Kristin M. Russell

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Kristin M. Russell

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 16 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Covington, KY
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Adoption, Criminal Defense

726 Greenup Street, Covington, KY

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About Kristin

Biography

Experienced, successful criminal defense attorney with great reviews!

Experienced, successful criminal defense trial attorney with great reviews!

Experienced and knowledgeable DUI trial attorney with great reviews!

Knowledgeable adoption attorney with great reviews!

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

17 years

50%
Adoption 30%

13 years

30%
Criminal Defense 20%

17 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 7 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2018

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kentucky for 16 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Kristin M. Russell

726 Greenup Street, Covington, KY, 41011

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Online Presence

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Kristin M. Russell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommend

Kristin Russell represented me in a particularly complex case and was nothing short of exceptional. Throughout the entire process, she was professional, responsive, and reassuring, making a stressful situation far more manageable. I wholeheartedly recommend her services and am deeply grateful to know... I can rely on her in the future should I ever need legal counsel again. Her pricing was also extremely fair, which further speaks to her professionalism.

Posted by Daniel | August 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

An impossible win for team Russell

Hello, I’m Daniel. This is very personal for me, please take the time to digest this. It’s winded,but it’s warranted. I’d like to take a few minutes to brag about Kristen because she deserves this review. I was facing a class C Felony for burglary for reasons which I’ll leave anonymous. This crimina...l case also took its own form as it got tied to a custody case at the same time due to the nature and timing of the aforementioned accusation. The pretrial in jail had me at a 250$ bond and a no contact order with my two little boys and their mother. The second time I appeared I had hired Kristen and she was with me. The judge defamed me out loud for the whole court to hear over the white noise machines when counsel approached the bench. I watched the judge,the prosecutor, and the children’s lawyer attacking me through her at the bench. Judge was calling me names and it was completely out of line for a person in that position. So from the start she had an uphill battle with me. I remained silent the whole time when I was ordered back to jail that moment with an ankle monitor and more stipulations. Mind you I was out on bond, so being shackled then was a complete surprise. One day before my 40th bday I was incarcerated again. A few hours after being in jail with no phone numbers stored in my mind, no phone to call anybody. The guards came to get me and took me back to the booking area. A man came to me and in verbatim he said “ you have a good lawyer”. I asked him why he said that because I didnt know who he was at that point.He said” your lawyer came to me as I was closing and wouldn’t relent until I came to get you so you didn’t have to spend your bday in here”. Kristen literally went straight from the courthouse and grabbed this man after his business hours so I didn’t have to spent my bday in jail. This man was the one who runs the division for ankle monitors in the county I was in. I would have rotted in there for undoubtably weeks on end. The prosecutor was anything but diligent in responding to her emails. The children’s lawyer was very unresponsive as was the lawyer of my ex wife, as was the counselor that was appointed for supervised visits. As I said, two cases bound up in one. Kristen was doing family law and criminal law at the same time for me!!!! The case went to the grand jury and they concluded that it was a class A misdemeanor and not a felony. Then, she had it dropped even further to where I wasn’t convicted of anything. I was facing 5 years in jail and years of not seeing my sons. I’m proud to brag about her fortitude, diligence and wisdom. Knowledge is easy to attain. Wisdom is something that is priceless. Kristen has wisdom. I am now not facing ANYTHING. I have one more visit with my sons and I get them back too. Kristen has been there for every minute of the hardest time of my life. I asked so many questions and sent so many emails over the year it took to resolve this. Not only is she an amazing lawyer, she’s an amazing human being and her value is matchless. There is no second place with her, and she doesn’t pick favorites. So if she could make this miracle happen for me, she can help you too. Thank you for bearing with me, Daniel

Posted by Brian | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best Lawyer In Town

I hired Kristin on a couple different cases. A DUI 3rd and a Driving on Suspended license. On each I was looking at life changing devistating consequences. I was down and out. Kristin saved the day. Her knowledge of the law, persistence, and courtroom skills are amazing. Couldn’t have imagined a bett...er outcome on either case. She really cares and is willing to fight for her clients. I would highly recommend her to anyone and would hire her again without hesitation if I need a lawyer in the future. A Truely Great Lawyer!!

Posted by Gabby | November 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Adoption

Kristen Russell was our attorney for our sons adoption and was an absolute God send. She was extremely efficient about the entire process from being speedy with getting all of the correct paperwork inline and processed, to being an amazing advocate for us and our son with the courts. We would highly ...recommend her for anyone looking for an adoption attorney. We personally adopted through the foster care system which can be a very long process, so having someone in our corner to help our court date come as soon as possible was a huge plus. Thank you Kristen for everything you do!!

Posted by Tyler | September 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Attorney

If you are facing any sort of DUI or DWI case I would strongly recommend Kristin Russell to represent you! Not only is she affordable, but she goes the extra mile to get you the best outcome. Typically I feel like with these cases the court has the upper hand, but with Kristin by your side she more t...han evens the playing field. For my particular case she had my DUI completely dismissed, which wouldn't have happened if she had not been representing me. So if you or somebody you know is facing any of these charges I would put Kristin's number on speed dial immediately.

