PRO
Virtual Consultation Available
Rhonda Kinard, an Alabama native, has practiced law for several years in Alabama and Virginia courts. In 1999, she attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. After college, Dr. Kinard earned a Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law, graduating amid the top of her class. She graduated from Regent University School of Business, earning a Masters in Business Administration, cum laude. Finally, she graduated from Northcentral University, earning a Ph.D in Business with a specialization in Criminal Justice. While at Regent Law, Dr. Kinard interned at the United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, for the Honorable Raymond A. Jackson. Additionally, Dr. Kinard completed an externship at the Supreme Court of Alabama for the Honorable Tom Parker.
After law school, Dr. Kinard began her legal career by accepting an offer to serve in one of the seven legal clerkships at the Supreme Court of Virginia. From 2009 - 2011, she served as a judicial law clerk to the late Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia, the Honorable Leroy Rountree Hassell, Sr. She also served as law clerk to the Honorable Charles Russell, Senior Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
From 2011 - 2014, Dr. Kinard served as a prosecutor for the Newport News Commonwealth Attorney's Office, where she gained extensive litigation experience in both bench and jury trials. She has litigated thousands of criminal cases, including criminal and traffic misdemeanors, firearm offenses, drug offenses, white collar/property offenses, burglary, arson and violent felonies such as armed robbery, aggravated assaults, sexual offenses and homicide. Dr. Kinard's years as a prosecutor has shown her the devastating impact crime has on not only the victims but also on the defendant, as well as family members.
Dr. Kinard served as an Adjunct Professor at Regent University School of Law, where she taught criminal law and criminal procedure classes. Dr. Kinard also taught Business Law courses at ITT Technical Institute. Previously, Dr. Kinard served as an Adjunct Professor at ECPI University, where she taught criminal justice and business classes. Dr. Kinard is licensed to practice law in Alabama, Virginia, and California. She is also licensed to practice in all U.S. District Courts in the State of Alabama, which include the Southern District, Middle District, and Northern District of Alabama.
3
Practice Areas
Sometimes
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
State: California
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Other places you can find Rhonda online.
111 Client Reviews
Showing 71 - 75 of 111 reviews
Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME ATTORNEY!
Attorney Kinard & staff were amazing from start to finish! During a period in my life where I felt I had no fight left in me, Atty. Kinard fought for me & helped me win my case. She is professional on every level. Any questions and/or concerns I had, she addressed them all. I would most definitel...
Posted by Paul | October 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Professional Excellence
Attorney Kinard knows what she is doing. Her confident demeanor immediately sets the stage as she works hard on your behalf. She guides you through the entire legal process – you will know where every penny of your money goes. Straight-shooter, trustworthy, hardworking: she and her team (La’Tanya) ar...
Posted by Thomas | September 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Honest, Prepared, Warrior
While undergoing an extremely unpleasant custody battle (at this point exceeding 5 years), and proving contempt on the other party consistently, but not seeing any real progress... I finally realized my attorney was failing me. I knew, in order to get results, I had to locate someone with a proven re...
Posted by Kamola Khojimurodova | September 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer
First, I'd like to say THANK YOU to Mrs.Kinard and La’Tanya! Very professional, personable and very helpful team. Mrs.Kinard always keeps her word and came through for me when I needed her most. Although my situation was very complicated and stressful. Mrs.Kinard always made me feel that she had thin...
Posted by Shanice | September 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Better than the best!
Mrs. Kinard is the epitome of professionalism, class, and knows law, forwards and backwards. Not only is she a wonderful lawyer, she has a beautiful spirit. She helped get my case completely thrown out. She’s very frank and honest. I will always run to her, moving forward, with any legal matter that...
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Rhonda in the Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. She is very professional and can litigate an incredible case. I would hire her in a split second."
"I have personally had the opportunity to oppose Ms. Kinard in several bench and jury trials. I found Rhonda to always be well versed in the law and a zealous advocate for her clients. Her demeanor was always amicable although firm in her position. Anyone seeking a competent zealous attorney will not be disappointed in her representation. I endorse Ms. Kinard."
"I'm not sure I've met a lawyer who takes her work more seriously than Ms. Kinard. She is intelligent, motivated and skilled, and her experience as a prosecutor gives her a unique perspective as a defense attorney. Don't hesitate to ask her for help."
"Ms. Kinard is an excellent attorney. Very knowledgeable, she is the consummate professional whose work ethic is second to none. I highly endorse Ms. Kinard."
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Child custody lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2023
Excellence in Criminal and Family Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2022
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Black Lawyers Association
2017
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014 - Present
Adjunct Professor, ITT Technical Institute
2014 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Regent University School Of Law
2014 - Present
Attorney, The Kinard Law Office, P.C.
2013 - 2014
Adjunct Professor, ECPI University
2011 - 2014
Prosecuting Attorney, Newport News Commonwealth's Attorney Office
2009 - 2011
Judicial Law Clerk, Supreme Court of Virginia
2008 - 2009
Clerk, United States District Court
2022
PhD - Doctorate
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
"Don't Fail The Bar"
2022
English
Legal Answers