John J Kolego

An incident became distorted into something which brought multiple counts against me, the victim. The seriousness of the charges due to a relentless investigation in search of confirming bias, became a complicated nightmare, to say the least. John stepped in with good advice and protection by helping us know our rights and how to respond to the charges. A good attorney was necessary to get us through this horrible and unbelievable stack of accusations and charges. Sometimes in life, nightmares happen and John's experience gave him the ability to get us through! Lies and bias did not win! (His rates were set so it was not an endless drain on limited finances which gave us assurance that we were not going to run out of funds as the process was drawn out.)

John was recommended to me by a former client who said that John managed an incredibly good outcome for him which helped save his good-paying job on a new career. My case was challenging -- driving while suspended/revoked in a "difficult" county when I was within a few months of being able to reapply for my license. John was very knowledgeable...and patient...working with an out-of-county court that was particularly challenging. His experience and knowledge helped navigate me through some incredible hurdles and to the best outcome I could imagine -- dismissal of the case after a fairly brief diversion period. This allowed me to begin pursuing my license again, with his continued help. I'm doing my best to earn that license back, but I wouldn't have had the chance without his excellent help. He communicated well with me, and his incredible knowledge and experience were evident throughout all the court proceedings, and especially in working with the prosecutor's office. I trust John, and highly recommend him.

John was the best attorney. He was so helpful and got me through all of my court proceedings with no issues and exactly the desired results. He was super fair with the price and so wonderful to me and my significant other. He answered all of my questions promptly and there's no doubt about it, he will fight for you! I can't thank him and his office enough for all their help.

Mr. Kolego and his delightful crew have been extremely patient with me and very helpful. I found them all to be available for my questions and finished my case with relief. I would recommend Mr. Kelego to my closest friend.

I’m a convicted felon on parole. I had two separate new cases, both felonies. When I started with a public defender, he told me I would be going back to prison for 30 months. Period. After hiring John and his partner, for one reasonable fee, I ended up getting through both cases with road crew and more probabtion. No jail or prison time. Thank you John. Thank you Andy.

John Kolego was recommended to me by a good friend who used to be a Prosecutor and he said that John was a very formidable opponent in the courtroom. I thought this was a very strong recommendation. I called him right away and he was able to get me an appointment that morning which was a huge relief, as I was extremely scarred and nervous. When John went out of town for a short trip, his associate and his assistant were extremely helpful and responsive to my calls and emails. John himself would call me right back when I had any questions or needed any clarification. John was able to get me the very best possible outcome in my situation and I can't say how much I appreciate him and recommend him very, very HIGHLY. He kept me very abreast of everything going on and had a very calming energy about him. He is very knowledgeable about the law and is also a very kind and good person. thanks so much for everything, Mr. Kolego.

Mr. Kolego not only won our family case, but was always honest and upfront during the process. He pays extreme attention to detail and clearly understands people. He fights in the courtroom with passion and does not give up. Mr. Kolego was the only hope for our family. He managed the best outcome imaginable in one of the toughest cases. I cannot day a bad word about this man. My family and I are eternally grateful to him.

I hired John based on a recommendation from a Eugene judge. That was the right decision. I was extremely nervous since a guilty conviction would limit the type of employment I could be subject to for the next 5 years. John had very little to work with on my case since everything pointed against me. The situation was made worse in court by the deceptive corroborative narrative that was portrayed. Personally, that was hard to deal with. John kept a cool and level head and talked me down when I got frustrated and even listened to me vent. John offered a myriad of motions to get the case dropped because of a lack of evidence. John also presented motions in court so, if the case went south, then I would have a better approach for an appeal, if I so chose or needed to go that direction. After the closing statements, John walked out of the courtroom declaring he felt he had connected and reach the 6 person jury. John believed the jury understood what he was trying to convey to them and the jury came back with a verdict of not guilty. This is what 30 plus years of legal experience gets you: someone who is savvy with the system, knows how to navigate the pitfalls, and keeps you on course so you don't personally shoot yourself in the foot. Considering what the cost of fines, lost time, and lost wages would have been had I been found guilty John's price was a great deal. I would recommend John to anybody that needs help with criminal defense.

This lawyer went to WAR for me and my family. I had a tough case and everything pinned against me. He managed to work through it and get me acquitted of all charges. I stumbled into his office with no hope and asked him to take on my case. By the time I left his office and throughout the whole way he helped me stay positive and assured me he would take care of it and he did. He worked with me and was beyond fair in his pricing and amazing in his skill. He handles himself very professionally and knows his way around the courthouse. Through all of this my fiancé was pregnant, he gave me the opportunity to be there when my daughter is born and for that I’m beyond grateful! I appreciate everything you have done for us Mr. Kolego and still continue to do! Thank you!

I've known Mr. Kolego for years and yet I'm constantly amazed by his kindness, bluntness, deceny, and razor-sharp legal mind. He treats everyone (regardless of social standing, status, wealth, et al.) with respect and honesty, which is in short stock these days. In short, whereas most people think of Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch, I think of Mr. Kolego.

I used to be a BIG TIME jackass, trouble maker, fool, and small time drug dealer/criminal. Got busted almost 12 years ago. Had a different attorney on retainer just in case I ever got busted. Fired him, hired John. John did everything in his power to get me a good deal, and he got me the best possible deal under the circumstances. I was actually shocked he was able to get me a 2 year reduction. Pretty much unheard of under the circumstances. I didn't give the man much to work with, but he was able to make things happen. I refer him to everyone I know. I trust John. His prices are fair, and he knows his way around both the state and federal court systems. Not going to find a more qualified defense attorney in the Eugene area.

John has been our family attorney for 30 years, he has always done an excellent job. We have had friends call him they also have been very happy with his legal expertise.He is the best.You can trust him to do the best job possible for you.

John did a great job for me! Court/hearing/trial didn't work out as expected. Actually exceeded my expectations! John really came to bat for me when things were looking quite grim. I was facing two very serious charges and ended up with no jail time. Unbelievable!! Thanks John!!

John is a great attorney! Very experienced. My husband was looking at 10 years and he might just do 12 months thanks to John! We love him!

I have only good things to say about my experiences with Mr. Kolego. I was referred to his office for some legal advice several years ago by a good friend who also had nothing but positive things to say about her experiences with him. When I sent an email to Mr. Kolego's office in the evening, I received a call from John personally the next morning. I was able to get some helpful advice regarding a friend with legal issues in custody several counties away, and also the name of an attorney in that area who was also very helpful. Thanks again John. Sincerely,.Shannon