Atty. John E. Sylvia

Atty. John E. Sylvia

John E. Sylvia is a lawyer practicing workers compensation litigation, family law, criminal defense.

Warwick Warwick 26 Years Experience 26 year
Call (401) 530-7917

Profile Summary

About John E. Sylvia at a glance

John E. Sylvia is a criminal defense, family law, and workers comp attorney based in Warwick, Rhode Island. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (2000). Educated at Roger Williams University (J.D., 1999) and Roger Williams University (B.S., 1995). Serves clients in Warwick, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John E. Sylvia is a lawyer practicing workers compensation litigation, family law, criminal defense
  • John received a B.S. degree from Roger Williams University in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • John practices in Warwick, RI

Practice Areas Explained

John E. Sylvia's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John E. Sylvia handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John E. Sylvia is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Rhode Island →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island

Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Warwick are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John E. Sylvia

Where is John E. Sylvia's law office located?
John E. Sylvia's law practice is located in Warwick, Rhode Island. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E. Sylvia handle?
John E. Sylvia focuses on criminal defense, family law, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has John E. Sylvia practiced law?
John E. Sylvia has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did John E. Sylvia go to law school?
John E. Sylvia earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S., 1995).
How can I contact John E. Sylvia for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Roger Williams University
- 1999
B.S.
Roger Williams University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 2000

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