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 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 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.

Posted by Susannah | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Brilliant and Dedicated

Kelly was fantastic to work with from day one. I knew that my divorce was not going to be cut and dry. There would be conflict in our divorce and custody, but Kelly helped to alleviate so much fear. I don’t know what I would’ve done without her. She told me very early on “no one ever gets exa...ctly what they want in court.” And that may be true, but I am confident that our verdict was so much closer to what we wanted because of Kelly! She never put me on the back burner or made me feel like my case was just another case… I felt like she was fighting for me and my child. That to me is priceless. Also, her team was wonderful to work with. They kept me up-to-date on every change and I always felt that we were ahead of the game, because of their commitment to my case. I cannot thank them enough.

Posted by Jonathan | September 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Outstanding Representation

Kelly and her staff supported me through a hard custody enforcement case in Kentucky while I live in Arizona. I was kept informed of all actions occurring and any calls were answered within a timely manner. Kelly used her knowledge of the state law and experience to deal with multiple filings of fals...e statements and squashed them immediately. Her responses left the court with no other choice to but to side with me. I was very pleased with the outcome and Kelly and her staff's help.

Posted by Traci | September 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

brilliant and dedicated

I recently hired Mrs. Ridings to represent my husband in family court and it was the best decision I could have made. We had a long, drawn out case with several issues along the way and she was available every time we needed her. She was very professional and I never felt like "just a client" to her.... I know she put alot of time and dedication into our case. I dont think I could have found a better attorney/person for us. If I ever need a family law attorney I definitely want Kelly on my side. I want to comment about her assistant, Amanda, she was wonderful and was a great asset to us through all this as well. I am grateful for the both of them and everything they done for us. I can't thank them enough.

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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

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