State University of New York at Albany, B.A., 1989
Law School Attended:
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 1994
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, South Carolina; 1994, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina; 2004, U.S. Supreme Court
ISLN:
913648511
Areas of Practice (8)
Criminal Defense
Civil Practice
Driving While Intoxicated
Drug Crimes
Juvenile Criminal Law
Parole and Probation
Traffic Violations
Personal Injury
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2.9/5.0
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2.8/5.0(3 reviews)
Mr. Colongeli always kept me and my family well informed during my situations and was prompt in returning my calls. I was extremely satisfied with his services and 100% satisfied with the results.
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Mr. Colongeli always kept me and my family well informed during my situations and was prompt in returning my calls. I was extremely satisfied with his services and 100% satisfied with the results.
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