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Kenneth D Van Colen

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Overview

Practice Areas

80% Criminal Defense
19 years
10% Divorce / Separation
14 years
5% Personal Injury
14 years
3% Speeding / Traffic Ticket
19 years
2% Estate Planning
3 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

45 N. Main Street

5th Floor

Fall River, MA 02720

Office: 508-679-1200
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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Former client? Write a review 3 reviews “Don't use for Family Law” Posted by: a Divorce client, about 1 month ago. Client Review: Ken was a very nice guy, and mostly got back to me when he could, but I wish I had done a little more research. Though he CAN practice family law, he... more Flag “Outstanding Attorney !!” Posted by: John, 8 months ago. Client Review: Very honest and to the point. Attentive, listens well. Discusses all options. He lets you know best and worst case scenario For your particular case.... more Flag View all 3 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 2 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I have seen Ken in court in Fall River and Dedham court and he is a terrific criminal defense lawyer, well respected by judges. Endorsement from lawyer: Michael DelSignore , Attleboro (MA), Over 2 years ago Ken is one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Bristol County! Endorsement from lawyer: James Powderly , Newport (RI), Over 2 years ago

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

Former client? Write a review

3 reviews

“Don't use for Family Law”

Posted by: a Divorce client, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: Ken was a very nice guy, and mostly got back to me when he could, but I wish I had done a little more research. Though he CAN practice family law, he... more

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“Outstanding Attorney !!”

Posted by: John, 8 months ago.

Client Review: Very honest and to the point. Attentive, listens well. Discusses all options. He lets you know best and worst case scenario For your particular case.... more

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Peer Endorsements

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2 endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer

I have seen Ken in court in Fall River and Dedham court and he is a terrific criminal defense lawyer, well respected by judges.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael DelSignore , Attleboro (MA), Over 2 years ago

Ken is one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Bristol County!

Endorsement from lawyer: James Powderly , Newport (RI), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

License

19 years since Kenneth D Van Colen was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Massachusetts	Active	1992	05/05/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Instructor at Newbury College	1998–2002
Assistant D.A. at Bristol County D.A.'s Office	1992–1997

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Suffolk University Law School	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1992
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth	Computer Science	BS - Bachelor of Science	1987

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	Bristol County Bar Association	1997-present
Member	Fall River Bar Association	1997-present

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