Kenneth D Van Colen

Kenneth D Van Colen

4.1
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fall River, MA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

120 Purchase Street, Fall River, MA

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 33 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1992

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Location

Law Offices of Kenneth D Van Colen

120 Purchase Street, Fall River, MA, 02720

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Kenneth D Van Colen's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Bad divorce lawyer

Bad divorce lawyer seems like a decent criminal defense attorney. Charged me $5000 and that was only until I switched lawyers halfway through. My ex was able to lie under oath multiple times during the pretrial with no repercussions. My invoice was questionable ( stated calls were made and my cell ...phone bill didn’t have the same record ) and for the 6 months (during covid) very little work was done on my case to justify that amount . Charging $125 to scan in paperwork (isnt that was paralegals and secretaries do? )for a client on disability retirement who has to sell her house and give 1/2 her disability check to her ex is why layers have bad reputation- I felt like he was working for my ex and his lawyer and there was a boys club - there wasn’t going to be any kind of “win for me” I was told directly.

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Anthony Bucacci

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred many clients over the years to Ken and each one was happy with the results Ken achieved for them. Ken is very focused on getting the best possible results for his clients. Great negotiator and litigator. I can refer a client with confidence that they will be well represented."

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Bill Farias

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Van Colen is one of the highest quality criminal attorneys in the area. I opposed him when I was an Assistant DA, and have been fortunate as a colleague to watch and learn from him since. He's aggressive and always goes the extra mile for the client. Highly recommend."

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Michael DelSignore

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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James Powderly

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1998 - 2002

Instructor, Newbury College

1992 - 1997

Assistant D.A., Bristol County D.A.'s Office

Associations

1997 - Present

Bristol County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Fall River Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2003

Bristol County Bar Advocates

President

Education

1992

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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