Karyn Marie Washington

Karyn Marie Washington

4.8
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 5 years

Family Lawyer at North Royalton, OH
Practice Areas: Family, Bankruptcy & Debt, Landlord & Tenant, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

8025 Corporate Circle, North Royalton, OH

About Karyn

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 60%

Divorce, dissolution of marriage, annulment, domestic violence protection orders, spousal/child support, and child custody.

5 years

60%
Bankruptcy and Debt 25%

Personal bankruptcies (Ch. 7)

5 years

25%
Landlord or Tenant 10%

I handle both landlord and tenant clients, including drafting and/or review of residential lease agreements, eviction proceedings, security deposit letters and itemizations

5 years

10%
Ethics and Professional Responsibility 5%

Attorney disciplinary proceedings; bar application evaluations; character & fitness proceedings

5 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 5 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Kirner & Boldt Co., L.P.A.

8025 Corporate Circle, North Royalton, OH, 44133

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Karyn Marie Washington's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2024 | Divorce & Separation

Knows her stuff

Karyn really knows her stuff about divorce and landlord tenant law. She cares about her clients.

Posted by Andrew | March 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best divorce lawyer in Northeast Ohio

Karyn Washington was able to deftly navigate an incredibly contentious divorce, across two time zones, with a recalcitrant opposing attorney. Throughout the process she not only fought tirelessly on my behalf, but took the time to patiently explain every complexity. She was incredibly responsive, her... billing was fair, and her colleagues at Kirner & Bolt were consistently professional and courteous every step of the way. Divorce is an incredibly stressful, sad, and frustrating thing to live through. Having Karyn there every step of the way made it so much better.

Posted by Scott | March 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Deed transfer

First I had hired Karyn to help me with a dissolution. She was outstanding!! She took care of the whole process! She definitely made the situation very less stressful, all I had to do was wait to see the judge! With that being said I hired Karyn again to help with removing the ex off of the deed for ...the house that she wasn’t ever gonna get a piece of ! Karyn is someone awesome who I would without any doubt l highly recommend to help with whatever situation you have that requires a lawyer! I call her everytime I need an attorney! Thank you Karyn, your the BEST!!

Posted by John | January 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

My divorce

I would never never hire Karyn as a lawyer. She was hired for my divorce case. I am not from the area and thought I made the right decision hiring her,my so to be ex laughed at my hiring boy she was right. Between two law firms she worked for she charged me six grand and my divorce isn’t even closes...t to being finalized. She literally overcharged me for checking emails and had me summit info which she never used in my case. I miss work because she told me court dates to be off then notified me the day off that I didn’t need to attend. She constantly gave into my ex spouses attorney constantly even though I hired her. She often wasted my time and charged me for it. Then she acted like she was doing her job on the simplest part of my divorce still not resolving the big issues that needed to be resolved. I ended up letting her go with my case still ongoing and know because of her I’m possibly going to have to live in my car to cover my legal expenses with a new lawyer. Knowing her she wouldn’t even care because she got paid a lot of money for a simple divorce that she allowed to drag out and my financial expenses. I honestly can’t believe she would do this to another person. I wish I would never hired Karyn

Karyn Washington

Replied last March 13, 2024

As you are a previous client, I cannot speak to your specific issues. You never brought these concerns to my attention during my representation of you, but I would be happy to speak with you about them at any time.

Posted by Mary | May 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Tenaciously Committed

Karyn was one of the 2 lawyers who worked on my divorce with my husband whom I had been separated from for 5 years. The entire divorce took nearly a year and a half and Karyn was there hard working every step of the way. So may curve balls came into play with my ex’s constant demands and issues and s...he handled every one of them professionally and quickly. Having her on my side comforted every step of this stressful process. I am happy to say today I am divorced and I would 100% recommend Karyn in the future if your considering hiring a lawyer! You will not be disappointed with her high level of standards.

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Unknown lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Karyn is an up and coming lawyer. She is dedicated and careful, yet personable. Although new as a lawyer, she has many years of legal experience to draw upon. Karyn has also wisely surrounded herself with many professionals to use as resources for her client. She would be a great advocate for her clients. Even if she cannot help you with your case if it's out of her area of expertise, she would assist in finding you a lawyer than can. I would recommend that any client contact Karyn to meet with her and see if she is right for you."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Attorney, Kirner & Boldt Co., LPA

2023 - 2023

Associate Attorney, Barr, Jones & Associates LLP

2020 - 2023

Attorney, Karyn M. Washington, Esq., LLC

2015 - 2020

Paralegal, Self-Employed

2013 - 2017

Legal Assistant, Pearne & Gordon, LLP

Associations

2025 - Present

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Member, Certified Grievance Committee

2024 - Present

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Member, Bar Admissions Committee

2018 - Present

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Member, Mental Health & Wellness Committee

2016 - Present

Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program

Speaker - Substance Abuse Education for Bar Admissions

Sample of Legal Cases

Mitro v. Mathis, et al. (Cle. Mun. 2021 CVG 007231)

Oldroyd v. Coleman (Garfield Hts. Mun. CVI 2102093)

Judgment in favor of client; Plaintiff's appeal denied

Edwards v. Prude (Cuy. Dom. Rel. DR-21-385186)

Annulment granted in favor of client

Westfell v. Mosora, et al. (Akron Mun. 22-CV-00888)

Settled

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Education

2012

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall Co

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Baldwin-Wallace College

BA - Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)

N/A

Whittier Law School (2007-2009)

Languages

English

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