Reviews

"John made my husband and I feel like we were his only client." Quotes my wife. Here's the rest of her story: My husband was charged with Simple Assault after having an altercation with our son-in-law. I knew we needed a good lawyer to handle his case. I spoke to 2 other lawyers before coming across John Calcagni’s website. After reading his website, I was impressed by his credentials and decided to call the office. When I called and explained my situation to his associate, I learned that John was in the office and available to speak with me right away. Prior to calling John, I had already called several other law firms and left messages but was unable to talk directly with a lawyer. Of those I did actually speak with before John, their advice was for my husband to plead nolo contendere, which is basically a guilty plea. John had a completely different attitude and approach. He reassured me that things would be ok. I was extremely worried about my husband’s legal situation until I spoke to John. I gave him the details of what had happened leading up to my husband’s arrest. John listened attentively and then explained to me how the criminal justice system works. He gave me a breakdown of the steps involved and told me that the ultimate goal was to get my husband’s charge dismissed. Even though John said that there was no way to predict the actual outcome, I felt confident that he was the best lawyer for us. I was right !! John has many qualities that make him an excellent lawyer. He is knowledgeable, has great follow through, is a good listener and has a professional, yet street savvy style. My husband said to me that “John makes you feel like you’re his only client.” I’m very thankful that I came across John’s website that day. My husband’s case was dismissed and I will forever be grateful to John for helping us through that difficult time. The case has since been sealed or otherwise erased from my husband’s record. John Calcagni is the one and only lawyer for us!

Allow me to tell you a story in which I wish I was never involved. My partner and I entered into a business transaction involving the purchase and agreement to sell back a piece of real estate. The transaction started off pretty well. However, when the initial seller (and agreed upon re-buyer) could not pay her debt to us, as set forth in our contract, she called the police and alleged to have been a victim of fraud. This is when the nightmare began. I am very grateful that I had Attorney John L. Calcagni III on my side throughout this process. I was referred to Attorney Calcagni by a friend. I am from Massachusetts and had this legal problem in Rhode Island. I sat down with John and was immediately treated with respect, compassion and like a human being opposed criminal. John had been told a few negative things about me prior to our meeting. He chose to ignore the lies and form his own opinion of me. None of the rumors he had heard affected him at all or his performance on my behalf. He simply read the facts, conducted his own investigation and put his nose to the grindstone without ever looking up for nearly one year until he reached a favorable result on my behalf. John’s work ethic is unmatched in the Rhode Island legal market and system. He operates at a higher level and with more knowledge than any other lawyer with whom I had dealt in the past. There was no stone left unturned with John on my side. My case was a serious one and involved allegations of white collar fraud and embezzlement of hundreds of thousands of dollars. The civil suit that stemmed from this business transaction financially ruined me. The criminal charges that then flowed therefrom nearly ended my life. Thanks to John, this is all in the past. I have my freedom and new hope for my future. I hope I never need John’s services again, but if I ever need a criminal defense lawyer in the future, he will be my first call. I highly recommend Attorney Calcagni, his firm and legal team to anyone charged, accused or suspected of a crime.

I have known John Calcagni for almost a decade. I have known and worked with many other lawyers and there is no other like him! John works tirelessly for his clients; days, nights, weekend and holidays. He is the human energizer bunny that never stops and keeps on going! John puts his clients and law practice above all else. This is one of the many reasons he stands above his peers. He will not spare any expense or resource to ensure justice for his clients. He cares about each client and case individually and is a true warrior both in and out of the courtroom. If you have hired Attorney Calcagni to handle your case, you are already ahead of the game!

John is an amazing Attorney. He is extremely hard working and his attention to detail is incredible. The best part of working with John is that he truly cares about each client. We achieved success in my case and I highly recommend that you retain him to handle your legal work. Top notch communicator and high lever of expertise.

John is not your average attorney, he will go above and beyond expectations to do everything he can to make your situation better. He is incredibly easy to talk to, and truly makes you feel comfortable. His dedication to his career truly shines through in his work. I would have no hesitation at all to call John again if I ever needed him, he was truly fantastic.

When you retain the services of John Calcagni, take pride in the fact that you have hired the top criminal defense attorney in all of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, the United States military and without question the entire country. I have personally known John for more than ten years when we both served together at Fort Drum, NY as military JAG lawyers. Even more than a decade ago, John Calcagni was viewed by his peers as the best criminal litigator in the United States Army. Over the years, John and I have worked together as co-counsel on several highly complex criminal defense matters to include the full acquittal of an Army officer charged with stealing more than $100,000 from the United States government. I recently had the privilege of watching John Calcagni defend a Naval officer charged with child sexual assault allegations in which the Naval Officer allegedly provided a false confession to law enforcement agents. After watching John dissect and obliterate the testimony of the law enforcement officer and the alleged child victim, it became crystal clear that the allegations against John's client were fabricated and that the alleged confession was false. I have often said that John is in the class of the top two or three cross examiners I have ever observed in my more than twenty one years of criminal practice in which I have observed thousands of criminal lawyers. After watching John's blistering cross examination in this most recent success story, it is clear that John now holds the throne all to his own. There is no doubt in my mind that he is now the single greatest cross examiner in the entire country. If you are charged with a criminal offense, make the single most important decision of your life. HIRE JOHN CALCAGNI!

John Grasso was the best attorney I have ever seen and dealt with . He was always very professional and always made himself available to me at any time I needed. I would like thank him for everything he did for me !!!! I would highly recommend him , thanks again!!!!!!!

Mr. Grasso was professional and wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend him to anyone...hopefully I will never need his services again, but I found myself in need, he would be the only person I would seek out for help.

I hired Attorney Grasso to represent a family member in a serious matter in Superior Court. He was attentive to our needs, always communicated with us, and resolved the issue to our satisfaction. We were impressed with his work and would recommend him for sure when you need a committed advocate.

There are not enough words to say that can summarize how thankful I am to have John Grasso on my defense. I was under 2 heavy false accusations for a child abuse crime that I did not do. John was highly professional, dedicated beyond measure, and worked hard on my case constantly. He never once let a phone call be left unanswered or without a call back, and constantly gave me the truth about the state of justice in RI and the difficulty my case will be...but he never gave up hope. He made personal sacrifices to learn every facet of my case and in the end the prosecution felt the heat. I had my charge reduced, and I am able to live my life now with just some minor probation. Recommending him is an understatement. If you want someone who is willing to go through the fire or whatever measures it takes for your case then John Grasso is the counsel you seek.

My son was the victim of a false accusation by an ex-girlfriend at college. He was taken from his dorm early one morning, arrested and spent the day in jail, then released on bail. Because of the seriousness of the accusation, the case became Rhode Is. vs. (my son). Fortunately, we found John Grasso. His familiarity with college defense cases was apparent with the first phone call. But there was still a tough road ahead. To make a long story short, John got the entire case DISMISSED. No criminal record, no probation. And he didn't break the bank either. We are soooo happy that we trusted John Grasso with our son's future.