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Drug Defense

Drug DefenseI am attorney Kenneth van Colen of the Fall River, Massachusetts, criminal defense Law Office of Kenneth D. van Colen. I have been practicing criminal law for more than fifteen years, including five years as an Assistant District Attorney, where I spent many hours in the courtroom prosecuting drug charges. I now use my experience and knowledge of the prosecutor's strategies to confidently fight for your best interests, and that of your family's.

Learn more about drug charges at my Criminal Defense FAQ Page

During my career, I have seen a dramatic change in society's attitudes toward penalties for a conviction for drug charges. Misdemeanor drug charges such as possession of less than an ounce of marijuana now have more serious penalties than five or ten years ago. Major felonies, including drug charges that involve violence felonies such as gun charges may now result in several years in prison. I'm not trying to scare you. You don't need that right now. I just want you to be aware that hiring the right lawyer to defend your drug possession or drug trafficking charges is more important than ever.

If you or a family member has been arrested for drug charges, or you think charges are pending, time is not on your side. Contact me for a free consultation about how I can use my extensive experience to start protecting your right.

I have provided successful representation for people facing illegal drug charges such as:

  • Misdemeanor possession
  • Felony possession of cocaine
  • Methamphetamines, meth lab operations
  • Possession of paraphernalia
  • School zone violations

I accept Visa and MasterCard

A drug arrest is serious. It is important to start defending your rights and your future right away after being arrested for drug charges. Contact my office in Fall River, Massachusetts, for a free consultation. I am flexible to meet with you at a time and place that is most convenient. I accept Visa and MasterCard.

Office Location

Law Office of Kenneth D. van Colen
45 North Main Street
5th Floor
Fall River, MA 02720

Phone: (508) 679-1200

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The Fall River, Massachusetts, Law Office of Kenneth D. van Colen, provides legal advice and representation for residents of South Coast, Buzzard Bay area, and the Cape and the Islands communities, such as New Bedford, Attleboro, Taunton, Brockton, Wareham, Plymouth, Barnstable, Falmouth, Fairhaven, Norton, Franklin, Wrentham, Marshfield, Kingston, Middleborough, Bourne, Dartmouth, Westport, Somerset, Swansea, and Lakeville, Massachusetts.

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