Katharine Crane Liell

Katharine Crane Liell

also known as Kitty Liell

5.0
Rating: 7.7

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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Posted by Kyle | September 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Kitty is THE BEST!!

My life got turned upside down, something my family and I were not prepared for. Knowing Kitty's reputation in town, we consulted her first for advice. Little did I know that false allegations would ensue and I would be falsely charged for actions, that I did not commit. I had another attorney at the... time, that tried to handle my divorce and criminal side. Unfortunately, I felt and came to find out they weren't not representing me, as they should. Our gut instinct was to "call Kitty". It was the best decision we had ever made! She took the case and ran with it, she is so meticulous and thorough, she knew exactly what to do. She has been so amazing for us, every step of the way. She shed light and truth into the situation and turned the case for us! We couldn't have done it without her and her team. She understood what was happening and cared for the person I was, she stood up for me. She gave me a voice and stood up for the truth and the facts of the case. She treated me like I was family. I felt she was so trustworthy and made me feel confident and comfortable with her, even though we were in such a horrible situation. She is respected in the field and that's because of who she is and how she practices. She is so smart, and strategic with her actions of the case, and she works for you. I have seen my share of lawyers in the last 2 years and I can tell you without a doubt, that Kitty is the BEST lawyer, I have ever had and witnessed practice. Everyone needs a "Call Kitty" on their side. She is hands down THE BEST! I can't thank her enough for what she was able to do and how she represented me and my family! She gave me the voice we needed, and fought for what was right. I am so thankful and grateful for her expertise and the amazing person she is.

Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

5 stars are not enough. She. Is. The. Best.

I see only 5 star reviews; that adds up. Til I die, I will never forget the feeling when I got the call from Katharine telling me that my case was dismissed. If you are innocent and need the absolute best legal defense, please listen to me- you need to contact Katharine Liell. From the moment I co...ntacted her, she was unbelievably competent, professional, and understanding. She methodically worked through every aspect of my case, along with her team of private investigators and consultants (all of which are also top notch), and unraveled all of the inconsistencies and untrue allegations. I do not want to imagine how my case would have gone if I had not chosen Katharine to represent me.

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 Robin | July 21, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Top Notch Attorney

Kitty Liell is a true Counselor. She tenaciously dug into the complicated facts and dissected analogies to find the true facts in my husband's case. While preparing for the case Kitty ate, slept and breathed it. I don't believe we would have gotten the results we did without this kind of commitment.... She was kind from the first moment I spoke with her and supported our family throughout the entire process. Her staff is as equally wonderful and we are forever indebted to these people for their kindness and commitment to justice.

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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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Stacy Uliana

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Education

1988

Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis

J.D.

1983

Indiana University Bloomington

B.A.

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