Stephen Harold Kennedy Jr.

Stephen Harold Kennedy Jr.

4.6
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Roanoke, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family

120 Church Ave., SW, Suite C, Roanoke, VA

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Drugs, DWI, Theft, Assault & Battery

18 years

50%
Litigation 30%

Real Estate disputes, Contracts

30%
Family 20%

Divorce, Child Custody, Visitation and Support

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 18 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Stephen H. Kennedy, Jr., Attorney at Law, PLLC

120 Church Ave., SW, Suite C, Roanoke, VA, 24011-1906

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Stephen Harold Kennedy Jr.'s Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

Alimony--Long Distance

I moved to Florida several years ago and needed a lawyer in Virginia to help try to terminate a "pay for life" alimony case. Stephen had a great PI who worked the case for a year to get the needed evidence. Throughout the year Stephen keep me updated by email and phone. After many years of paying $...$$ alimony with no end in sight Stephen with the evidence collected was able too negotiation a nice settlement and termination of alimony!! I was able too do all of this without ever meeting Stephen or having to travel back to Virginia.

Posted by Cody | August 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Wonderful Lawyer

I have retained Mr. Kennedy twice now and both times I walked out of Bedford County courthouse with my daughter and son from two previous relationships. He is an amazing attorney. Both times in court with different mothers he was able to prove that beyond a reasonable doubt they were unfit parents. B...oth of my children are now safe and in my care full time. Mr. Kennedy was very professional, kind, and courteous.

Posted by Rocky | July 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent attorney!

I retained Stephen for my divorce when my wife left. He is very smart and easy to understand. He is pleasant at all times and knows the laws. He helped me get "primary physical custody" of our 2 children and she was ordered to pay child support. He also helped to get my kids back when their mothe...r filed a protective order against me for alleged "family abuse", and took the kids for 2 weeks. I could have no contact. Stephen represented me and was able to help prove the allegations to be false and I got the kids back. I would highly recommend Stephen!

Posted by Mark | July 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Allred v Allred

I came to Mr. Kennedy after he was suggested to me through ARAG which is a benefit offered to me through my employer. I was a year and six months into my separation and had had two lawyers that had done nothing for me to help my case. There was identity theft, defamation of character and loss of prop...erty among other things involved. Mr. Kennedy was knowledgeable, warm and understanding. There was a lot to catch up on and then more to proceed with. He worked diligently to get a fair outcome without a lot of dispute and after another year my divorce is final and I actually got to have some part of my life restored. I could not be where I am at this point without having hired him as my counsel. I will forever be grateful and advise anyone to consult with him to see what he may be able to do to assist with their case.

Posted by Jeffrey | February 29, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent

I have worked with Stephen on two occasions and I have found he is an excellent attorney. Both issues were solved quickly and out of court. I couldn't have been more pleased. His pricing was also very reasonable.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Principal, Stephen H. Kennedy, Jr., Attorney at Law, PLLC

2006 - 2007

Title Abstracter, Altizer, Walk & White

Associations

Virginia State Bar Criminal Law Section

Member

Virginia State Bar

Member

Roanoke Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Martin

The Defendant's statements were suppressed. The Commonwealth's Attorney elected to not prosecute the matters on the remaining evidence.

Commonwealth v. Elliott

The Defendant's motion was granted and the charges were dismissed.

Commonwealth v. Newbill

The confession was suppressed but the Defendant was convicted on other evidence.

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Education

2007

Appalachian School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Monthly Meeting

Elder Law

N/A

Monthly Meeting

Estate Planning

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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