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Kristin Russell

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

I grew up in Northern Kentucky and I have been practicing law here for over 12 years.  I have existing relationships with all the players here in our local courts.  I am also licensed in Ohio.  I fight for my clients accused of felonies, misdemeanors, DUI, speeding and traffic violations, juvenile offenses, probation or parole violations, domestic violence and contempt of court.  I can also help you clean up your record through the expungement process. Representing clients in Kentucky adoption cases has become a passion of mine and I do everything I can to expedite those proceedings.  I often assist foster parents and step-parents in giving a child a forever home.  Please contact me if you need an experienced criminal defense or adoption attorney. DISCLAIMER: If you send me a message through Avvo, the message does not create an attorney-client relationship.This is an advertisement for legal services.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

726 Greenup StreetCovington, KY, 41011

Office: (859) 757-0683

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
February 3, 2021

I contacted Kristin after a traffic stop in Covington Kentucky that would have costed me some pretty nasty points on my CDL. I initially contacted a top CDL lawyer in the downtown Cincinnati area who could not practice law in Kentucky. He referred me to Kristin and assured me that she would work just as hard and that she was the right person for the job. Kristin returned all of my calls promptly and explained what the likely outcomes of my case would be. I felt like I could breath a little easier after the first consultation. I was hoping for just one of my moving violations to be dropped and the other to be lowered to a lesser charge. Kristin was able to get both charges dismissed. Kristin is an excellent attorney who will keep in touch with you as a client and keep you informed on every aspect of your case. Thank you Kristin for going the extra mile for me!

Emalee
June 28, 2017

I cannot stress to you enough how amazing of an attorney Kristin is. Upon first contacting her, you will immediately notice how much she cares about each of her clients. She is kind, knowledgeable, and will take the time to answer all questions or concerns. She goes out of her way to make herself available to you as frequently as possible, a trait I can promise you that you won't find in most legal counsel. Kristin's dedication and hard work shines inside the court room as she relentlessly advocates for her clients. I promise you, I have failed to come into contact with a better attorney. Her prices are beyond reasonable, and the amount of time and attention she will dedicate to your case is nothing short of impressive. There is no need for doubts or second guessing, Kristin is the counsel you want to hire for your case.

Daniel
August 4, 2019

Hello, I’m Daniel. This is very personal for me, please take the time to digest this. It’s winded,but it’s warranted. I’d like to take a few minutes to brag about Kristen because she deserves this review. I was facing a class C Felony for burglary for reasons which I’ll leave anonymous. This criminal case also took its own form as it got tied to a custody case at the same time due to the nature and timing of the aforementioned accusation. The pretrial in jail had me at a 250$ bond and a no contact order with my two little boys and their mother. The second time I appeared I had hired Kristen and she was with me. The judge defamed me out loud for the whole court to hear over the white noise machines when counsel approached the bench. I watched the judge,the prosecutor, and the children’s lawyer attacking me through her at the bench. Judge was calling me names and it was completely out of line for a person in that position. So from the start she had an uphill battle with me. I remained silent the whole time when I was ordered back to jail that moment with an ankle monitor and more stipulations. Mind you I was out on bond, so being shackled then was a complete surprise. One day before my 40th bday I was incarcerated again. A few hours after being in jail with no phone numbers stored in my mind, no phone to call anybody. The guards came to get me and took me back to the booking area. A man came to me and in verbatim he said “ you have a good lawyer”. I asked him why he said that because I didnt know who he was at that point.He said” your lawyer came to me as I was closing and wouldn’t relent until I came to get you so you didn’t have to spend your bday in here”. Kristen literally went straight from the courthouse and grabbed this man after his business hours so I didn’t have to spent my bday in jail. This man was the one who runs the division for ankle monitors in the county I was in. I would have rotted in there for undoubtably weeks on end. The prosecutor was anything but diligent in responding to her emails. The children’s lawyer was very unresponsive as was the lawyer of my ex wife, as was the counselor that was appointed for supervised visits. As I said, two cases bound up in one. Kristen was doing family law and criminal law at the same time for me!!!! The case went to the grand jury and they concluded that it was a class A misdemeanor and not a felony. Then, she had it dropped even further to where I wasn’t convicted of anything. I was facing 5 years in jail and years of not seeing my sons. I’m proud to brag about her fortitude, diligence and wisdom. Knowledge is easy to attain. Wisdom is something that is priceless. Kristen has wisdom. I am now not facing ANYTHING. I have one more visit with my sons and I get them back too. Kristen has been there for every minute of the hardest time of my life. I asked so many questions and sent so many emails over the year it took to resolve this. Not only is she an amazing lawyer, she’s an amazing human being and her value is matchless. There is no second place with her, and she doesn’t pick favorites. So if she could make this miracle happen for me, she can help you too. Thank you for bearing with me, Daniel

