Cindy M Kirby

Cindy M Kirby

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Cindy

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 34%

My practice includes divorce, dissolution, civil domestic violence, juvenile law issues (custody, support, abuse, neglect and dependency cases), and LGBT legal issues throughout Ohio.

34 years

34%
Child Custody 33%

My practice includes divorce, dissolution, civil domestic violence, juvenile law issues (custody, support, abuse, neglect and dependency cases), and LGBT legal issues throughout Ohio.

34 years

33%
Family 33%

My practice includes divorce, dissolution, civil domestic violence, juvenile law issues (custody, support, abuse, neglect and dependency cases), and LGBT legal issues throughout Ohio.

34 years

33%

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 33 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1992

Emeritus

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Cindy M Kirby's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

77 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by TM | October 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Incredible lawyer, great to work with!

Going through a custody battle is a situation no one wants to be in. If you find yourself in that situation you want to be sure to hire someone who is knowledgeable, who will be a strong advocate and someone who will work incredibly hard for you. I cannot emphasize enough how valuable and important C...indy‘s legal advice and representation were in my child custody case. Cindy was the epitome of professionalism and offered wonderful advice, support, and representation for the duration of my child support case. She was incredibly responsive, detailed, and very aware of the law and tactics to best suit my situation. She enabled me to keep my son from being moved to another state which would have been devastating. Not only did she offer strong representation, but she also offered advice and helped as parts of my legal situation were incredibly challenging and emotionally taxing. Cindy provided amazing representation during an incredibly tough time and I am confident she was the best attorney I could have hired. Although I hope I do not have any further need, I would absolutely hire Cindy again and have recommended her to friends who have needed strong and professional legal representation. I believe that her excellent work helped to come to the best possible conclusion for my case. Absolutely recommend!!

Posted by Ron | May 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Marriage Dissolution

Cindy Kirby is the ultimate professional. Cindy listens attentively to you and gives you expert legal advice. Anyone seeking legal representation in her field of expertise will be in safe hands. Cindy is available at virtually any time and that is very important for clients who need to get in touch ...with her after normal office hours. Her offices are easy to get to and there is plenty of available parking very close by.

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney

I strongly recommend Cindy to anyone looking for an Experienced family law practitioner and a compassionate human being.

My experience with Cindy has been great. Cindy is not only a very experienced lawyer who knows her stuff really well, she is a very compassionate human being. She always had my best interest in mind when advising me. I felt very comfortable working with Cindy and she handled my case really well.

Posted by fiona | July 26, 2019 | Divorce & Separation

six stars!

I went into her office knowing I was at the mercy of my wife's lawyer and the court system and within 10 minutes felt like I had hope. Within 30 minutes I felt empowered and after 60 we had a plan. She's incredibly smart, asks the right questions and doesn't waste time with stories and self prais...e. i handled my wife and her lawyer without her by my side, just her advice and professionalism gave me the confidence to come to a shockingly pleasant settlement. Go prepared, ask questions, she exceeded my expectations and I will always highly recommend her.

Posted by Sheila | January 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Custody case

Cindy is a very professional attorney. She is extremely knowledgeable and honest in her feedback. She was available every time I had questions and took the time to explain me in great detail all possible actions in our case. Her emotional intelligence and brilliant legal knowledge created an amazi...ng difference for our family situation. I highly recommend Cindy Kirby!

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Cindy M Kirby's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Sczesny

Child custody lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cindy is highly experienced and always professional. I would recommend her to anyone in need of a custody/divorce attorney."

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Michael Bryant

Unknown lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"CIndy is one of the most experienced and intelligent lawyers I have had the opportunity to work with. I have the utmost respect for how she conducts herself with her client's, other lawyers and the Court. She is always prepared, always compassionate and always willing to go above and beyond to ensure that her client's get the best possible representation."

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Sarah Condor-Fisher

Family lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Kirby. She is an excellent family law attorney and her knowledge of legal aspects of every issue is amazing. As displayed by her answers on AVVO, she is also fully cognizant of possible legal malpractice and ethics issues, such as conflicts of interest and retainer fees, which is extremely important in our profession. All clients must definitely feel safe in her hands."

