Kevin Hagan

Rhode Island’s Ignition Interlock DUI Laws – RI Hardship License or Work License



Although the law is more than two years old, many of Rhode Island’s citizens are not aware of the ignition interlock law of 2015. The Rhode Island legislature looked to the Rhode Island State Police, whom have trained with other state police departments where interlock laws already exist. States that have used this system have seen an average of a two-thirds reduction in repeat offenses. It is expected that these ignition interlocking systems will allow for the reduction of fatal DUI accidents, which, in turn, will also reduce the amount of Rhode Island DUI lawsuits.  Drunk Driving advocacy groups also seemed to support the policy behind the passage of this new law.  In addition, this law enables a convicted motorist, or a motorist who has a pending case with a preliminary suspension, to operate a vehicle for a particular purpose, with the device installed in the vehicle. Read More...

What do I do if pulled over by police?


Read here about how RI DUI attorney Kevin Hagan explained to the Newport Buzz what to do if you are pulled over by the police.
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Kevin featured in RWU Law's Magazine


Check out the Fall 2012 issue of RWU Law Magazine featuring Kevin’s radio show “Law Talk” on Newport, RI’s own 1540 AM WADK.

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Listen to 9/15/12 radio show - "Law Talk"


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Law Talk with Kevin Hagan - 9/15/12

Listen below to the most recent episode from my radio show, “Law Talk”, which aired last Saturday, September 15th on WADK 1540 AM

Attorney Kevin Hagan welcomes special guest, Molly Kapstein Cote, a former prosecutor and current Rhode Island attorney at Lynch, Lynch, and Friel in Warwick.



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Listen to 9/8/12 radio show - "Law Talk"


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Law Talk with Kevin Hagan - 9/8/12

Listen below to the most recent episode from my radio show, “Law Talk”, which aired last Saturday, September 8th on WADK 1540 AM

Attorney Kevin Hagan discusses the 2012 presidential race and the key legal issues facing voters.



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Listen to 9/1/12 radio show - "Law Talk"


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Law Talk with Kevin Hagan - 9/1/12

Listen below to the most recent episode from my radio show, “Law Talk”, which aired last Saturday, September 1st on WADK 1540 AM

Attorney Kevin Hagan discusses DUI cases in the news, Rhode Island's enforcement procedures, the distinction between a criminal DUI charge and a civil chemical test refusal charge, and whether sobriety checkpoints are legal in RI.



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Listen to 8/25/12 radio show - "Law Talk"


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Law Talk with Kevin Hagan - 8/25/12

Listen below to the most recent episode from my radio show, “Law Talk”, which aired last Saturday, August 25th on WADK 1540 AM

Kevin welcomes special guest Melissa Larsen, former RI state prosecutor and current RI criminal defense attorney, to discuss marijuana laws and how they are prosecuted in both state and federal court, the Rhode Island medical marijuana regulatory scheme, and the potential decriminalization or legalization of Marijuana in Rhode Island.



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Listen to 8/18/12 radio show - "Law Talk"


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Law Talk with Kevin Hagan - 8/18/12

Listen below to the most recent episode from my radio show, “Law Talk”, which aired last Saturday, August 18th on WADK 1540 AM

Attorney Kevin Hagan discusses the implications and social policies of charging minors with crimes, including the recent case in Rhode Island where a 17-year-old's license was suspended for life.



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Listen to 8/11/12 radio show - "Law Talk"


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Law Talk with Kevin Hagan - 8/11/12

Listen below to the most recent episode from my radio show, “Law Talk”, which aired last Saturday, August 11th on WADK 1540 AM

Attorney Kevin Hagan revisits the difference between DWI and DUI penalties in Rhode Island and also discusses the recent increase in speeding tickets and also traffic fatalities in RI.



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Listen to 8/4/12 radio show - "Law Talk"


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Law Talk with Kevin Hagan - 8/4/12

Listen below to the most recent episode from my radio show, “Law Talk”, which aired last Saturday, August 4th on WADK 1540 AM

Attorney Kevin Hagan discusses the difference between a DWI and DUI in Rhode Island and how minors and under 21-year-olds are normally charged if driving while impaired.



