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Kathleen A Dolan

also known as Kathleen Dolan

4.5
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

200A Monroe St., Suite 305, Rockville, MD

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 34 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1991

Good Standing

Licensed in Maryland for 35 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1989

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Licensed in Virginia for 32 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1993

Former Member

Licensed in Massachusetts for 35 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1990

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Licensed in Colorado for 35 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1990

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Kennedy & Dolan

200A Monroe St., Suite 305, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Kathleen A Dolan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A very qualified and hard-working attorney!

I was lucky enough to have Kathleen represent me in a case where I was facing some very serious charges. She is an absolute tiger and will fight for you and challenge every single aspect of your case. I was grateful to have someone like her when my life was turned upside down because of some ridiculo...us charges. She’s one of the nicest people I’ve ever met, but in the courtroom she’s quite vicious. It was a pleasure watching her work and I would highly recommend her to you during a difficult time in your life. The outcome of my case was a success and I got my life back.

Posted by Richard | December 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A lifesaver

I had the privilege of working with Kathleen during one of the most challenging and stressful times of my life. For the first time ever, I found myself needing legal assistance, and honestly, I was overwhelmed by the whole process. From the very first moment I reached out to her, she was nothing shor...t of reassuring. She immediately put me at ease with her professionalism and approachable demeanor. Throughout the entire process, her communication was open and transparent. I never once felt in the dark or unsure about the next steps. She took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all my questions, and made sure I understood my options. Her competence and expertise were apparent at every stage, and I always felt like I was in capable hands. What truly stood out was how she helped me navigate what seemed like an impossible situation with minimal impact on my life. Thanks to her guidance, we managed to resolve the issue effectively and efficiently, and I couldn’t be more grateful for that. She didn’t just provide legal advice—she genuinely cared about the emotional and mental toll this process was taking on me and made the experience much less harrowing. I highly recommend Kathleen to anyone needing legal assistance. She is not only incredibly skilled but also deeply compassionate, and I will always be thankful for her help in getting me through one of the most difficult times in my life.

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very bad attorney

I had a horrible experience with Kathleen Dolan. She never gets back to your phone calls. Her prices are very high. She took a huge retainer from me, fed me with promises. During the trial, she came not prepared, she missed all the key details, she forgot all the details. Even the judge made her a fe...w notes. I lost an easy case because of her incompetence. She is unprofessional, rude and has an attitude.

Posted by Marco | September 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Life-savior

I cannot stress enough how fortunate we were to find Kathleen. After a long search and speaking with many lawyers, Kathleen assured us that we were in good hands, but how ? She was straight to the point, consistent with communication, and provided us with the best options moving forward. Not t...o mention that in times of covid-19, as an immuno-compromised individual she made every effort possible to make us comfortable with zoom sessions or any other form of communication to limit contact. Overall if you are looking for someone that genuinely cares and works tirelessly to get you where you need to be then I highly recommend Kathleen Dolan Thank you so much for everything you did for us !

Posted by anonymous | September 4, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Would recommend for restraining orders

Kathleen is a great lawyer! She helped me through the case and did everything in her part to make sure it shed away from my record. I highly recommend hiring her as your attorney.

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Kathleen A Dolan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Noah Clements

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I consider Kathleen a mentor. She is a great criminal defense lawyer. She is very knowledgable about all the judges and prosecutors in Montgomery and PG Counties, which can be very important in the Maryland system. She is creative, tenacious, and, in short, who I would call if I were in trouble."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Disbarment issued in CO, 2023

updated on 11/15/2023

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Colorado Supreme Court to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Suspension issued in MA, 2023

updated on 10/31/2023

This status means that an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Reciprocal - Suspension issued in MD, 2022

updated on 08/30/2024

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Maryland.

Honors

N/A

2013 - 2015, Superlawyer

Work Experience

1991 - 2015

Partner, Kennedy & Dolan

Education

N/A

Tufts University

B.S.

Languages

English

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