Brian
February 26, 2019

I hired Kristin on a couple different cases. A DUI 3rd and a Driving on Suspended license. On each I was looking at life changing devistating consequences. I was down and out. Kristin saved the day. Her knowledge of the law, persistence, and courtroom skills are amazing. Couldn’t have imagined a better outcome on either case. She really cares and is willing to fight for her clients. I would highly recommend her to anyone and would hire her again without hesitation if I need a lawyer in the future. A Truely Great Lawyer!!

anonymous
October 4, 2018

Kristin represented me for a aggravated DUI 1st offense and was able to have it reduced to "regular" DUI 1st offense and was able to keep me driving, sparing me a fair amount of further stress and complication. Kristin will always shoot straight with you and tell you how it is. She works hard, does everything she says she's going to do, and never leaves you hanging. Upon speaking with her for the first time, I felt calmer about the whole process. Kristin is very easy to talk to and listens intently to all the details. She seems to have a fire in her that I didn't sense with other attorneys. 10/10 would recommend her for your DUI case.

anonymous
August 10, 2018

Ms Russell was able to have my felony charge dropped to a misdemeanor. i am forever grateful!

anonymous
April 26, 2018

I hired Kristen Russell for a driving under the influence charge she did exactly what she said she could do for my case. In my opinion she is the best lawyer money can buy ,I truly recommend her for your case if ur charged for DUI In

Gabby
November 14, 2017

Kristen Russell was our attorney for our sons adoption and was an absolute God send. She was extremely efficient about the entire process from being speedy with getting all of the correct paperwork inline and processed, to being an amazing advocate for us and our son with the courts. We would highly recommend her for anyone looking for an adoption attorney. We personally adopted through the foster care system which can be a very long process, so having someone in our corner to help our court date come as soon as possible was a huge plus. Thank you Kristen for everything you do!!

Tyler
September 1, 2017

If you are facing any sort of DUI or DWI case I would strongly recommend Kristin Russell to represent you! Not only is she affordable, but she goes the extra mile to get you the best outcome. Typically I feel like with these cases the court has the upper hand, but with Kristin by your side she more than evens the playing field. For my particular case she had my DUI completely dismissed, which wouldn't have happened if she had not been representing me. So if you or somebody you know is facing any of these charges I would put Kristin's number on speed dial immediately.

Jeff
June 16, 2017

Kristen was very responsive whenever I had a question. Ended up with a reckless driving which was the main objective. This firm has help me out a few times in the past and we've always achieved the justice I deserved. Highly recommend her and her firm!

anonymous
February 3, 2021

I contacted Kristin after a traffic stop in Covington Kentucky that would have costed me some pretty nasty points on my CDL. I initially contacted a top CDL lawyer in the downtown Cincinnati area who could not practice law in Kentucky. He referred me to Kristin and assured me that she would work just as hard and that she was the right person for the job. Kristin returned all of my calls promptly and explained what the likely outcomes of my case would be. I felt like I could breath a little easier after the first consultation. I was hoping for just one of my moving violations to be dropped and the other to be lowered to a lesser charge. Kristin was able to get both charges dismissed. Kristin is an excellent attorney who will keep in touch with you as a client and keep you informed on every aspect of your case. Thank you Kristin for going the extra mile for me!