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Tami Harmon

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cindy is dedicated to her clients. She very knowledgeable and will fight for what is best."

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Karin Coble

Family lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Having worked with Cindy, I can say wholeheartedly that Cindy is one of the most intelligent and caring attorneys in family practice. I refer clients to Cindy regularly."

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Kyle Cubbon

Family lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott France

Family lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I proudly endorse this lawyer! Attorney Kirby is highly respected in our legal community. If you need a family law attorney, Cindy is a great choice!!"

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Andrew Bucher

Family lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Kirby is an excellent choice if you are seeking counsel for a family law / domestic relations matter. She not only has an excellent reputation with the Toledo Bar and Bench as a highly respected professional, she is a determined and skilled litigator who will zealously represent you from start to finish. If you are seeking a knowledgeable attorney who will stand by you and give her utmost effort for the duration of your case, look no further. I endorse attorney Cindy Kirby"

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Curt Bogen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the privilege of working with Cindy Kirby on a case last year. She is hard-working, professional, and has an excellent grasp of the law. I strongly suggest that if you need a top-notch lawyer in Toledo, call her. She will win your case."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Jean Crowe Pro Bono Award, American Bar Association, Family Law Section

2016

Mentioned by name in a video to the Toledo legal community, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor

2015

Order of the Heel (highest honor given to an experienced atty), Toledo Junior Bar Association

2012

Pro Bono Award, Toledo Bar Association

2010

Pro Bono Award, Toledo Bar Association

2006

Public Interest Law Award, Access To Justice

2000

Lavelle A. Willinger Award, Pro Bono Legal Services Program of the Toledo Bar Association

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, University of Toledo College of Law

2016 - 2022

Senior Partner, Kirby & Kirby, Ltd.

1992 - 2016

Attorney at Law, Law Office of Cindy M. Kirby

Associations

2017 - Present

Toledo Bar Association Board of Directors

Board Member (Past President)

2008 - Present

Toledo Bar Association

Pro Bono Advisory Board (past Chair)

2008 - Present

Toledo Bar Association

Diversity Committee (past secretary)

1992 - Present

Toledo Bar Association

Domestic Relations Committee (past Chair)

1992 - Present

Toledo Bar Association

Juvenile Court Committee (past Chair)

2016 - 2017

Ohio Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Board Member

2005 - 2017

Equality Toledo

Board Member

Education

1992

University of Toledo College of Law

J.D. Cum Laude

1980

University of Toledo

B.A. Magna Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2015

Ohio Supreme Court Judicial College Conference

Family Law Issues

2014

PFLAG Meeting

Protecting Relationships

2013

TransOhio Symposium

Protecting Same Sex Relationships

2013

OutLaw

Issues Affecting LGBT Clients

2012

Law & Leadership Institute

Legal Issues

2012

A Caring Response

Legal Planning for LGBT Couples & Families

2011

TransOhio Annual Conference

Protecting Your Relationships

2011

OUTLaw

Legal Issues

2011

Annual Conference

Same-Sex Marriage: Addressing the Challenges for the Courts and the Parties

2010

The University of Toledo College of Law

LGBT Legal Issues

2010

The University of Toledo College of Law

Sole Practitioner Experiences

2010

Judicial College video teleconference

GLBT Issues in Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court

2009

Workshop

Domestic Violence Civil Protection Orders

2009

Legal Issues Workshop

Family Law Issues

2009

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Guardian ad Litem Issues

2009

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Professionalism for the Legal Community

2007

Toledo Bar Association Continuing Legal Education

Legal Rights For GLBT Individuals

2007

Professionalism Seminar

Professionalism

2007

Legal Rights Workshop

GLBT Legal Rights

2006

Professionalism Seminar

Professionalism

Publications

1992

12 page brochure Legal Rights For HIV Positive Individuals

Languages

English

Activity

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