Carol Lavonn Risk

Carol Lavonn Risk

4.2
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Ft Mitchell, KY
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice

2009 Dixie Hwy, Ft Mitchell, KY

About Carol

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

Felony, Misdemeanor, Juvenile, traffic, DUI offenses, and appeals.

45%
Family 45%

Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Maintenance, Parenting time, Adoption, Paternity and Contempt.

45%
General Practice 10%

Wills, Power of Attorney, Living Will, Landlord and Tenant law.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 18 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 19 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Risk Firm, PLLC

2009 Dixie Hwy, Ft Mitchell, KY, 41011

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Carol Lavonn Risk's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 20 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Nickolas | May 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best in northern ky

Absolutely the best lawyer I’ve ever come across. She doesn’t only fight for clients she does it with a passion. I can honestly say hands-down she has the best lawyer in Kentucky. If you want a hard worker, a strong fighter, a up spoke and respected person to fight for you I would highly recommend he...r

Posted by Orlando | December 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very Sharp in Court

I had a court date today and this attorney not only looked beautiful and very professional, but when my case was called by her, it was very simple and fast. My charges nor a bond, was even brought up. Thus was an arraignment. All I heard was not guilty, preliminary hearing, and goodbye. I could not b...elieve what I seen today. She was very professional and seems to get what she wants. If there is any negative reviews, I would have to say they are full of crap. From now on, I will go to Carol for any legal issues. Extremely responsive to all my calls and messages. Thank you so much because I really thought I was going to jail. I wish they had 10 stars.

Posted by Scott | November 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Hiring Carol Risk was the best decision I made!!!!

From the first consultation, Carol has been excellent. She was very informative of every aspect of my case. I had a very long difficult custody battle, Carol was there with me all the way. I felt her passion toward the case, and that gave me confidence. To feel like she cared about the situation,... and not just the job, made me feel so much better during a very difficult time in my life. After, a very long time and multiple trips to the court room, we walked away with everything that we were asking for. ( no one wins in a custody battle. It's an ugly thing for everyone involved). However, thanks to all the hard work of Carol and her team, I do believe that my kids benefited the best they could with the situation at hand. Thank you Carol!!!! My family can't thank you enough!!!

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Did not like ....lies

She will lie to your face to get your money..So, you will sign a contract with her. After contract is sign your on your own. She didn't to anything we asked for, She will make deals with the other lawyers without you knowing what is said. It took me almost two yrs to get Divorce but I had to fired he...r to get it done...Does not return phone calls. Charges for all phone calls made to her office because she knows you will keep calling to get in contact with her. She forgot about one of my court appears, I had to call her to tell her after she just left the court house. So much I wish I could tell anyone that wants to hire her....JUST DONT DO IT....SHE IS NOT WORTH THE MONEY SHE CHARGES..

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Worst Legal service EVER!

Had not seen my children in nearly 7 months and was seeking a lawyer to file a motion for me to have visitation with them. I met with Carol and she seemed genuinely interested in helping me, and convinced me to hire her. I paid her a $1,000 retainer and from there she practically disappeared. About a... month passed by after I hired her with no communication whatsoever, no call, no text, no email. Nothing. I began to call her office at least once a week to see if the motion I had requested had been filed yet. Carol NEVER answers the phone and is always "out of the office", "in court", or "unavailable". She has a secretary named Susan that takes all the phone calls. More months passed by, no response from Carol and more excuses from the secretary. I called on a daily basis at one point trying to get her to return my phone calls. After 6 months of excuses Carol had failed to return any of my calls, and ultimately failed to file the motion the I paid her to do, the motion she said she would file when I hired her. Hiring Carol costed me $1,000 that I will never get back, but more importantly it costed me time with my children that I'll also never get back. Definitely the worst legal service I have ever received, obviously a person of very low integrity and low values. She will lie and say anything to get that retainer fee from you, and after that she is literally non existent. Please do not put your future relationship with your children in the hands of Carol Risk. Only gave 1 star because its the lowest I could give, she deserves 0 stars. You will have more success representing yourself. DO NOT HIRE.

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Joshua McIntosh

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carol is a great lawyer with a proven track record of working diligently and getting the best possible outcome for her clients. I recommend her to anyone looking for superb representation!"

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Kenneth Foisy

Family lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Goldberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 07

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2019

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

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

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

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

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Kentucky, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

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

2014

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Special Subject Instructor, Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy

2013 - Present

Professor, University Of Cincinnati

2011 - 2012

Attorney, Busald Funk Zevely, PSC

2008 - 2011

Prosecutor, Kenton County Attorney's Office

2006 - 2008

Public Defender, Kentucky Department Of Public Advocacy

Associations

Northern Kentucky Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2011

Kentucky County Attorneys Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Hughes

Assault 4th- Class A Misdemeanor

Estate of Dawson v. Dawson

Judgment Affirmed

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Education

2006

Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law

law

2003

Indiana University - New Albany

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Ohio Peace Office Training Academy

Offenses Against Public Administration

2015

Ohio Peace Office Training Academy

General Provisions and Offenses Against the Public

2015

Ohio Peace Office Training Academy

Sexual Assault, Prostitution & Obsenity

2007

Northern Kentucky Paralegal Assoc. Convention

Kentucky Innocence Project

Publications

2005

North Carolina Central Law Journal Carol L. Risk and Richard Bales, The Family Medical Leave Act: Standards of Proof and the Impact of Desert Palace on Retaliation Claims. he Family Medical Leave Act: Standards of Proof and the Impact of Desert Palace on Retaliation Claims. 28 N.C. Cent. L. J. 68

Languages

English

Activity

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