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Kelly Kirby Ridings
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Biography
Kelly Kirby Ridings graduated cum laude from the University of Kentucky in 2003. She received her Juris Doctor from Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law in 2007. Ms. Ridings was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 2007. She is also licensed to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky as well as the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Ridings focuses her practice on family law as well as criminal defense in state and federal courts. Ms. Ridings currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Kentucky Bar Foundation as well as the Executive Committee for the Kentucky Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. Ms. Ridings has been selected as a Top 10 Attorney by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys for 2017 and 2018.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Child Custody
25%
14 years
Divorce and Separation
25%
14 years
Family
20%
14 years
Adoption
15%
14 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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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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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!
Posted by Katie | April 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great lawyer!
Hired Kelly for my divorce case. She was very responsive and attentive. She always fought for me and was always prepared for court. Her staff was also helpful. So happy I had her in my corner. Definitely recommend
Posted by Pamela | December 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Wonderful and Caring!
She went the extra mile to help me get custody of my cousin's little girl!! And to get her out of an awful home.
Posted by Hannah | December 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Definitely the best!
I couldn’t be happier with the way Mrs. Kelly Ridings guided me through my divorce proceedings. She is so knowledgeable and personable, and she is so on top of her work that I never had to worry about anything. She provided me great peace of mind in addition to her competence and I am very grateful t...
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...
Kelly Kirby Ridings's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kelly understands the complexity and emotional nature of family law cases. She gives 110% to her clients' cases and is always prepared."
Jennifer Overmann
Family lawyer
Experience
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 FoundationBoard Member
2021 - Present
Kentucky Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionExecutive Committee
2018 - Present
Kentucky Bar FoundationBoard of Directors
2017 - Present
Kentucky Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionExecutive Committee
2014 - Present
Kentucky Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2015 - 2017
Laurel County Bar AssociationPresident
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
Legal Answers