later served as the Chief of the Washington County Office of the Department of Attorney General.
Attorney Montecalvo personally prosecuted several of the more demanding, technical, and high profile cases handled by the Department of the Attorney General's Office.
Trial Tested Litigator
Craig V. Montecalvo has compiled an exceptional and unsurpassed record of success as a trial attorney.
Attorney Montecalvo has tried and won jury trials for clients charged with Murder, Manslaughter, Sexual Assault, Child Molestation, Domestic Assault, DUI and Breathalyzer Refusal, White-Collar Crimes, and many other offenses. He has also had dismissed or favorably settled hundreds of criminal cases.
Attorney Montecalvo has extensively educated and counseled the Rhode Island State Police and other municipalities on a variety of legal matters and has provided Continuing Legal Education training to other criminal trial attorneys.
No one wants to see a loved one facing criminal charges.
​We are committed to providing the absolute BEST legal expertise and support to get your life back to normal.
CRAIG'S JOB IS TO WIN FOR YOU... RIGHT NOW!
" I treat every client's case with the same degree of attention and effort that I would provide to my closest friend.
​I will deliver aggressive, individualized, hard-fought representation through every step of your legal process."
DEDICATED TO DEFENDING YOUR RIGHTS, REPUTATION & FREEDOM
Bail and Bail Hearings
Attorney Montecalvo has enjoyed outstanding success at securing bail for his clients.
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For clients charged with a new offense, who seek to be released on bail, Attorney Montecalvo is the lawyer of choice.
Having practiced criminal law for over 25 years, he is well skilled to defend any client, making the strongest case for granting of bail, and maintenance of liberties while awaiting trial.
24/7 Emergency Calls Appointments Available
Craig V. Montecalvo operates with a strong sense of urgency!
Craig provides comprehensive, knowledgeable, and personal services to clients in urgent need of legal assistance.
Aa a highly respected and successful Rhode Island trial attorney with extensive courtroom experience, Craig is uniquely equipped to utilize technical and practical legal skills on your behalf.
The Liberties of None are Safe Unless the Liberties of All are Protected
William O. Douglas
"Membership in the College is limited to no more than ONE PERCENT of the total lawyer population of any state or province".
Craig V. Montecalvo, Esq. Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
Providence, R.I. – September 28, 2024
Craig V. Montecalvo has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.
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The induction ceremony at which Craig V. Montecalvo became a Fellow took place recently before an audience of approximately 730 during the recent Annual Meeting of the College in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Founded in 1950, the College is composed of the best of the trial bar from the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only and only after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers of diverse backgrounds, who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Lawyers must have a minimum of fifteen years trial experience before they can be considered for Fellowship.
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Membership in the College is limited to no more than one percent of the total lawyer population of any state or province. Currently, there are approximately 5,700 members in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, including active Fellows, Emeritus Fellows, Judicial Fellows (those who ascended to the bench after their induction) and Honorary Fellows. The College is committed to maintaining and improving the standards of trial practice, professionalism, ethics, and the administration of justice through education and public statements on the independence of the judiciary, trial by jury, respect for the rule of law, access to justice, and fair representation for all parties in legal proceedings. This allows the College to speak with a balanced and authoritative voice on matters regarding the legal profession and the administration of justice.
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Craig V. Montecalvo has been practicing law in Rhode Island for 27 years. The newly inducted Fellow is an alumnus of the Syracuse University College of Law.