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John J Kolego

4.6
Rating: 4.8

Licensed for 40 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Eugene, OR
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime ... +4 more

834 Pearl Street, Suite 101, Eugene, OR

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015
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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 40 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1985

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

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KOLEGO & KRAUSHAAR, ATTORNEYS AT LAW

834 Pearl Street, Suite 101, Eugene, OR, 97401

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John J Kolego's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

John Kolego

Many thanks to John Kolego for his expertise and care in a case involving my nephew. He did exactly what he told us he would do, and was able to get the outcome he had projected. His years of experience and thorough understanding of the law guided my family through a very difficult situation. What I ...found most helpful was the time he gave us to answer all of our questions. He was with us every step of the way. Thank you John.

Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mr.kolego both cares about and fights for his clients.

I hired john kolego on recomendation of several friends, who said he was one of the best in town. He charged q very reasonable flat rate that was within my means (which i honestly didnt expect, i was struggling hard financially at the time). What could have been a serious felony he prevented a drug c...harge i got from escalating from possession to distribution.he got me the best possible outcome i could have gotten in my case, and also helped me into q really good rehab and helped me get clean within the process. Hes compassionate understanding never made me feel judged or ashamed and gave me advice that has prevented me from getting in trouble since.one time me qnd my ex git pulled over and the cops were harrassing us and completely violating our rights, so i called his office and explained what they were doing as they were doing it and although they illegally searched my vehicle they didnt end up charging me with anything or taking anything from me. I definitly recomend him to anyone with criminal charges.

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Knowledgeable and Trusted

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.

Posted by Rob | May 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Can't go wrong with John 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.

Posted by sherry | February 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney

John Kolego

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.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 30

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"I endorse this lawyer. John has proven trial skills and is an experienced litigator."

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Experience

Rating:  4.8 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Suspension - Disciplinary issued in OR, 2015

updated on 03/17/2015

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Attorney, John Kolego P.C.

Associations

1985 - Present

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Michael Horner

Not Guilty

State v. Brian Knight

Not Guilty

State v. Troy Jones

Not Guilty

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Education

1985

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Oregon

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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