Emalee
June 28, 2017

I cannot stress to you enough how amazing of an attorney Kristin is. Upon first contacting her, you will immediately notice how much she cares about each of her clients. She is kind, knowledgeable, and will take the time to answer all questions or concerns. She goes out of her way to make herself available to you as frequently as possible, a trait I can promise you that you won't find in most legal counsel. Kristin's dedication and hard work shines inside the court room as she relentlessly advocates for her clients. I promise you, I have failed to come into contact with a better attorney. Her prices are beyond reasonable, and the amount of time and attention she will dedicate to your case is nothing short of impressive. There is no need for doubts or second guessing, Kristin is the counsel you want to hire for your case.

Daniel
August 4, 2019

Hello, I’m Daniel. This is very personal for me, please take the time to digest this. It’s winded,but it’s warranted. I’d like to take a few minutes to brag about Kristen because she deserves this review. I was facing a class C Felony for burglary for reasons which I’ll leave anonymous. This criminal case also took its own form as it got tied to a custody case at the same time due to the nature and timing of the aforementioned accusation. The pretrial in jail had me at a 250$ bond and a no contact order with my two little boys and their mother. The second time I appeared I had hired Kristen and she was with me. The judge defamed me out loud for the whole court to hear over the white noise machines when counsel approached the bench. I watched the judge,the prosecutor, and the children’s lawyer attacking me through her at the bench. Judge was calling me names and it was completely out of line for a person in that position. So from the start she had an uphill battle with me. I remained silent the whole time when I was ordered back to jail that moment with an ankle monitor and more stipulations. Mind you I was out on bond, so being shackled then was a complete surprise. One day before my 40th bday I was incarcerated again. A few hours after being in jail with no phone numbers stored in my mind, no phone to call anybody. The guards came to get me and took me back to the booking area. A man came to me and in verbatim he said “ you have a good lawyer”. I asked him why he said that because I didnt know who he was at that point.He said” your lawyer came to me as I was closing and wouldn’t relent until I came to get you so you didn’t have to spend your bday in here”. Kristen literally went straight from the courthouse and grabbed this man after his business hours so I didn’t have to spent my bday in jail. This man was the one who runs the division for ankle monitors in the county I was in. I would have rotted in there for undoubtably weeks on end. The prosecutor was anything but diligent in responding to her emails. The children’s lawyer was very unresponsive as was the lawyer of my ex wife, as was the counselor that was appointed for supervised visits. As I said, two cases bound up in one. Kristen was doing family law and criminal law at the same time for me!!!! The case went to the grand jury and they concluded that it was a class A misdemeanor and not a felony. Then, she had it dropped even further to where I wasn’t convicted of anything. I was facing 5 years in jail and years of not seeing my sons. I’m proud to brag about her fortitude, diligence and wisdom. Knowledge is easy to attain. Wisdom is something that is priceless. Kristen has wisdom. I am now not facing ANYTHING. I have one more visit with my sons and I get them back too. Kristen has been there for every minute of the hardest time of my life. I asked so many questions and sent so many emails over the year it took to resolve this. Not only is she an amazing lawyer, she’s an amazing human being and her value is matchless. There is no second place with her, and she doesn’t pick favorites. So if she could make this miracle happen for me, she can help you too. Thank you for bearing with me, Daniel

Brian
February 26, 2019

I hired Kristin on a couple different cases. A DUI 3rd and a Driving on Suspended license. On each I was looking at life changing devistating consequences. I was down and out. Kristin saved the day. Her knowledge of the law, persistence, and courtroom skills are amazing. Couldn’t have imagined a better outcome on either case. She really cares and is willing to fight for her clients. I would highly recommend her to anyone and would hire her again without hesitation if I need a lawyer in the future. A Truely Great Lawyer!!

anonymous
October 4, 2018

Kristin represented me for a aggravated DUI 1st offense and was able to have it reduced to "regular" DUI 1st offense and was able to keep me driving, sparing me a fair amount of further stress and complication. Kristin will always shoot straight with you and tell you how it is. She works hard, does everything she says she's going to do, and never leaves you hanging. Upon speaking with her for the first time, I felt calmer about the whole process. Kristin is very easy to talk to and listens intently to all the details. She seems to have a fire in her that I didn't sense with other attorneys. 10/10 would recommend her for your DUI case.

