| 1. Frank Caprio served as the Chief Judge of the Municipal Court of Providence from 1985 to 2023. |
| 2. He is known for the popular TV show ‘Caught in Providence’ showcasing his courtroom proceedings. |
| 3. Frank's father moved to Providence from Teano, Italy, while his mother's family is from Naples, Italy. |
| 4. As a child, his father encouraged him to become a lawyer to assist people without charging the poor. |
| 5. During his teenage years, Frank had jobs like shining shoes and delivering newspapers. |
| 6. His father taught him the values of hard work, education, compassion, and helping others. |
| 7. To pay for his bachelor’s degree at Providence College, Frank worked three jobs. |
| 8. He attended Suffolk University Law School in Boston with savings from his parents. |
| 9. Frank served in the Rhode Island Army National Guard from 1954 to 1962. |
| 10. He is married to Joyce and has four children. |
| 11. Inspired by John F. Kennedy, Frank was a Member of the Providence City Council from 1962 to 1968. |
| 12. He started his legal career in 1965 and founded the Caprio Law Firm. |
| 13. Frank gained fame through his viral Facebook TV show 'Caught in Providence'. |
| 14. Retiring in 2023, he concluded his tenure as the Chief Judge of the Municipal Court of Providence. |
| 15. Besides law, Frank is involved in real estate investment and co-owns a restaurant in Rhode Island. |
| 16. He actively participates in charitable organizations and initiatives. |
| 17. A devoted Boston Red Sox fan, Frank Caprio is also fond of St. Bernard dogs and has had six named Caesar. |
| 18. He chaired the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education. |
| 19. Frank appeared on 'Cooking (at Home) with the Caprios!' with his son, David Caprio. |
| 20. He established scholarship funds to aid students and individuals in need. |
| 21. Frank is a permanent director of the Aurora Club Civic Association in Providence Federal Hill. |
| 22. In 1983, he co-chaired the Rhode Island Statue of Liberty Foundation, raising funds to restore the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. |
| 23. In 2021, Caprio started the Filomena Fund, named after his mother, which pays and supports people who cannot pay for traffic violations. |
| 24. His judicial work on 'Caught in Providence' went viral in 2017 with more than 15 million views. |
