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Kathleen A Dolan

also known as Kathleen Dolan

4.5
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 36 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 36 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

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4.6 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Richard | December 19, 2024 | Hired 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 Dana | April 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

An amazing professional!

I actually hired Kathleen on behalf of a friend of mine, that was wrongfully accused. I cannot begin to express how much she helped in a process that seemed hopeless. Kathleen goes above and beyond and knows the laws inside and out. I can’t say enough positive words about her character, dedication, a...nd professionalism. Definitely would recommend her services to anyone in need

Posted by Connie | April 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney

The Best Attorney in Town

Kathleen Dolan is an excellent attorney. She provided me with an outstanding service, when I came to her office, I was concerned for my case. She reassured me with compassion and professionalism that everything was going to be ok as long as I follow her advice. The outcome was in my favor thanks to h...er knowledge of the law and her charismatic personality.

Posted by JF | February 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Kathleen Dolan Is an incredible lawyer

Kathleen Dolan is a phenomenal lawyer! She was knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. I had many charges against myself and Ms. Dolan had gotten most of them dropped during the preliminary hearing. Kathleen had many connections in the courthouse and proved to be key during my sentencing. She struck a ...deal with the states attorney and the charges against me were eventually expunged. Kathleen is a shark in the court room and will fight for your best outcome. We didn’t need to communicate much because she took care of everything. She was very honest and never promised us anything she could not execute. Ms. Dolan worked hard to fight my case and understood that I had a lot to lose. She treated me with respect and did not treat me like just another client. I highly recommend Kathleen Dolan as a lawyer.

Posted by Cassidy | December 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Supportive and Caring Attorney

Kathleen Kennedy was an extremely helpful and knowledgeable lawyer in my case. From the first moment of contact about needing her help for a minor drinking offense she explained possible ways to handle the situation. She gave the many different outcomes and the positives and negative of each. After c...onfidently explaining she would do everything she could do defend me a horribly unfair citation , I decided to take it to court. In the meeting with the Maryland youth alcohol official, Kathleen vehemently defended me and negotiated a deal far less intense as some of my peers who did not choose to fight the citation. I would strongly recommend Kathleen Kennedy to anyone looking for a dedicated lawyer. She always had my very best interest in mind during the entire process, which gave me relief to know I was in good hands.

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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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