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

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4.6 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Frank | March 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

My Best Experience with an Attorney

It's always difficult to find a good attorney, but even more so when the case is filed out of state. Online research will take you only so far even though Kelly's reputation with other clients is superior. A 25 minute phone consultation with Kelly was enough to convince me that I had found the rig...ht attorney with the right stuff and secured her services. Immediately my confidence went up and my stress went down. Highlighting my experience with Kelly includes her developing a winning strategy and keeping me well-informed along the way. She listened to my concerns and instilled confidence and well being while delivering a successful outcome in my case.

Posted by Diana | August 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

My personal experience! Kelly Ridings’ reviews perceive her! Outstanding!

I knew the moment I met with Kelly, (while searching for my case) I could tell she was the one who would genuinely try for me! As she did so, she also made herself available when she didn’t have to when my anxiety/worry would take over throughout, she was very comforting and put my mind at ease in t...he upmost professional way! she is so supportive and pleasant during her very effective counsel! she genuinely considers all things in every situation and will tell you exactly what could or could not happen! breaks scenarios down for you to understand better. Kelly and her team are very responsive in fact almost immediately! She never made me feel like i was asking to many questions. i don’t know how she does all she does given all the cases i’m sure she has, yet still knows every detail and keeps track of everything -like the feeling she only works with you-(obviously not the case) To me it just seemed she truly cared about the outcome and will go to bat for you! she would tell me exactly what she needed from me, when i would ask what can i do to help in my case! so as passionate and genuine as she is, she is so professional, matter of fact, and, honest! i’ve hired lawyers in the past and they would promise all this and that, then the attitudes would changes after money received! *not Kelly! kelly was consistent, and very thorough, through the entirety of my case! i have never met or hired a better attorney hands down! -highly recommend! i can see now how she’s been rated one of the top 5 and top 10, i think it was, for client satisfaction in the state of kentucky! - I read that on google fyi. Furthermore, I couldn’t thank kelly enough for how everything went throughout as a client of kelly’s! I’m so grateful and extremely satisfied with every single thing she did for my family from start to finish! Amazing representation, exceptional communication always, truthful/honest, genuine, professional! Who knows EXACTLY what to do and how to handle things. she was there for me, metaphorically, held my hand the whole way! i trusted her completely and am so glad i did… she would tell me in some situations, when Necessary that she would do the talking! she was always willing to fight for me! to speak up for me! so.. as for me, i could go on and on because of how well i was represented by her! and the outcome of my case!!! (which i will say was a difficult long drawn out case) *until I hired her!* ALL THANKS to Kelly Ridings!

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 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 Chasity | August 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding!

Mrs. Ridings and her staff are absolutely outstanding at what they do! I immediately felt like I had made the right choice when I met with her to discuss my divorce. They have walked me through the process step by step, reassuring me of the whole process along the way. They never hesitate to answer a...ny of my questions, no matter how big, small or redundant they my be. She really does make such a hard process more bareable and easier to understand.

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Kelly Kirby Ridings's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Overmann

Family lawyer | Sep 02

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"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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