Atty. Kenneth D. Van Colen

Atty. Kenneth D. Van Colen

Kenneth D. Van Colen is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, speeding & traffic ticket, divorce & separation and 6 other areas of law.

Fall River Fall River 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Kenneth D. Van Colen at a glance

Kenneth D. Van Colen is a Member based in Fall River, Massachusetts, practicing at Law Office of Kenneth D. van Colen. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1992) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1993). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1992) and Southeastern Massachusetts University (B.S. Computer, 1987). Active member of Fall River and Bristol County Bar Associations. Serands clients in Fall River, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kenneth D. Van Colen is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, speeding & traffic ticket, divorce & separation and 6 other areas of law
  • Kenneth received a B.S. degree from Southeastern Massachusetts University in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Kenneth practices at Law Office of Kenneth D. van Colen in Fall River, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth D. Van Colen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kenneth D. Van Colen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Divorce

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fall River are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Kenneth D. Van Colen's law office located?
Kenneth D. Van Colen's law practice is located in Fall River, Massachusetts. The firm is Law Office of Kenneth D. van Colen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kenneth D. Van Colen handle?
Kenneth D. Van Colen focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Kenneth D. Van Colen practiced law?
Kenneth D. Van Colen has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Kenneth D. Van Colen go to law school?
Kenneth D. Van Colen earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S. Computer, 1987).
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 1992
B.S. Computer
Southeastern Massachusetts University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1993

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