Kevin L. O'Brien

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."

I had not heard from my son and his family in eight years. When I did, I found out that his life had totally fallen apart. His wife had left him, his newborn baby was in Foster Care, and he and his two daughters were living in a welfare motel. He had lost his business and literally had nothing. I was... beside myself thinking about my grandchildren and what they must be going through. I had helped my son and his family previously, but my help only made matters worse. There was substance and physical abuse in the home, and I knew that my grandchildren were growing up in chaos, and now a new baby boy was living with strangers. I was heartbroken. I did not know what to do to help the children, and wanted what was best for them. I knew that Child Protective Services would remove the children from the home if things did not improve. I found Kevin O'Brien's name in the phone book and called his office. I made an appointment to meet with him a few days later. After discussing my situation with Mr. O'Brien, and listening to his very sound advice, I felt calmer and convinced that he could help me. Mr. O'Brien had been a Family Attorney for many years and knew the law and agreed to appear with me at the hearings in Family Court. Initially, Mr. O'Brien and I had petitioned the court for visitation for me with the children. I felt that I could tell if they were being adequately taken care of, that their needs were being met, and that there was stability in their lives. As time passed, it became obvious that my son's wife had returned and was again living in the house. Child Protective Services called to tell me that the children would be removed from the home. Before a court date could be scheduled, my son and his wife fled the jurisdiction of Family Court, taking their three children with them. I contacted Mr. O'Brien and we attended the hearing in Family Court where the judge ordered the removal of the children from the home. By that time, the Child Protective Services had located the family in Florida. My son's wife had been arrested there, and when she was released, my son again fled that jurisdiction and left for Virginia. While I was in court for the hearing for the removal of the children, Mr. O'Brien asked me if I would consider changing my petition from visitation to custody of the children. I agreed. Mr. O'Brien asked the judge to consider changing my petition from visitation to custody. After some deliberation and discussion with Child Protective Services, she agreed. She asked me how I would take custody of the children and I said I would drive to Virginia to pick them up. With her Order of Custody in hand, I drove to Virginia to pick up my grandchildren. My son refused to bring them to the area Police Station and the police department would not accompany me to his house. Fearing for my safety, I called Mr. O'Brien to tell him this. He suggested that I come back home. While I was enroute, he discussed my case with an associate in his office and asked her if she would agree to accompany me to Virginia to see if she could expedite my Order of Custody. One week later, we returned to Virginia and picked up the children without incident. My son and his wife have tried unsuccessfully several times to regain custody of their children -- but with Mr. O'Brien at my side, they have failed. Eventually, my son's wife left him again. My son visits his children in a supervised setting twice a month. They have been with me for four years now, are settled in school and in this small community, surrounded by family and friends. I know their lives are more settled now -- they say it and they believe it. Thanks to Mr. O'Brien's knowledge of the system, his kindness and his extraordinary compassion.

Going through a divorce is an extremely stressful time. Emotions are high. Battle lines are drawn. Kevin is the kind of lawyer you want on your side. He is intelligent and well versed in the law. He knows which points are worth fighting for and which are not. He has moral integrity which I have found... is notably absent from many lawyers I have dealt with. I felt Kevin was truly there to help me get through the process as painlessly as possible. He was not there just to spin the file or to create conflict as some do.

Kevin was recommended to me by a lawyer friend. I saw why immediately. During our initial consultation I felt I was in the right hands. I had many questions written down, but realized quickly that I could discard that paper as Kevin had "all the bases covered".His concern about the entire family situ...ation, not just my own makes me look back at the fairness of the entire process. When I wanted to "get tough" on certain issues we discussed why we should or should not follow my thoughts. No matter what the issues where on the table during our sessions,I always left Kevin's office with a calm feeling that the right thing was being done. Most importantly, as I write this review,is that the aftermath of the entire process was done fairly, and because of Kevin's handling of my children's future, along with fairness for my former spouse,has allowed me to relax and know that things were handled the right way. Thank you Kevin L. O'Brien

I was involved in a very difficult divorce, involving domestic violence. I called Kevin on New Year's Eve with an emergency. He responded to me immediately. Kevin was knowledgeable, extremely responsive and compassionate. He told me what my options were and we decided the best course of action for m...y case. Kevin's representation changed the course of my divorce and he lead me through the legal system to obtain the best possible result. Thank you Kevin!