Kristine Joan Rea

Kristine Joan Rea

also known as Kristine Rea, Esq., Rea Ripley Law, LLC

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Towson, MD
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +5 more

200 Washington Ave., 5th Floor, Towson, MD

About Kristine

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

Your child is the most important thing in your world. A Cordell & Cordell family attorney will fight to maximize your role in your children’s lives.

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Whether you are facing a contested divorce or uncontested divorce our family law attorneys will work with you to outline your divorce goals and prepare you for your case.

20%
Family 20%

Cordell & Cordell exclusively practices family law with a focus on men’s divorce, child custody, paternity, and modifications. Our divorce attorneys focus on family law, allowing them to have a deeper understanding of the family court system.

20%
Child Support 10%

Traditionally, something the parent with less custody would pay to the other parent. A Cordell & Cordell attorney will work to preserve your financial interests and the interests of your children.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 20 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 9 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2016

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Rea Ripley Law, LLC

200 Washington Ave., 5th Floor, Towson, MD, 21047

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Kristine Joan Rea's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alexander | May 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Kristine sets the Bar

Compassionate. Professional. Fierce. Proactive. Sharp. Kristine is an attorney who demonstrates an outstanding balance of these qualities. As most people my situation was exhausting in more ways than one. This litigation lasted about 2 1/2 years. Kristine knew instantly what direction to go in, stuck... to the facts, and a big reason why we were able to settle before trial was thanks to Kristine's outstanding representation. Some proposals from the opposing party at settlement were absolutely absurd. Kristine knew what to do, and after Kristine dealt with opposing counsel, they immediately withdrew all ridiculous settlement proposals. Kristine handled my case as if it was second nature, while at the same time remaining compassionate and understanding. She was very concerned about my daughter and what was best for her and acted accordingly, and thanks to her i gained even more precious time with my child. Kristine will be my attorney for as long as she practices!

Posted by Sam | May 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent representation through long and complicated divorce

My divorce proceedings lasted over four years and I switched to Kristine's representation for the last two. She was wonderful. Very much on top of everything with great advice throughout. We ended up with well over ten thousand pages of discovery for each side and she had a clear understanding of ...all of it. All together we had more than eight court hearings, most lasting an entire day, and she was excellent on both direct and cross.

Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

A solid attorney who has your back

Kristine is an overall great, dedicated family attorney and an ever better person. Kristine helped me get through a catastrophic family situation, where there was seemingly no light at the end of the tunnel. Since the marital separation, I had one year where I had very limited access to my child an...d another year where I had virtually no access to my child. All this due to completely fabricated false-allegations of practically every type of misconduct imaginable. We had to deal with dozens of officials from all kinds of agencies to get this mess sorted out. At many points it was extremely complicated and pressure-packed, and there were boundaries that were crossed that most family attorney's never have to deal with. At the end, the result was that Kristine completely flipped the tables over and turned what many regarded as one of the worst cases in her firm's history into a very positive outcome for me and my child. The case concluded with a major and costly hearing being avoided, when all parties came to an agreement. The current situation is that the child has been doing much better after having access to both parents. I highly recommend Kristine, especially if you have a tough, non-cooperative ex that needs to be dealt with.

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Kristine Joan Rea's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sara Schwartzman

Family lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working with Kristine on several complex family law cases. Kristine is a dedicated and tireless advocate for her clients. She is aggressive when necessary while understanding the sensitive nature of family law litigation. Kristine is an excellent advocate for her clients both in and out of the courtroom. She has experience with a wide range of complex family law matters, including business valuations, high asset cases and complicated custody cases."

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Rebecca Sheppard

Family lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristine is an expert in her field who consistently gets results! I highly recommend Kristine."

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David Dolgin

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Kristine as a colleague and a friend for several years. I've seen her work hard for her clients and she knows all the ins and outs of family law. I am happy to endorse Kristine and recommend her as an attorney."

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Sara Schwartzman

Family lawyer

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David Dolgin

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Maryland Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Maryland Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Maryland Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Partner/Owner, Rea Ripley Law, LLC

2012 - 2024

Senior Regional Manager and Appellate Team Member, Cordell & Cordell

Associations

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Maryland Trial Lawyer Association

Member

Education

N/A

University of Baltimore

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Maryland

Speaking Engagements

2016

Cordell & Cordell’s 2016 Continuing Legal Education Seminar Business Valuation: The Right (Fair) Value of the Business

Publications

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