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Kevin J. O’Leary

Kevin J. O’Leary

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Kevin J. O’Leary is a litigation attorney at Dolan Divorce Lawyers, where he serves as the head of the firm’s intake team and as a member of the firm’s leadership team. In that role, Attorney O’Leary is often one of the first attorneys to speak with prospective clients, helping them understand the legal issues they are facing, the options available to them, and the best next steps for their family law matter.

Attorney O’Leary brings a practical and informed perspective to client consultations. Before leading the intake team, he represented clients in family law matters throughout Connecticut, including divorce, custody, child support, post-judgment issues, and restraining order cases. His litigation background helps him quickly identify the issues that may affect a case, explain the process clearly, and help clients determine whether the firm is the right fit for their needs.

Before joining Dolan Divorce Lawyers, Attorney O’Leary worked as a child support investigator for the State of Connecticut, where he investigated paternity and child support matters and assisted with the enforcement of divorce and custody judgments. That experience gives him valuable insight into support issues, enforcement matters, and the practical challenges families face when court orders and financial obligations are involved.

Attorney O’Leary has completed Connecticut’s Guardian ad Litem and Attorney for the Minor Child training program and remains active in the family law community through the Connecticut and New Haven County Bar Associations. He has been selected as a New England Super Lawyers Rising Star each year since 2021 and has received additional recognition from national legal organizations for his work in family law.

Attorney O’Leary earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law, his Master of Science in Justice Studies from Southern New Hampshire University, and his Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Central Connecticut State University. A lifelong Connecticut resident, he remains active in his community through service on local town boards and committees.

Practice areas

Divorce
Divorce
Custody and Visitation
Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Child Support
Premarital Agreements
Premarital Agreements
Temporary Family Restraining Orders
Temporary Family Restraining Orders
Civil Protection Orders
Civil Protection Orders

Bar admissions

  • State of Connecticut

Education

  • University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, CT
  • Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH
  • Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Connecticut Bar Association and New Haven County Bar Association

Awards

  • New England Rising Star: 2021 – 2026
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys: 10 Best CT, 2020
  • Attorney and Practice Magazine: Top 10 Family Law Attorney CT, 2020
  • Best Attorneys of America Young Outstanding Lawyer, 2020

Community Involvement

  • Prospect Town Council
  • Prospect Justice of the Peace

Client Testimonials

I’ve been to court a few times over the same thing and this was by far the best experience. Attorney O’Leary was very diligent, thorough, and overall a pleasure to work with. He made sure I had options, I understood what they were, the effect of each, and took my input into consideration when guiding me. He kept me informed every step of the way. -Steve S.

Kevin O’Leary was a rockstar! I had a complicated income and Kevin took the time to understand and make sure my support mandate was fair. -Anthony B.

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Kevin J. O’Leary is a litigation attorney at Dolan Divorce Lawyers, where he serves as the head of the firm’s intake team and as a member of the firm’s leadership team. In that role, Attorney O’Leary is often one of the first attorneys to speak with prospective clients, helping them understand the legal issues they are facing, the options available to them, and the best next steps for their family law matter.

Attorney O’Leary brings a practical and informed perspective to client consultations. Before leading the intake team, he represented clients in family law matters throughout Connecticut, including divorce, custody, child support, post-judgment issues, and restraining order cases. His litigation background helps him quickly identify the issues that may affect a case, explain the process clearly, and help clients determine whether the firm is the right fit for their needs.

Before joining Dolan Divorce Lawyers, Attorney O’Leary worked as a child support investigator for the State of Connecticut, where he investigated paternity and child support matters and assisted with the enforcement of divorce and custody judgments. That experience gives him valuable insight into support issues, enforcement matters, and the practical challenges families face when court orders and financial obligations are involved.

Attorney O’Leary has completed Connecticut’s Guardian ad Litem and Attorney for the Minor Child training program and remains active in the family law community through the Connecticut and New Haven County Bar Associations. He has been selected as a New England Super Lawyers Rising Star each year since 2021 and has received additional recognition from national legal organizations for his work in family law.

Attorney O’Leary earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law, his Master of Science in Justice Studies from Southern New Hampshire University, and his Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Central Connecticut State University. A lifelong Connecticut resident, he remains active in his community through service on local town boards and committees.

Dolan Divorce Lawyers, PLLC


1305 Post Road,
Suite 205

Fairfield CT 06824

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