Kelly Kirby Ridings

Kelly Kirby Ridings

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at London, KY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +2 more

120 N Main St, London, KY

About Kelly

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

Whether you need help with an initial custody matter or are looking for post-decree modification, we can provide the services you need.

14 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Going through a divorce can be an emotional time. That’s why we are here to guide you through the process and answer your questions. Contested or uncontested Property and asset division Maintenance Custody, visitation and support

14 years

25%
Family 20%

Do you have another family law matter? Such as child support modification, post-decree enforcement or contempt. Our firm can help you with all your family law needs.

14 years

20%
Adoption 15%

I handle an array of adoption cases; ranging from private adoptions, stepparent adoptions and foster care adoptions.

14 years

15%
Criminal Defense 15%

I have been practicing criminal defense for 10+ years and have handled several high profile cases. Whether your case is a DUI, misdemeanor or felony, call me today for quality representation. Licensed in state and federal court.

19 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 18 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2007

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Location

Hamm, Milby & Ridings, PLLC

120 N Main St, London, KY, 40741-1369

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Kelly Kirby Ridings's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly recommend for a family lawyer

When I first went to Kelly I thought it was going to be an easy case for getting joint custody of my daughter but that quickly changed. Kelly and her paralegal are amazing, they helped with every question I had and always explained the next steps. She was able to win my case and got me joint custody... of my daughter.

Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Very unreliable

I felt good about hiring Kelly at first because she seemed like someone who was very competent and caring with my child custody battle. That changed when we actually went to court... Kelly did not even know very pertinent information to the case and made us all look like fools. She did not argue for... me but instead let me argue my own case to the judge (which thankfully did win me custody). After the court date was over, she blew me off during several attempts to contact her and receive copies of my legal court documents that she had in her office. In the end, I had to jump through hoops to get my own copies of those documents. What a joke of a lawyer and a waste of $3k.

Posted by Rhode island | January 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Left me hanging big time...

I paid her 5k and at 1st things went well but I live 1000 miles away so she wouldnt talk to me directly except one time.. I always spoke to her assistant brittany(was nice) but after a few continuance she blind sided me 2 weeks before my court date saying she had family issues and had to withdraw ..w...ith no referral or help moving forward she dropped off the planet as I said I live far away and have plane hotel tickets all done and now go for a custody fight all alone.. would never recommend her not even to get my car or dog out of impound

Posted by Dawnita | January 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing Attorney and Person!

Kelly will go above and beyond to help you when you feel like no one else cares. She helped me regain custody of my two children after loosing them 3 yrs prior. She always gave me my options straight even when they were not what I wanted to hear, but she continued to work toward the goal of full cust...ody returned which she got me! I will absolutely only use Kelly for any issues that may arise in the future.

Posted by Whitney | September 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Minor Children

Went to Kelly with a complex custody arrangement with a disagreement, she was quick, efficient, and willing to fight for me and my girls, she fought and won. If you want someone to fight for what is right, hire her today!

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Kelly Kirby Ridings's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Overmann

Family lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelly understands the complexity and emotional nature of family law cases. She gives 110% to her clients' cases and is always prepared."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Distinguished Lawyer, Expert Network

2017

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2006

Scripps Howard Fellow, Northern Kentucky University

2003

Cum Laude Graduate, University of Kentucky

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Hamm, Milby & Ridings, PLLC

2007 - 2013

Staff Attorney II, Department Of Public Advocacy

Associations

2021 - Present

Kentucky Bar Foundation

Board Member

2021 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Executive Committee

2018 - Present

Kentucky Bar Foundation

Board of Directors

2017 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Executive Committee

2014 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2015 - 2017

Laurel County Bar Association

President

Education

2007

Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Kentucky

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2008

DPA Annual Conference

Juvenile Youthful Offender Hearings

Languages

English

Activity

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