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Listen to 7/28/12 radio show - "Law Talk"


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Law Talk with Kevin Hagan - 7/28/12

Listen below to the most recent episode from my radio show, “Law Talk”, which aired last Saturday, July 28th on WADK 1540 AM

Attorney Kevin Hagan briefly revisits Rhode Island's social host liability laws and discusses the Rhode Island Family Court system, including jurisdiction, domestic hearings, divorce, juvenile hearings, DCYF, state training hearings, Wayward petition hearings, and child support hearings.



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Listen to 7/21/12 radio show - "Law Talk"


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Law Talk with Kevin Hagan - 7/21/12

Listen below to the most recent episode from my radio show, “Law Talk”, which aired last Saturday, July 21st on WADK 1540 AM

Attorney Kevin Hagan discusses Rhode Island's social host liability statutes and ordinances, related constitutional questions, and recent RI cases.



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Listen to 7/14/12 radio show - "Law Talk"


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Law Talk with Kevin Hagan - 7/14/12

Listen below to the most recent episode from my radio show, “Law Talk”, which aired last Saturday, July 14th on WADK 1540 AM

Attorney Kevin Hagan discusses immigration issues, Arizona's controversial immigration enforcement policies, and the recent United States v. Arizona Supreme Court case.



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Listen to 6/30/12 radio show - "Law Talk"


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Law Talk with Kevin Hagan - 6/30/12

Listen below to the most recent episode from my radio show, “Law Talk”, which aired last Saturday, June 30th on WADK 1540 AM

Attorney Kevin Hagan discusses and analyzes the recent landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on President Obama's health care law.



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Listen to 6/23/12 radio show - "Law Talk"


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Law Talk with Kevin Hagan - 6/23/12

Listen below to the most recent episode from my radio show, “Law Talk”, which aired last Saturday, June 23rd on WADK 1540 AM

Attorney Kevin Hagan discusses the controversial Jason Pleau case in RI, the death penalty, and the battle between the federal and state governments over sovereignty.



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Listen to 6/16/12 radio show - "Law Talk"


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Law Talk with Kevin Hagan - 6/16/12

Listen below to the most recent episode from my radio show, “Law Talk”, which aired last Saturday, June 16th on WADK 1540 AM



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Listen to 6/9/12 radio show - "Law Talk"


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Law Talk with Kevin Hagan - 6/9/12

Listen below to the most recent episode from my radio show, “Law Talk”, which aired last Saturday, June 9th on WADK 1540 AM

Attorney Kevin Hagan discusses the First Amendment, the Cranston “Prayer Banner”, freedom of Religion and expression in schools, freedom of speech, and the the judicial selection process in RI.



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Listen to 6/2/12 radio show - "Law Talk"


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Law Talk with Kevin Hagan - 6/2/12

Listen below to the most recent episode from my radio show, “Law Talk”, which aired last Saturday, June 2nd on WADK 1540 AM

Attorney Kevin Hagan discusses proposed RI legislation to reinstate the death penalty, the differences between federal and state prosecution and sentencing, Congress' power to regulate healthcare under the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution, and medical marijuana in RI.



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Listen to 5/26/12 radio show - "Law Talk"


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Law Talk with Kevin Hagan - 5/26/12

Listen below to the most recent episode from my radio show, “Law Talk”, which aired last Saturday, May 26th on WADK 1540 AM

Attorney Kevin Hagan discusses alcohol-related cases, substance abuse counseling, hot pursuit and jurisdictional issues, and the DUI and Breathalyzer Refusal processes in Rhode Island.



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Listen to 5/19/12 radio show - "Law Talk"


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Law Talk with Kevin Hagan - 5/19/12

Listen below to the most recent episode from my radio show, “Law Talk”, which aired last Saturday, May 19th on WADK 1540 AM

In this episode, Kevin Hagan discusses the Expungement process in Rhode Island and the sealing of records.



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Listen to 5/12/12 radio show - "Law Talk"


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Law Talk with Kevin Hagan - 5/12/12

Listen below to the entire first episode from my new radio show, which aired last Saturday, May 12th on WADK 1540 AM

In Kevin Hagan's pilot radio show session, he discusses the current state of the business of practicing law, the bleak job market for attorneys, the importance of selecting a lawyer with enough experience, and the county court system in Rhode Island.




