$ 275-300 per hour
Lauren Kollecas is a Maryland criminal defense and family law attorney. For her undergraduate eduation, Lauren attended the University of Maryland, College Park where she received her BA in Russian History in 2010. From there, she attended law school at Catholic University, graduating in 2013. Upon joining the Maryland Bar in December 2013, she worked for a small firm in Rockville before taking a position as a prosecutor for the great state of New Mexico in 2015. While out west, she prosecuted hundreds of cases with a wide variety of charges, including DWIs, assaults/batteries, drug offenses, and domestic violence. Upon moving back to Maryland in 2016, Lauren joined Azari Law. Since that time, she has handled myriad cases from divorce, custody, and child support to DWI/DUI, sex offenses, and first-degree murder.
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13 years
13 years
$ 275-300 per hour
25%-40%
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Acquired: 2015
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State: Maryland
Acquired: 2013
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804 Pershing Drive, Suite 5, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
304 Montgomery Street, Laurel, MD, 20707
20 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
"Not Guilty" - 6 Charges including Felony Murder
"Innocent of Felony Murder & 6 other related charges"...found innocent after being falsely accused of the horrific murder of my husband. If you value your life you need Attorney Lauren Kollecas. You will not find a finer Attorney... I am free today. Falsely Arrested & wrongfully accused of First Deg...
Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Protective order case
Ms. Kollecas Was hired and helped me win a protective order case, would recommend to anyone who is in need of representation you won’t be disappointed.
Posted by David | October 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Great experience working with Lauren
Lauren represented me in two of my many appearances on a DUI. I interviewed several attorneys and I feel lucky to have found Lauren. She was, at all times, calm, professional, reassuring, and explained every possible outcome. She gave me the advice and confidence that I needed to get through a di...
Posted by Abraham | September 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Mr
Lauren represented me in divorce case between 2016 to 2018. I must count myself to be lucky in securing her service . Apart from being an excellent lawyer, she was always willing to go the extra mile in making sure that I got the best service. I will not hesitate in recommending her if anyone is...
Posted by Elizabeth | September 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Family Matters
Lauren took on my case after extensive review to make sure she would be able to help me before taking a dime. My case was a rare one indeed, I needed to establish my right as a grandparent to have visitation with my granddaughter. She established with great detail that I was indeed the Di-Facto Gran...
"Great working with Lauren. She is very knowledgeable and at the same time friendly. It was a pleasure working against someone this bright."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Kollecas is driven and determined to achieve the best results for her clients. She clearly knows her way around courtrooms."
Criminal defense lawyer
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Faculty Merit Scholarship, The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
2016 - Present
Associate Attorney, Azari Law LLC
2015 - 2016
Associate Trial Attorney,, Fifth/Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Carlsbad, NM and Las Cruces, NM
2013 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Matt Simmons
2012 - 2012
Law Clerk, Office of the Public Defender, Rockville, MD
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk, Ashcraft & Gerel, LLP
2008 - 2008
Law Clerk, Law Office of Patrick J. Christmas and Associates
Member
Admitted
Member
Member
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
BA in Russian History
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