Frank Caprio

Frank Caprio, born on November twenty-third, nineteen thirty-six, is a distinguished American lawyer, teacher, judge, and television personality. He is best known for his role as the chief judge of the municipal court of Providence, Rhode Island, where his judicial work gained widespread recognition through the television program 'Caught in Providence.'

In addition to his judicial duties, Caprio served as the chairman of the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education. His engaging courtroom style, characterized by empathy and light humor, resonated with audiences, leading to his appearances on the series 'Parking Wars,' where he adjudicated various traffic violation cases.

The 'Caught in Providence' YouTube channel has amassed an impressive two point ninety-two million subscribers, with courtroom videos going viral in two thousand seventeen, garnering over fifteen million views. By two thousand twenty-two, the total views for 'Caught in Providence' approached five hundred million, solidifying Caprio's status as a beloved figure in the realm of televised justice.

A member of the Democratic Party, Caprio's political career includes serving on the Providence City Council during the nineteen sixties and running for both Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General, although he was not successful in those bids.