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Kevin hosts new talk show on 1540 WADK

Radio Show Announcement

TUNE IN
to
My new radio show
"Law Talk" which will launch this
Saturday, May 12th.

***RADIO SHOW DETAILS***
WADK 1540 AM
Covering Newport County
Saturdays at 9:30 am

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Kevin featured on Libby Kirwin's blog


The following article was recently featured on Libby Kirwin’s real estate blog, “Living with Libby.”
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“Men We Love: Kevin Hagan, Esq.”



“After spending four years at the office where I began Libby Kirwin Property Management, I was happy to turn over the keys to my office at 105 Memorial Blvd to Attorney Kevin Hagan, as he began his new venture as a solo law practitioner.

“Of course, I knew that Libby would be able to secure me the perfect spot,” said Kevin. “I love the office on Memorial Boulevard as much as she did and we all know that location, especially in Newport, is paramount.”

After attending Providence College, Kevin earned his law degree from Roger Williams Law School and later served on the university’s Alumni Board.  Having recently gone the route of a solo practitioner, Kevin enjoys a broad spectrum of practice areas including family court cases, criminal cases and accident cases of every variation.

“It has been an exciting and rewarding experience to live and work in Newport with my wife Domenica and son Thomas.” Newport is a city that has captivated Kevin since the time he used to visit as a child.  Having the opportunity to represent the legal interests of others that also live in Newport County was spawned as a young prosecutor in the Newport Office of Attorney General, and prior to that, as a Newport Superior Court Law Clerk.

Kevin feels he has been fortunate to learn this job from the ground up. He trained to be a trial lawyer with some of the greatest litigators that have practiced in this region.  However, his transition into private practice began with the most important consideration of all – finding the perfect office!

Kevin serves as an adjunct professor of Legal Studies at the Community College of Rhode Island, and he was recently appointed by the Chief Judge of the Rhode Island District Court to serve as a Justice of the Peace and Bail Commissioner in Newport County.

Newport enjoys a close knit bar, and Kevin says it has truly been a privilege to be able to serve the residents of Newport County and try a few cases along the way!

"The Newport Lawyer"

It has been an exciting and rewarding experience to work and live in Newport, Rhode Island – a city that has captivated me since the time I used to visit as a child. The opportunity to represent the legal interests of others that also live here was spawned as a young prosecutor in the Newport Office of Attorney General, and before that, as a Newport Superior Court Law Clerk. I have been fortunate enough to learn this job from the ground up, training to be a trial lawyer with some of the greatest litigators that have ever practiced in this region. My transition into private practice began under the tutelage of Joseph “Terry” Houlihan, and he spent the time to show me what this profession was all about. Although Terry has recently been elevated to the bench as a District Court Judge, I have gone the route of a solo practitioner, handling primarily family court cases, criminal cases and accident cases of every variation. Newport enjoys a close knit bar, and it has truly been a privilege to be able to serve the residents of Newport County and try a few cases along the way!

Attorney Hagan honored in "Newport this Week"!

Check out the most recent issue of “Newport this Week” newspaper, where Attorney Kevin Hagan is honored in the “Men Who Make A Difference” section. See below for the full text accompanying this distinction:

“After a year as a Rhode Island Superior Court Law Clerk and six years as Special Assistant Attorney General in Rhode Island, Kevin Hagan joined the firm of Houlihan, Managhan & Kyle. From 2002-2008, Kevin worked as a prosecutor for the Attorney General’s Office where his work included litigating dozens of domestic violence felony cases and homicides. Kevin has also served as part of the Providence Prostitution Task Force. Attorney Hagan now practices a diverse slate of litigation: Family Court, Criminal Defense Law and Civil Litigation. Kevin is a former member of the Roger Williams University Alumni Board, and he serves as an adjunct faculty member at the Community College of Rhode Island. A native of Worcester, Massachusetts, his family placed a high priority on helping people - a tradition Kevin follows in his role as a lawyer, husband and new father. Kevin lives with his wife Domenica and his son, Thomas, in Newport. Attorney Hagan is a member of the RI and Massachusetts State Bar Associations and the Rhode Island Federal District. Because of his commitment to justice, Kevin Hagan is a Man Who Makes A Difference!”