Introduction
More than 50 years of continuous presence in Washington County, Rhode Island sets Callaghan and Callaghan apart from newer entrants in the state’s legal market. The firm, based at 3 Brown Street in the historic Wickford Village section of North Kingstown, has built its reputation case by case and client by client across four Rhode Island counties, serving individuals, families, and businesses through a practice that covers criminal defense, real estate, estate planning, and personal injury.
Practice Areas
Criminal defense anchors the firm’s practice, with attorney James M. Callaghan bringing eight years of prosecution experience from the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General to each defense matter. DUI cases are a specific area of focus, along with disorderly conduct and simple assault defense. The firm’s prosecutor background gives it firsthand knowledge of how cases are built and charged, informing the defense strategies it develops.
Real estate law covers closings for both buyers and sellers, as well as dimensional variance proceedings before local zoning boards. Wills, estate planning, and probate court matters serve individuals and families planning for asset transfer and navigating estate administration after a death.
Personal injury accident cases handle claims for individuals hurt through another party’s negligence. The firm’s free confidential consultations give prospective clients an accessible entry point to discuss their circumstances without financial obligation.
Attorney Profiles
James M. Callaghan is a named attorney at the firm with eight years of experience as a prosecutor with the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General before joining Callaghan and Callaghan. That prosecutorial background is a defining feature of the firm’s criminal defense practice. The firm has served Washington County for over 50 years. Additional attorney details are not specified in available source material.
Location and Service Area
The firm’s office is at 3 Brown Street, Wickford Village, North Kingstown, RI 02852. The office can be reached at 401.294.4555 (main), 401.284.7750 (cell), or 401.294.4557 (fax). The firm serves clients across four Rhode Island counties:
Washington County: including the McGrath Judicial Complex District Court and Superior Court, covering Narragansett, South Kingstown, North Kingstown, Exeter, Charlestown, Richmond, Westerly, Hopkinton, and Block Island.
Kent County: including the Noel Judicial Complex, covering Coventry, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, and West Greenwich.
Newport County: covering Newport, Jamestown, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Little Compton.
Providence County: covering Providence, East Providence, North Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cranston, Barrington, Bristol, Scituate, Cumberland, Lincoln, Johnston, Woonsocket, Foster, and Glocester.
Additional details are available at https://callaghanlawri.com/
Client Focus
The firm serves individuals, families, and businesses across Rhode Island with a local, trusted approach built over five decades. Free confidential consultations remove the cost barrier for clients assessing whether to pursue legal action or defense. The firm emphasizes personalized service with cost-efficient solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has the firm been in Washington County?
Over 50 years, with the practice built incrementally through individual client relationships.
What is James M. Callaghan’s background before joining the firm?
He served eight years as a prosecutor with the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General before joining Callaghan and Callaghan.
What counties does the firm serve?
Washington County, Kent County, Newport County, and Providence County, covering courts throughout Rhode Island.
What are the firm’s practice areas?
DUI defense, criminal defense, personal injury, real estate closings, dimensional variances, wills and estate planning, and probate court matters.
Does the firm offer free consultations?
Yes. Free confidential consultations are available.
Closing
Callaghan and Callaghan’s five-decade presence in Washington County and attorney James M. Callaghan’s prosecution background provide a foundation of local knowledge and courtroom experience that extends across all four Rhode Island counties the firm serves. The firm is reachable at 401.294.4555 or through its website at https://callaghanlawri.com/
What makes Callaghan and Callaghan’s criminal defense practice distinctive?
Attorney James M. Callaghan spent eight years as a prosecutor with the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General before joining the firm. That prosecutorial experience provides direct knowledge of how the state builds and charges criminal cases, which the firm applies to defense strategy. For clients facing DUI charges, disorderly conduct, or other misdemeanor matters in Washington, Kent, Newport, or Providence County courts, that background is a practical advantage.
Does the firm handle real estate matters beyond closings?
Yes. In addition to representing buyers and sellers in real estate closings, the firm handles dimensional variance proceedings before local zoning boards. These matters require an understanding of Rhode Island municipal land use law and local board procedures, areas where the firm’s deep roots in Washington County and surrounding counties provide practical knowledge.
Does the firm handle probate matters?
Yes. Probate court matters are listed as a practice area alongside wills and estate planning, covering estate administration after death, the probate of wills, and related court proceedings in Rhode Island.