Courtney Howell Freeman

Courtney Howell Freeman

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 27 years

Adoption Lawyer at Louisville, KY
Practice Areas: Adoption, Family, Divorce & Separation, Immigration

4010 Dupont Cir Ste L30, Louisville, KY

About Courtney

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Adoption 50%

My law practice is focused on adoptions of all varieties, which include private, agency, Cabinet, stepparent/relative, and adult.

16 years

50%
Divorce and Separation 15%

My law partner handles the contested divorce/custody cases, and I handle all prenuptial agreement, postnuptial agreement preparation as well as uncontested matters.

26 years

15%
Immigration 10%

My law partner has practiced immigration cases in DC and Kentucky since 1983; I am fluent in Spanish and French and assist him in these cases.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 27 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 1998

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Howell & Kidd Attorneys

4010 Dupont Cir Ste L30, Louisville, KY, 40207-4825

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Courtney Howell Freeman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Family

Posted by Shannon | January 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Forever Grateful: The Attorney Who Made Our Family Complete

I cannot express enough gratitude to Courtney for the exceptional care, professionalism, and dedication she brought to my adoption journey. From the moment we began working together, I felt supported, understood, and truly cared for. Adopting my son, Addi, was one of the most profound and emotional e...xperiences of my life, and Courtney made the process as seamless and stress-free as possible. Her expertise in adoption law was evident at every turn, but what truly stood out was her compassion and commitment to ensuring my family felt secure and valued. She went above and beyond to address every concern, navigate complex paperwork, and advocate for us with unwavering determination. This isn’t just a job for ms Howell—it’s a calling. She genuinely cares about uniting families and making dreams come true. Thanks to her hard work and dedication, my dream of becoming Addikis's forever mom became a reality. If you’re looking for an attorney who combines exceptional legal expertise with genuine kindness and a personal touch, look no further. I wholeheartedly recommend Courtney Howell Freeman to anyone navigating the adoption process. She is truly a gift to families like mine.

Posted by Lana | January 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

What a Blessing!

Courtney has been my family attorney in many situations, and done an exemplary job in every one. I have referred many people to Courtney and Bronson because they are compassionate and sensitive to the circumstances their clients are going through.

Posted by Ebonie | November 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

God Sent!!

I mean this from the sincere bottom of my heart when I say: I am at a lost for words of the kindness and understanding I have experienced working with Ms. Courtney!! She is a fighter!! She fought for me when I didn't have the confidence to fight for myself. She was my voice when I was too discouraged... by the circumstances of my case to speak up. I have been almost brought to tears after some of our zoom sessions simply because she listened to my concerns and my feelings without judgement or being dismissive which I have experienced in the past with a previous lawyer. I have felt so small and powerless for years with how my arrangement was being handled yet Ms. Courtney took my concerns very seriously not only having my best interest as well as my daughter's best interest. After 2 1/2 years of my custody/vistiation battle, working with Ms. Courtney has been the most comforting and reassuring that I have ever been. She is very patient and genuinely whats to see you and your child have the best outcome possible. I am truly thankful and blessed to have her on my side. I wouldn't ask for anyone else!!! To anyone I come across with visitation or court issues regarding their children, Ms. Courtney is whom I testify and speak highly of everytime!! She stays on top of her game. Never pushing me to "settle", very stern when it comes to playing fair and always staying in touch!! God bless her, I am forever grateful!! Although my situation has yet to be "over" I look forward to continuing to work with her and no longer scared of my co-parenting journey ahead. Thank you!!

Posted by Mark | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Divorce and Family custody

MS. Kidd assisted me with 2 cases. The first case dealt with obtaining custody of my granddaughters, due to their parents' neglect. The second case dealt with filing divorce. For both cases, she was extremely compassionate, helpful, and thorough!! She informed me of the laws relevant to my cases, a...nd expected outcomes, as well as any repercussions to expect. The cases went smoothly, with my desired outcome at both times. I would highly recommend her services to others!!

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Courtney Howell Freeman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Katie Brophy

Adoption lawyer | Jan 20

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"Ms. Freeman is a very well-respected attorney with both the Kentucky Bar Association members as well as the Judiciary. I cannot think of a better attorney in Kentucky to handle adoption matters. She is caring, contentious, and reasonably priced and certainly has the expertise in this area."

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Nolia Batey

Adoption lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Courtney is a highly skilled adoption attorney and all around excellent person. She is highly knowledgeable and skilled in family law generally, and I would not hesitate to hire her. The Bar is better because of attorneys like Courtney."

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Justin Key

Adoption lawyer | Jan 17

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"Courtney cares about her client and the families that she represents. I endorse her."

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Misty Vantrease

Adoption lawyer | Jan 15

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"Courtney is great! My clients enjoy working with her."

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Sabine Stovall

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 15

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"Courtney is an honest, fair, and intelligent attorney. She is a pleasure to work with. Her approach to collaborative divorce is unmatched in the Louisville legal community. I endorse wholeheartedly!"

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Julie Reczek

Family lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely knowledgable about family law matters and a fierce advocate for her clients."

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Abigail Green

Family lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Courtney is extremely well-respected in the Louisville family law community. She is smart, knowledgable, and has a wonderful courtroom presence and temperament. She is known for being honest and ethical. She is hard-working, reliable, and punctual. She is the type of attorney who truly cares about her clients and their lives. I endorse Courtney."

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Su Kang

Family lawyer | Mar 25

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"Courtney is a great lawyer! She is always professional and efficient and is extremely intelligent! She will be there for her clients!"

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Bryan Gowin

Adoption lawyer | Mar 25

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"I endorse this lawyer. Very professional attorney who knows the law and how to bring your case to a resolution in an efficient manner with the results you want."

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Timothy Denison

Family lawyer | Mar 23

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"I endorse this lawyer. Courtney is a highly skilled advocate for her domestic and family clients. The results she achieves are phenomenal. If you need a true family law professional, Courtney Howell-Kidd is the right lawyer for you."

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Megan Cleveland

Family lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Courtney works hard to advocate for her clients. She thinks creatively and intelligently to come up with the best results for her clients."

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C Furman

Family lawyer | Mar 21

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"Courtney Howell Kidd is an excellent attorney — well prepared, knowledgeable about the law, and respected in the community."

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Sandra Hammond

Family lawyer | Mar 19

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"I endorse this lawyer. as she is an exemplary member of the Kentucky Bar Association. She is smart, dependable, trustworthy. and always professional."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Fellow, Louisville Bar Foundation

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Partner, PLLC, Howell & Kidd Attorneys

Associations

2017 - 2019

Louis D. Brandeis American Inn of Court

Member

Education

1996

University of Louisville

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Georgetown University

Foreign Service

1986

Kentucky Country Day School

High School

Publications

1996

Moot Court Board Member

1996

Brandeis Law Journal Editor

1995

Brandeis Law Journal Editor

Languages

French

Spanish

English

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