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 helpin...g 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 reappl...y 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 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 reli...ef, 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.

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 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.