Kevin L. O'Brien

My wife and I retained Kevin to represent us on a family matter regarding our grandchildren that had been ongoing with DSS for nearly two years. From the initial meeting we were very impressed with his willingness to listen coupled with his expertise and experience in this area of law. He advised u...s of our options and what he would recommend, but left the decision up to us. We naturally followed his advise and are very pleased that we did so. More than just giving us advise, he took a personal interest in our matter. It was obvious when we went to court that Kevin is an expert at what he does. He did an outstanding job at representing us and successfully argued points that we could not get anywhere with previously (with legal representation) . He is not afraid to take on a challenge and will give you a realistic opinion on what to expect. We were very impressed with his professionalism both within the courtroom and meeting with him in his office. He is always in control of the situation and you can sense the respect he receives from DSS, the other counsel and the judge. He follows through with what he says he is going to do especially with returning phone calls. It may be in the evening, but he does return your calls. We feel that his fees are very reasonable considering the representation you are receiving and we highly recommend Kevin. I will tell you that I am not one who would normally rave about a lawyer, but I can honestly say that Kevin is an exceptional attorney !

seeking legal help can be like going to the dentist -- you know there will likely be pain involved and it will be expensive. Thankfully, that did not prove to be the case with Mr. O'Brien. In fact, my experience with him turned out to be a significant stress reliever. As an attorney, he turned ou...t to be an advocate in the truest sense of the word. There was never a doubt about him acting in my very best interests and he was always accessible and open to discussion. As to the expense...well, you soon find out in the legal field that you get what you pay for and Mr. O'Brien was a very good investment in protecting my interests.

If you have the misfortune to need a family court attorney because of divorce or child dependent matter, I would recommend Kevin O'Brien of Albany. This is a scary and difficult area of our culture. Families do break up and there are a lot of emotional and irrational things that happen. Kevin su...cceeded, in my opinion, to give me a precise matter-of-fact counsel to what needed to happen and what the specific Courts/Judges/Magistrates/System would do. You often won't think the process is logical or fair or the gray areas in your "agreement" is acceptable. Kevin cuts through all that quickly and gives you what you should do. He is not one of those guys that pushes the court process for his own self-interest in fees. If necessary, he will be tough and direct to the court and the opposing side. He can do that. He also is good at providing you the straight kind wisdom you are going to need on occasion. My recommendation is get to the point of that agreement on taking care of you & yours interest in a meticulous quick way. Kevin O'Brien is a valued attorney in providing that counsel.

Kevin is approachable, loyal, trustworthy and in your corner. From my experience he maintained my privacy while helping me to comprehend where I stand in my case. At each turn Mr. O'Brien has been able to quickly analyze optional solutions to stay steps ahead allowing for choices rather than to sim...ply react in the progression of my situation. I must commend Mr. O'Brien on his communication techniques, never at any time did I feel dodged or put aside, actually the opposite. I was contacted often and given plenty of availability to his time, sometimes with professional insight at no charge. Kevin O'Brian has a great deal of knowledge and integrity And with MY best interest at the forefront. I searched through many attorneys, finding many jack asses who are focused on themselves, billing and personal convenience. Kevin O'Brien focused on me even with my crazy schedule.

Mr. O'Brien has served as my attorney for years, providing legal advice and counsel to me through a very difficult divorce. The end of a thirty-five year marriage is never easy, but Kevin really helped me get through that time in my life. I not only consider him to be my attorney, but he has become a... very dear friend. He is professional, honest, conscientious and courteous. While in the Court room, Kevin is highly driven in getting results, but never seems to lose sight of the needs of his clients and is very empathetic when needed. During my tumultuous divorce, there were many times where money became an issue and Kevin worked pro bono to help me obtain what, we felt, what was rightfully owed to a spouse after such a long marriage. I am disabled, and often times was unable, both physically and emotionally, to attend court, yet Kevin would graciously attend on my behalf and later rearrange his schedule to meet with me, after hours and after my doctor appointments, to ensure I had a good understanding of my case. Kevin is confident in his work and knowledgeable of the law. He has a natural gift in reacting to unforeseen circumstances while maintaining his composure and making one feel at ease. I would certainly recommend Kevin for legal counsel and can say with the utmost confidence that he will deliver results and will work hard in ensuring his clients are not only pleased with his services, but are truly "winners" in the end."