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

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4.2 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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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 | July 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Unresponsive

This attorney is completely unresponsive. After paying the retainer, meeting with her, and discussing my needs, I have yet to see any resolution. She seemed so awesome when we met! What happened? She hasn't even started on my case. I've given her over 6 months to work on it and nothing. I call and I ...am repeatedly told she's not in but she will call me back. I email and no response from either the paralegal or her. However, I get charged for contacting them. How crazy is that? Yes- I've been charged multiple times for contacting them and not recieving any response. I'm probably the most patient client she could ask for.. But I finally have to give up. Avoid this one!

Posted by Lindsay D. | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Would recommend and use time and time again!

Carol and her firm team are professional, thorough, and care completely about not only your wants but your needs and she/they study, fight and work hard to get the case won and closed ASAP! You can tell she truly cares. And her or her team are always on call or are easy to contact at all times. Thank... you guys for all you've done to help with my case! Life changing.

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Terrible service!

We met Carol and she seemed wonderful. After hiring her and sending her everything needed for the case about 2 weeks went by with no word from her or her paralegal. After leaving message, after message, after email still nothing back. My husband had finally got in touch with her paralegal and asked i...f the motion had been filed, she said I don't know I will call you back and never did. A couple days went by he called again left another message and still no call back. I sent a email the following day no response. I finally called and left her a very direct message and her paralegal called my husband very annoyed and said the motion hadn't been filed and she didn't know why and Carol would call him back. That was 3 weeks after we sent everything over for the motion to be filed and paid $200 to get started, because that is what her paralegal said to pay. About 3 more days went by no callback from Carol or Susan so he tried calling again. Left another message, more days went by nothing not even a peep. Finally after 3 1/2 weeks went by without Carol or Susan calling us to let us know what was going on I reached out to whom recommended her and let him know the situation. He called me back & said Carol said we needed to pay a retainer and sign a contract. NEWS to us!!! not 1 time in four weeks did her paralegal or herself take the time to let us know this. After calling almost 10 times leaving several message, 2 emails nothing back on why the motion hadn't been filed and now we're finding out by who recommended us we needed to sign a contract and pay a retainer. When we met with her face to face she said she would do it hourly and no retainer was needed! Now her and her paralegal have wasted a month of our time and not even tried to reach out to us in 4 weeks. My husband then called & demanded his money back and fired her. After that she didn't even bother to reach out and apologize for anything.This was completely the worst service we have ever dealt with! Her paralegal is beyond unprofessional! I can't believe it's ok in her line of work to ignore EVERY singe voicemail and email! I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU LOOK ELSEWHERE.

Carol Risk

Replied last November 11, 2015

I’m sorry you felt like you had a bad experience in your attempts to secure representation with our firm. Since we opened our doors for business, we have strived to create the best possible experience for our potential clients and clients. Your comments and thoughts have not gone unnoticed.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

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"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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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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