Raimondo Nominates Montecalvo for RI Public Defender
Thursday, March 05, 2020
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo has nominated Lara Montecalvo for the state’s Public Defender.
“Lara’s experience as a trial attorney, her commitment to the rule of law, and her strong sense of compassion and empathy make her an outstanding public defender. She has big shoes to fill, and I know she is the right person to lead this office and ensure the rights of the accused are fully protected,” said Raimondo.
Montecalvo’s name was submitted on Wednesday to the Rhode Island Senate for advice and consent.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTShe would succeed Mary McElroy, who resigned last year following her appointment to the U.S. District Court.
About Montecalvo
Montecalvo has served as the Assistant Public Defender since 2004.
She has spent the last 16 years as the Assistant Public Defender for Rhode Island.
Prior to that, Montecalvo served as a trial attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice.
She is a graduate of Swarthmore College and Boston College Law School.
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