John J Kolego

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. T...he 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 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 pos...sible 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.

From the day he was hired we felt a sense that he was against his client rather than with him. Took his time to do anything for his client. Never once provided an ounce of hope for his client. There was no clear evidence of guilt but he always pushed for a guilty plead. Would have been 1000 times bet...ter off with an appointed attorney.