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Kristin M. Russell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Miranda Holbrook

Unknown lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Kristin for years and she is a fabulous attorney. She is very intelligent, works hard for her clients, and stands up for what she believes in."

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Wesley Hunt

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Ms. Russell was a pleasure to work with and for. She is extremely capable in the courtroom and has the skills to achieve favorable outcomes for her clients. I am always impressed by her preparation and professionalism in fighting for her clients. I strongly recommend her services without hesitation."

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Mary Mendini

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"So glad to have found Ms Russell via avvo. I referred her one of my NC licensees who'd received traffic charges in KY but had failed to appear for them. I was confident she'd work hard to reach an outcome which would save his license and she did-and she exceeded even my high expectations. Would be pleased to refer more clients and heartily and highly recommend her to others."

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Nicholas Summe

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristin is a passionate and effective advocate for her clients. She is well know for being a strong litigator and for taking excellent care of those who are wise enough to entrust her with their case. Whether it's an adoption matter or a criminal charge, you can not go wrong with Kristin Russell."

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Greg Simms

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristin has a stellar reputation in the legal community for Adoption and Criminal Defense. She's incredibly bright and hard working. I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Family lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Bouldin

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kristin is very thorough and willing to research the answer to any question that she doesn't already know. She is genuinely committed to her clients."

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Jaitegh Singh

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Leroi

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Russell is an exemplary attorney who I would recommend to everyone and anyone. Hiring her might very well be the best decision that you have ever made. Her answers on Avvo are perfect. I have practiced for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and private attorney and she is one of the best I have encountered."

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Ray Ibarra

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristin is a diligent attorney and works hard for each of her clients. While I've only had the opportunity to work with her on criminal cases, she is also very capable in several other practice areas."

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Lisa Wells

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristin is an excellent litigator and I recommend her!"

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Ameer Mabjish

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristin and I worked together at the DPA's Covington Trial Office before she entered into private practice. She is diligent, prepared, and cares about her clients."

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Michael Shafer

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney knows her stuff. I happily endorse Ms. Russell."

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Frank Mascagni

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Russell has a great deal of experience in the area of criminal law as a former DPA advocate, now in private practice in Covington, KY. She is well informed on the current law and offers insightful comments to this site. If you have a legal need in the northern Kentucky area, I would recommend that you contact Ms. Russell."

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Mark Solomon

Criminal defense lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I knew Ms. Russel when she worked for the Kentucky Public Defender. She worked very hard under an oppressive caseload, and fought hard for her clients."

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Joseph Ireland

Unknown lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kristin Russell always goes above and beyond. I have been amazed by Kristin's ability to persuade judges and argue vigorously for her clients -- a rare gift her clients truly benefit from. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Miranda Holbrook

Criminal defense lawyer

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Wesley Hunt

Personal injury lawyer

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Mary Mendini

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Nicholas Summe

Criminal defense lawyer

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Greg Simms

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Bouldin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Leroi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ray Ibarra

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lisa Wells

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ameer Mabjish

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Shafer

Unknown lawyer

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Frank Mascagni

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Solomon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Ireland

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Kentucky 10 Best Attorneys DUI Attorney Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2017

Avvo Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2015

Avvo's Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Avvo's Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2013

Avvo's Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2013

Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2009

Volunteer Law Student Award, Northern Kentucky Volunteer Lawyers

2009

The Horton Award - Litigation Persuasion Institute, Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy

2006

KLEO Scholarship, Salmon P. Chase College of Law

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney / Partner, Russell & Ireland Law Group, LLC

2011 - 2015

Attorney, Of Counsel at Willenborg, Russell & Ireland, PLLC

2009 - 2011

Assistant Public Advocate, Department of Public Advocacy

2008 - 2009

Licensed Extern, Department of Public Advocacy

2008 - 2008

Law Clerk, Legal Aid of the Bluegrass

2007 - 2007

Law Clerk, Lerner Sampson & Rothfuss

2005 - 2006

Paralegal, Lerner Sampson & Rothfuss

Associations

2013 - Present

Northern Kentucky Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

United States District Court Eastern District of Kentucky

Admitted to Practice

2009 - Present

Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2009 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

Member

2018 - 2020

Reset Ministries

Board Member

2016 - 2017

Kentucky Justice Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Facing 30 years

No True Bill and Expunged

DUI asleep at the wheel

Dismissed

Felony Offenses

Misdemeanor Offenses and Violations

Juvenile Offenses

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Education

2009

Salmon P. Chase College of Law

Juris Doctor

2005

University of Louisville

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Business Boot Camp

Attorney Panel

2014

"Why Choose Law: Diversity Matters" Program

Attorney Panel

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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