anonymous
August 10, 2018

Ms Russell was able to have my felony charge dropped to a misdemeanor. i am forever grateful!

anonymous
April 26, 2018

I hired Kristen Russell for a driving under the influence charge she did exactly what she said she could do for my case. In my opinion she is the best lawyer money can buy ,I truly recommend her for your case if ur charged for DUI In

Gabby
November 14, 2017

Kristen Russell was our attorney for our sons adoption and was an absolute God send. She was extremely efficient about the entire process from being speedy with getting all of the correct paperwork inline and processed, to being an amazing advocate for us and our son with the courts. We would highly recommend her for anyone looking for an adoption attorney. We personally adopted through the foster care system which can be a very long process, so having someone in our corner to help our court date come as soon as possible was a huge plus. Thank you Kristen for everything you do!!

Tyler
September 1, 2017

If you are facing any sort of DUI or DWI case I would strongly recommend Kristin Russell to represent you! Not only is she affordable, but she goes the extra mile to get you the best outcome. Typically I feel like with these cases the court has the upper hand, but with Kristin by your side she more than evens the playing field. For my particular case she had my DUI completely dismissed, which wouldn't have happened if she had not been representing me. So if you or somebody you know is facing any of these charges I would put Kristin's number on speed dial immediately.

Jeff
June 16, 2017

Kristen was very responsive whenever I had a question. Ended up with a reckless driving which was the main objective. This firm has help me out a few times in the past and we've always achieved the justice I deserved. Highly recommend her and her firm!

anonymous
February 3, 2021

I contacted Kristin after a traffic stop in Covington Kentucky that would have costed me some pretty nasty points on my CDL. I initially contacted a top CDL lawyer in the downtown Cincinnati area who could not practice law in Kentucky. He referred me to Kristin and assured me that she would work just as hard and that she was the right person for the job. Kristin returned all of my calls promptly and explained what the likely outcomes of my case would be. I felt like I could breath a little easier after the first consultation. I was hoping for just one of my moving violations to be dropped and the other to be lowered to a lesser charge. Kristin was able to get both charges dismissed. Kristin is an excellent attorney who will keep in touch with you as a client and keep you informed on every aspect of your case. Thank you Kristin for going the extra mile for me!

Emalee
June 28, 2017

I cannot stress to you enough how amazing of an attorney Kristin is. Upon first contacting her, you will immediately notice how much she cares about each of her clients. She is kind, knowledgeable, and will take the time to answer all questions or concerns. She goes out of her way to make herself available to you as frequently as possible, a trait I can promise you that you won't find in most legal counsel. Kristin's dedication and hard work shines inside the court room as she relentlessly advocates for her clients. I promise you, I have failed to come into contact with a better attorney. Her prices are beyond reasonable, and the amount of time and attention she will dedicate to your case is nothing short of impressive. There is no need for doubts or second guessing, Kristin is the counsel you want to hire for your case.

