Kristopher M. Nevels

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Kristopher M. Nevels

also known as Kris Nevels

5.0
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 17 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Covington, KY
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

618 Washington Street, Suite B, Covington, KY

Virtual Consultation Available

About Kristopher

Biography

I help people through some of the hardest moments of their lives—whether they’re facing criminal charges or recovering from a serious injury. My focus is simple: protect my clients, give straight answers, and fight for results.

Relentless criminal defense for people who need their life, freedom, and future protected. I fight for clients across Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati in DUI, drug, assault, and felony cases—bringing strategy, experience, and real courtroom advocacy to every case.

If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, I fight to make it right. I work directly with my clients and represent injury victims across Northern Kentucky in auto, truck, and serious injury cases—focused on real results, real accountability, and real recovery.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

15 years | 3,000 cases

50%
Personal Injury 50%

15 years | 5,000 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2019

Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 17 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Nevels & Associates

618 Washington Street, Suite B, Covington, KY, 41011

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Kristopher M. Nevels's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews


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Reviewers overwhelmingly praise this lawyer for their outstanding communication, dedication, and thoroughness across personal injury, criminal, and family law matters. Clients frequently highlight the lawyer's compassionate approach, clear explanations of the legal process, and consistent efforts to achieve favorable outcomes while keeping them ...

 
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Posted by Erica | June 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney

xceptional Support and Communication Throughout Our Personal Injury Case

My child and I were involved in a head-on collision a year ago, and both of us required ongoing medical treatment afterward. Initially, I wasn't interested in hiring an attorney or pursuing a settlement because I simply wanted to put the accident behind us. However, the reality was that the crash lef...t us dealing with lasting physical and emotional effects. Not only was our most reliable vehicle totaled, but our bodies and minds were still feeling the aftermath. With encouragement from my husband, I contacted an attorney recommended by one of my healthcare providers. From the very beginning, Kris made the process much easier than I anticipated. He returned my call the same day I left a message, and from that point on, his communication was outstanding. I was impressed by his dedication, responsiveness, and willingness to fight for us to ensure we received the compensation we deserved. He checked in every couple of weeks to provide updates and was always quick to answer any questions I had. As my injuries became more complicated, Kris remained patient, thorough, and attentive, making sure my settlement accurately reflected everything I had endured throughout the process. I am incredibly grateful for his hard work and support. I highly recommend Mr. Kris Nevels to anyone in need of a personal injury attorney or any other area of law in which he practices. If the need ever arises again, he will be my first call.

Posted by Courtney | June 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Mr. Nevels is the TRUTH

Mr. Nevels took the time to discuss my case with me and provided his honest, wholehearted professional opinion before I retained his services. I am very grateful that I chose to hire him. Thanks to Mr. Nevels’ dedication, professionalism, and representation, my case was dismissed today. I sincerely a...ppreciate all of his hard work and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal assistance.

Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Professional, Transparent, and Truly Cares About His Clients

Kris is an outstanding lawyer and an even better person. Throughout my entire case, he was transparent, informative, and always took the time to explain every step of the process. He approached my case with great attention to detail and never cut corners, making sure I received the best possible outc...ome. His knowledge of the law and ability to clearly explain my options helped me make confident decisions moving forward. Kris was always understanding, responsive, and genuinely had my best interests in mind. Whenever I had questions or needed guidance, he was available and kept me informed throughout the entire process. If you’re looking for an attorney who is knowledgeable, dedicated, and truly cares about his clients, Kris is the person you want on your team. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of legal representation.

Posted by Jazmin | May 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Excellent communication

Was honest about what I should do and thorough in his work. My case took a while but he kept on going and updating me whenever he could. I am glad to have met him because advocacy is at his core. Kris has truly set the bar high if I ever need a lawyer for a different purpose than what he practices.

Posted by Dre | February 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Top lawyer in the area

Beat a dui got me that wasn’t looking good Nevels fought tooth and nail very professional top lawyer in the nky area

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Erik Wilbekin

General practice lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Nevels with the highest ratings I could give. He is professional, passionate, and thorough. He has been kind enough to actively participate in this profession and anyone who hires him or works with him should be glad to be able to do so."

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Michael Bouldin

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked extensively with Kris for over 15 years. He is a zealous advocate for his clients and works diligently to maximize the money for his personal injury clients. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Honors

2024

2024 Excellence Award, Northern KY Juneteenth Committee

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Lead Attorney, Nevels & Associates

Associations

2009 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Kappa Alpha Psi

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Wrongful Death Commercial Bus Accident

Multi-Million Dollar Settlement (pre-lawsuit)

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Education

2008

Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Eastern Kentucky University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

NKU Multicultural Leadership Conference

Keynote Speaker for NKU Multicultural Leadership Conference

Languages

English

Spanish

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