Kara Costner Blackney

Kara Costner Blackney

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Cincinnati, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime ... +7 more

114 East Eighth Street, Cincinnati, OH

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 15 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2010

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Location

Arenstein & Gallagher

114 East Eighth Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202

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Kara Costner Blackney's Reviews

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Posted by Andrew | January 24, 2026 | Criminal Defense

26 months on a sex case

Kara, saved my life i was looking at 10 years and she was able to get it lowered to 26 months kara is professional no matter what case she handles. I thank her and my family does too!

Posted by sean | October 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney

excellent lawyer!!!

I highly recommend Kara she is fearless and wont backdown and fought for me when I was at my lowest.

Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Extremely Considerate

Almost a year ago. Kara represented me in a case, where she prevented charges from being filed. She was considerate of all the ramifications of the case and guided me through the process to ensure that the damage tomy life was minimal.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

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"I endorse Kara Blackney. She is a fantastic attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2013 - 2021

Attorney, Hamilton County Public Defender's Office

Education

2010

University of Dayton

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Appalachian State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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