Kevin O. Hagan

Kevin O. Hagan

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 24 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Newport, RI
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Divorce & Separation

117 Bellevue Avenue, Unit 200D, Newport, RI

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Licenses

Licensed in Rhode Island for 24 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 2001

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No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 24 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2002

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Kevin O. Hagan Attorney At Law

117 Bellevue Avenue, Unit 200D, Newport, RI, 02840

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Kevin O. Hagan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

90 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 18 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Expunged DWI Charge

I got myself in trouble the day after New Years Eve through my own lack of judgement. If it wasn’t for Kevin’s irreplaceable knowledge of the law, clear communication, patience and extremely quick resolutions, I would have lost my job and had a mark on my record that would affect me for some time. My... family does not use anyone else. I highly recommend Kevin.

Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Client

When I came into driving legal troubles in RI, I was referred to Kevin by law enforcement friends of mine who were familiar with the process. Kevin handled my case with the utmost professional detail and assurance. He fully explained the scenario I was facing and had great insight on the likely res...ults. Kevin is well situated to handle these types of cases. Kevin kept me informed and was always transparent with the progression of the case, as well as punctual for court appearances. As predicted, the results of my case were favorable. I highly recommend Kevin for anyone who finds themselves in a similar situation.

Kevin Hagan

Replied last February 25, 2019

Dear Sir/Madam, thank you for taking the time to provide detailed feedback regarding your experience working with my office. We are happy to have been able to assist you during a stressful time, and we are thankful for your recommendation. Best Regards, Kevin

Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

A smooth experience in a difficult time

Kevin represented my case in 2013 and worked hard to get me a positive result. He consulted with me directly to understand everything he could and put together a defense with relevant case examples to help with my situation. Kevin worked with me step by step, returned every call, and kept me informed... after every development as we worked through each hearing. Five years later, Kevin and Domenica worked with me to ultimately close the final steps in my case. You can be assured that Kevin Hagan will do his absolute best to work with you and get you the best possible result for your case.

Kevin Hagan

Replied last September 23, 2018

Thank you for taking the time to provide a very detailed and thoughtful review. We are so pleased to hear that you had a positive experience and are happy with the outcome of your case. Your review is greatly appreciated and we wish you all the best in the future. Sincerely, Kevin

Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Conscientious, knowledgeable and responsive

Kevin took on my matter over a holiday weekend and handled it thoroughly and expertly over the following months, taking the time to examine and weigh all possible outcomes while guiding me through the process to make the most informed decisions. He was always quickly responsive via telephone and emai...l and provided clear and thoughtful responses to all questions. Additionally, he was able to deal effectively not only with the legal aspects of the case, but with related public relations. Kevin has a merited reputation in the courts and in the community for being well-liked and respected.

Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

110% Satisfied

Mr. Hagan went above and beyond my family's expectations when we hired him to defend my elderly father. We were novices to the legal process and had never been "in trouble" before. We didn't even know how to begin to sort out the legal mess. Throughout this entire process, Mr. Hagan was very gracious... with his time and made sure we understood what legal steps were next with precise directions and counsel. His confidence, knowledge, gentile manner, and appropriate sense of humor always put our anxiety at ease. Both he and his secretary are very quick to respond to our calls/emails/texts and were always very pleasant to deal with. They have outstanding customer service. We are almost done with my father's case and could not be happier with the service we have received. My father's case turned out much better than we ever expected, and we owe Mr. Hagan a big thank you for making my father's very unpleasant legal situation as painless as possible. We surprisingly do not have one complaint regarding Mr. Hagan or Ms. Domenica, his secretary (which is very uncommon). My entire family highly recommends you choose Mr. Kevin Hagan as your lawyer.

Kevin Hagan

Replied last July 15, 2016

Thank you for taking the time to provide such a gracious review of my services. It is always sincerely appreciated to hear positive feedback. All the best to you, Kevin

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Kevin O. Hagan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ferenc Karoly

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin is a great guy and lawyer. I have worked with him for many years and he is a solid guy you will be happy to have in your corner."

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Michael Farley

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin is an outstanding criminal defense attorney. When I have a question on a legal matter, he is usually my first call. He has a wealth of experience, and is highly regarded by state/local prosecutors and by our judges. No one can find holes in a prosecutor's case like Kevin Hagan!"

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Alexander Walsh

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I refer all my criminal matters to Mr. Hagen. He always does an outstanding job."

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Joseph Hook

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin is an excellent attorney who is attentive to his client's interests. He is a former prosecutor who is particularly skilled in criminal defense. Kevin is admirable in that he takes hard cases."

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Regina Schwarzenberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I can truly endorse Kevin with boundless enthusiasm in all his chosen areas of practice. He is a consummate professional; knowledgeable, articulate, up to date with an innate ability to discuss matters clearly and understandably for his wide range of clients. He is well respected in all communities:legal, law enforcement and social. In all matters in which i have worked with Attorney Hagan, they have proved a learning experience for me, as well. Without reservation, I recommend him as an excellent, devoted, steadfast practitioner. I am proud to be a member of the same legal community."

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Thomas Connolly

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Kevin Hagan. He is an excellent trial attorney. He is a skillful advocate who consistently gets exceptional results for his clients. I have had the privilege of working alongside Kevin for several years, and I am always impressed with his professionalism, knowledge of the law and demeanor in the courtroom."

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Adam Thayer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kevin is one of the preeminent Rhode Island criminal defense attorneys. He has been both a mentor and a friend to me throughout my legal career. I fully endorse him without hesitation."

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Melissa Larsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kevin is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He has an unmatched ability to build lasting relationships with members in the community, including attorneys and law enforcement professionals, as well as his clients. Kevin's tenacity is exhibited in every case he is involved. I highly recommend Kevin."

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Daniel Neal

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Kevin Hagan's prior experience as a Prosecutor for the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office provided him with the great opportunity to understand both sides of the law. Kevin has turned his experience into a great benefit for his client, routinely providing superb legal advice and service to his clients. Kevin Hagan is a top-notch attorney and you should not feel worried about securing Kevin Hagan as your legal counsel. I would recommend any criminal defense client to Kevin Hagan."

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Michael Mineau

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lawrence Signore

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kevin is a former Rhode Island state prosecutor and knows the law, the process, and how to get things done for his clients. You will be well served by Mr. Hagan."

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James Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Outstanding lawyer. Proven record and his clients have the benefit of his experience as a Rhode Island prosecutor. He is well respected by the criminal bar in Rhode Island."

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Melissa Larsen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Craig Hein

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lawrence Signore

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Citizens Citation, City of Providence

2010

Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, United States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

2010

Men Who Make a Difference, Women's Resource Center of Rhode Island

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Kevin O. Hagan Attorney at Law

2010 - Present

Bail Commissioner, Rhode Island Judiciary

2008 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Community College of Rhode Island

2009 - 2011

Associate, Houlihan, Managhan, Kyle, LLP

2003 - 2009

Special Assistant Attorney General, State of Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General

2001 - 2002

Law Clerk, Rhode Island Judiciary

Associations

2002 - Present

Newport County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Federal District Court of Rhode Island

Member

2001 - Present

Rhode Island Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Rhode Island State Bar

Member

2004 - 2007

Roger Williams Law School Alumni Board

Board Member

Education

2001

Roger Williams University, Ralph R. Papitto School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Providence College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Law Talk Law Talk

Languages

English

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