Daniel
August 4, 2019

Hello, I’m Daniel. This is very personal for me, please take the time to digest this. It’s winded,but it’s warranted. I’d like to take a few minutes to brag about Kristen because she deserves this review. I was facing a class C Felony for burglary for reasons which I’ll leave anonymous. This criminal case also took its own form as it got tied to a custody case at the same time due to the nature and timing of the aforementioned accusation. The pretrial in jail had me at a 250$ bond and a no contact order with my two little boys and their mother. The second time I appeared I had hired Kristen and she was with me. The judge defamed me out loud for the whole court to hear over the white noise machines when counsel approached the bench. I watched the judge,the prosecutor, and the children’s lawyer attacking me through her at the bench. Judge was calling me names and it was completely out of line for a person in that position. So from the start she had an uphill battle with me. I remained silent the whole time when I was ordered back to jail that moment with an ankle monitor and more stipulations. Mind you I was out on bond, so being shackled then was a complete surprise. One day before my 40th bday I was incarcerated again. A few hours after being in jail with no phone numbers stored in my mind, no phone to call anybody. The guards came to get me and took me back to the booking area. A man came to me and in verbatim he said “ you have a good lawyer”. I asked him why he said that because I didnt know who he was at that point.He said” your lawyer came to me as I was closing and wouldn’t relent until I came to get you so you didn’t have to spend your bday in here”. Kristen literally went straight from the courthouse and grabbed this man after his business hours so I didn’t have to spent my bday in jail. This man was the one who runs the division for ankle monitors in the county I was in. I would have rotted in there for undoubtably weeks on end. The prosecutor was anything but diligent in responding to her emails. The children’s lawyer was very unresponsive as was the lawyer of my ex wife, as was the counselor that was appointed for supervised visits. As I said, two cases bound up in one. Kristen was doing family law and criminal law at the same time for me!!!! The case went to the grand jury and they concluded that it was a class A misdemeanor and not a felony. Then, she had it dropped even further to where I wasn’t convicted of anything. I was facing 5 years in jail and years of not seeing my sons. I’m proud to brag about her fortitude, diligence and wisdom. Knowledge is easy to attain. Wisdom is something that is priceless. Kristen has wisdom. I am now not facing ANYTHING. I have one more visit with my sons and I get them back too. Kristen has been there for every minute of the hardest time of my life. I asked so many questions and sent so many emails over the year it took to resolve this. Not only is she an amazing lawyer, she’s an amazing human being and her value is matchless. There is no second place with her, and she doesn’t pick favorites. So if she could make this miracle happen for me, she can help you too. Thank you for bearing with me, Daniel

Brian
February 26, 2019

I hired Kristin on a couple different cases. A DUI 3rd and a Driving on Suspended license. On each I was looking at life changing devistating consequences. I was down and out. Kristin saved the day. Her knowledge of the law, persistence, and courtroom skills are amazing. Couldn’t have imagined a better outcome on either case. She really cares and is willing to fight for her clients. I would highly recommend her to anyone and would hire her again without hesitation if I need a lawyer in the future. A Truely Great Lawyer!!

anonymous
October 4, 2018

Kristin represented me for a aggravated DUI 1st offense and was able to have it reduced to "regular" DUI 1st offense and was able to keep me driving, sparing me a fair amount of further stress and complication. Kristin will always shoot straight with you and tell you how it is. She works hard, does everything she says she's going to do, and never leaves you hanging. Upon speaking with her for the first time, I felt calmer about the whole process. Kristin is very easy to talk to and listens intently to all the details. She seems to have a fire in her that I didn't sense with other attorneys. 10/10 would recommend her for your DUI case.

anonymous
August 10, 2018

Ms Russell was able to have my felony charge dropped to a misdemeanor. i am forever grateful!

anonymous
April 26, 2018

I hired Kristen Russell for a driving under the influence charge she did exactly what she said she could do for my case. In my opinion she is the best lawyer money can buy ,I truly recommend her for your case if ur charged for DUI In

Gabby
November 14, 2017

Kristen Russell was our attorney for our sons adoption and was an absolute God send. She was extremely efficient about the entire process from being speedy with getting all of the correct paperwork inline and processed, to being an amazing advocate for us and our son with the courts. We would highly recommend her for anyone looking for an adoption attorney. We personally adopted through the foster care system which can be a very long process, so having someone in our corner to help our court date come as soon as possible was a huge plus. Thank you Kristen for everything you do!!

Tyler
September 1, 2017

If you are facing any sort of DUI or DWI case I would strongly recommend Kristin Russell to represent you! Not only is she affordable, but she goes the extra mile to get you the best outcome. Typically I feel like with these cases the court has the upper hand, but with Kristin by your side she more than evens the playing field. For my particular case she had my DUI completely dismissed, which wouldn't have happened if she had not been representing me. So if you or somebody you know is facing any of these charges I would put Kristin's number on speed dial immediately.

Jeff
June 16, 2017

Kristen was very responsive whenever I had a question. Ended up with a reckless driving which was the main objective. This firm has help me out a few times in the past and we've always achieved the justice I deserved. Highly recommend her and her firm!