Kevin M. Colwell

Kevin M. Colwell

Albany Divorce Attorney Kevin M. Colwell is a founding partner of The Colwell Law Group, LLC, which has law offices in Albany, Saratoga Springs, and Syracuse, New York. Nationally ranked as among the top attorneys in the country, Mr. Colwell focuses his practice almost exclusively on divorce and family law.  He provides unmatched representation and support to clients throughout the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and surrounding areas who have legal needs involving any of the following:

In honor of his outstanding professionalism and superior client service, Mr. Colwell was selected as a Super Lawyer in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.  He has earned an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell as well as a Top 100 designation from The National Advocates. In addition, he has received “Superb, 10 out of 10 client” ratings on Avvo as a Top Divorce Attorney, and he has received the 10 Best in Client Satisfaction Award from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. The firm has been honored at the Law Firm 500 for its impressive and rapid growth nationally each year since 2018. In 2023, The Colwell Law Group was named as one of the fastest growing companies in America and made the Inc.5000 list.

Mr. Colwell’s success as an Albany Divorce Attorney comes from his extensive legal knowledge and experience coupled with his unwavering dedication to his clients and helping them achieve the favorable outcomes they expect and deserve for their serious family-related legal issues as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.  He works closely with his clients to help them make the best-informed decisions on matters that will affect them and their children for years to come.  He aggressively pursues the positive results they seek both inside and outside the courtroom.

A graduate of SUNY Geneseo, Mr. Colwell obtained his Juris Doctor in 1997 from the University of Dayton School of Law. The New York State Bar Association admitted him to practice the following year, and he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.

Early in his legal career, Mr. Colwell served as assistant public defender with the Columbia County Public Defender’s Office, where he gained invaluable trial experience. Along with maintaining a successful legal practice, he enjoys camping, hiking and skiing with his family and two dogs (Elvis and Lucy).

Kevin M. Colwell
education
Education

University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, Ohio

  • J.D. – 1997

SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, New York

  • B.A.
  • Major: Political Science
admissions
Bar Admissions
  • New York, 1998
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 1998
language
Languages
  • English
Areas of Practice
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Paternity
  • Separation & Annulments
  • Step Parent Adoptions
  • Interstate Child Support and Child Custody issues
Litigation Percentage
  • 90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Professional Associations and Memberships
  • New York State Bar Association, Member, 1998 – Present
  • Columbia County Bar Association, Member, 1998 – Present
  • Albany County Bar Association, Member, 2005 – Present
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, Member
Past Employment Positions
  • Columbia County Public Deferder’s Office 1998-2000
  • Roland, Fogel, Koblenz & Petroccione, LLP, Associate, 2000 – 2005
  • City of Hudson, City Attorney, 2000 – 2010
  • The Colwell Law Group 2005 – Present
Representative Clients
  • Northeastern Conference of Seventh Day Adventists
  • Empire State Petroleum Association
  • Sainato’s Market LLC
  • Greenwich Local Market, LLC
N/A Kevin M. Colwell

Albany Divorce Attorney Kevin M. Colwell is a founding partner of The Colwell Law Group, LLC, which has law offices in Albany, Saratoga Springs, and Syracuse, New York. Nationally ranked as among the top attorneys in the country, Mr. Colwell focuses his practice almost exclusively on divorce and family law.  He provides unmatched representation and support to clients throughout the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and surrounding areas who have legal needs involving any of the following:

In honor of his outstanding professionalism and superior client service, Mr. Colwell was selected as a Super Lawyer in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.  He has earned an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell as well as a Top 100 designation from The National Advocates. In addition, he has received “Superb, 10 out of 10 client” ratings on Avvo as a Top Divorce Attorney, and he has received the 10 Best in Client Satisfaction Award from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. The firm has been honored at the Law Firm 500 for its impressive and rapid growth nationally each year since 2018. In 2023, The Colwell Law Group was named as one of the fastest growing companies in America and made the Inc.5000 list.

Mr. Colwell’s success as an Albany Divorce Attorney comes from his extensive legal knowledge and experience coupled with his unwavering dedication to his clients and helping them achieve the favorable outcomes they expect and deserve for their serious family-related legal issues as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.  He works closely with his clients to help them make the best-informed decisions on matters that will affect them and their children for years to come.  He aggressively pursues the positive results they seek both inside and outside the courtroom.

A graduate of SUNY Geneseo, Mr. Colwell obtained his Juris Doctor in 1997 from the University of Dayton School of Law. The New York State Bar Association admitted him to practice the following year, and he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York.

Early in his legal career, Mr. Colwell served as assistant public defender with the Columbia County Public Defender’s Office, where he gained invaluable trial experience. Along with maintaining a successful legal practice, he enjoys camping, hiking and skiing with his family and two dogs (Elvis and Lucy).

Kevin M. Colwell

Colwell Law

Serving Albany And The Entire Capital District

At the Colwell Law Group, our number one priority is always our clients. The members of our team have decades of combined experience in negotiating and trying family law cases. We are able to use our experience and our knowledge of the courts and New York family law to act as advocates for our clients. Our lawyers are dedicated to serving our clients’ best interests while also allowing them to feel heard and understood. We want to ensure that they trust us and understand why we do what we do. Colwell Law has numerous attorneys who are experienced in Family Law that can help put you at ease.

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Syracuse Office
The Colwell Law Group, LLC
One Park Place 300 S. State, Syracuse, NY 13202
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Albany Office
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200 Great Oaks Blvd  Suite 224,  Albany,  NY  12203
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+1-518-203-1592
Saratoga Springs Office
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513 Broadway Saratoga Springs,  NY  12866
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Rochester Office
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1160 Pittsford Victor Road 1st and 2nd floor, Suite K1-3 Pittsford New York 14534
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