Michael DiChiro, Jr. at a glance
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- Administrative Magistrate
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Michael DiChiro, Jr.
Administrative Magistrate · Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal
Biography
Professional career
- Former Municipal Court Judge: held the role of Municipal Court Judge for the Town of Johnston from 2000 until November 2021, adjudicating traffic, housing, animal control, zoning, and licensing matters
- Prior practice included Caprio Law (1986–1991) and sole practice in Johnston (1991–2000)
Education
- Boston College (B.A., 1983), Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1986)
- A Boston College B.A. in political science/government (1983, summa cum laude), Suffolk University J.D. (1986, cum laude) and Rhode Island bar admission in 1986.
- Boston College — user_supplied_research; bio-93ebe6c30dca
Additional information
- Michael DiChiro Jr. is described as Administrative Magistrate of the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal since May 2019, after serving as Johnston municipal judge from 2000 through November 2021.
- Judicial tenure: Johnston Municipal Court (2000–2021), RI Traffic Tribunal (2019–present)
- Co‐founder of the Italia–United States of America newspaper (1993)
- in Providence (1986–1991)
- in 1987
- Born: August 8, 1961, Johnston, RI
- Commissioner of the Narragansett Bay Commission+1
- Legal counsel to the Rhode Island House of Representatives’ Special Legislation Committee
- This combination of judicial service, legal practice, and community leadership defines his career and public role.
- Other reported roles include Narragansett Bay commissioner and counsel to the House Special Legislation Committee.
- is a Rhode Island judge and attorney, best known for his long tenure as a Municipal Court Judge in Johnston, RI, and his current role as an Administrative Magistrate in the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal
- Listed affiliations include the Rhode Island Bar, National Italian American Bar, Association of Trial Lawyers of America and Sons of Italy Pontecorvo Lodge (vice president).
- Biography of Hon. Michael DiChiro, Jr.
- He then received his
- Caprio Law Offices
- sole practitioner
- U.S. District Court, Rhode Island
- handling traffic, housing, animal control, zoning, and licensing matters
- , a statewide role overseeing traffic court matters
- Board Member for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
- Order Sons of Italy, Pontecorvo Lodge
- Law Office of M. DiChiro, Jr.
- Professional memberships: Multiple bar and civic organizations
- Educational background includes Boston College.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Cell Phone Use
Courtwide
Rhode Island Supreme Court courthouse rules prohibit cellular telephone use in courtrooms and prohibit cell-phone camera and video use in the courthouse.
Cellular telephone use is strictly prohibited in the courtrooms. Cellular telephone camera and video is strictly prohibited in the courthouse.Supreme Court Courthouse Rules ↗
Recording and broadcasting
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Rhode Island courthouse rules list photographic and audio-visual equipment, including cameras and audio or video recorders, as prohibited items.
No photographic or audio-visual equipment of any type, including cameras, video, or audio recorders or players.Supreme Court Courthouse Rules ↗
Sources
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Rhode Island Judiciary official judicial roster
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