Katharine Crane Liell

Katharine Crane Liell

also known as Kitty Liell

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Bloomington, IN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

511 S. Madison Street, P.O. Box 2417, Bloomington, IN

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 37 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1989

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Liell & McNeil Attorneys PC

511 S. Madison Street, P.O. Box 2417, Bloomington, IN, 47403

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Katharine Crane Liell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Grateful client

We were so fortunate to be referred to Kitty when our son ran into legal trouble. The situation was traumatic for all of us but Kitty’s knowledge of the law and all the local players helped so much. She is extremely knowledgeable about the law and also compassionate to the client and family involved.... Cannot recommend Kitty highly enough!

Posted by anonymous | August 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

One of the Best

We were fortunate enough to connect with Ms. Liell when one of our family members was charged with a crime they did not commit. As we set out to defend them and prove their innocence, Kitty was fantastic. She was compassionate with our family as we faced this incredibly scary situation, and was a t...enacious fighter for justice. She is intelligent, detail oriented and worked extremely hard to get the charges dropped. Words cannot describe how highly we think Kitty and we would recommend her for any criminal defense you may need.

Posted by Pat | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Lawyer

Worked well with me on my case. A kind and hard working lawyer.

Posted by Liz | March 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Five Star Recommendation!! Outstanding Attorney

I can’t recommend Kitty enough. Our son was in a terrible situation where he was arrested and charged with a very serious felony that could have had life altering consequences. We didn’t know what to do or how to proceed, we were from out of state and had no way of knowing who to even hire to represe...nt us. We interviewed several attorneys before choosing Kitty. The minute I spoke to her on the phone I knew we wanted her. She was strong and confident and at the same time reassuring. She stood out above the others in the way she assumed control and made us feel at ease. We decided to put our son’s fate in her hands. The case took almost two years, and during all of our frustration, she was a guiding light. She was calm, calculating, trying and researching every possibility and angle, never giving up and relentless in her approach. She has strong intuition and a knack for digging to get to the truth. As she chipped away she found flaw after flaw with the case and ultimately had several procedures in the community changed as a result. She never stopped believing in our son’s innocence and her confidence in the case kept us calm throughout. Her strategy and approach paid off in the end, all charges were dropped and the case was dismissed. Kitty is kind and compassionate and the team supporting her is as wonderful and competent. She was honest throughout, never got our hopes up but remained hopeful which kept us going. She is also well known and connected with the judicial system, local prosecutors office, hospitals, university and specialists, and knows how to work with them to get what she needs. Her experience is second to none. She will fight for you with everything she has. She saved our son’s life and for that we owe her everything. She is the best there is!!

Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Skilled & Caring Attorney

We had a great feeling about Kitty after meeting her for the first time. Our gut told us that she cared deeply about, and believed in, our case. Her passion for her work, and her clients, was evident as well and so we hired her. What a great decision that was. Kitty is as smart as they come and exc...eptionally strategic. She was always very honest with us (good and bad) throughout our case and kept us consistently informed. She managed our family through a very serious situation that could have negatively impacted us forever. Through her and her team's great work, the charges were ultimately dropped. We will always be grateful to Kitty for her masterful work and deep care for justice. We highly encourage anyone to hire Kitty. You'll be glad you did.

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Katharine Crane Liell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stacy Uliana

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Kitty is a wonderful lawyer who cares about all her clients. She will leave no stone unturned and does not give up. She knows her law and is fearless in court. I have learned much for her."

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Amelia Lahn

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"There are not enough superlatives to describe Kitty and the work she does on behalf of her clients. She is meticulous, persistent, and intelligent. She cares deeply about her clients and is very knowledgeable about Indiana law, and she works dilligently to get her clients the outcome they deserve. It has been an honor and a privilege to try cases with Kitty."

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Charles Rathburn

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Kitty most of my professional career. She has been both a mentor and a colleague. She has an innate ability to get to the heart of the case after a thorough and complete investigation. If my child needed an attorney, Kitty would be the first person I call."

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Mary Higdon

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kitty is a tremendous asset to the field of criminal defense. Not only is she a strong advocate for her clients, she is generous with her time. Fellow lawyers can benefit from her knowledge and experience. She is a great colleague!"

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Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

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Education

1988

Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis

J.D.

1983

Indiana University Bloomington

B.A.

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