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Kelly Kirby Ridings

Hamm, Milby & Ridings, PLLC • London, KY
AdoptionPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(606) 729-0505
Address
120 N Main St, London, KY, 40741-1369, US

Professional

About

Kelly Kirby Ridings is an accomplished attorney based in London, Kentucky, specializing in adoption and family law. A proud cum laude graduate of the University of Kentucky, she earned her Juris Doctor from Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law in 2007. Since her admission to the Kentucky Bar the same year, Ms. Ridings has built a reputable practice, representing clients in both state and federal courts, including the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky and the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. With a passion for helping families navigate complex legal matters, Ms. Ridings dedicates her practice primarily to adoption law, ensuring that each family's unique needs are met with compassion and expertise. Her commitment to the legal profession extends beyond her practice; she actively contributes to the community by serving on the Board of Directors for the Kentucky Bar Foundation and is a member of the Executive Committee for the Kentucky Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. Recognized for her outstanding contributions to family law, Ms. Ridings has been honored as a Top 10 Attorney by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in both 2017 and 2018. Her dedication to her clients and the legal community positions her as a trusted advocate for those seeking guidance through the adoption process and other family law matters in Kentucky.

About Adoption Law

Adoption attorneys guide families through the legal process of adopting a child. They handle all legal requirements to create new family bonds. Common matters include domestic adoption, international adoption, stepparent adoption, foster care adoption.

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Credentials

Education
2007 Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2003 University of Kentucky BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2017 Distinguished Lawyer, Expert Network 2017 Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys 2017 10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys 2006 Scripps Howard Fellow, Northern Kentucky University 2003 Cum Laude Graduate, University of Kentucky
Associations
2021 - Present Kentucky Bar Foundation Board Member 2021 - Present Kentucky Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee 2018 - Present Kentucky Bar Foundation Board of Directors 2017 - Present Kentucky Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee 2014 - Present Kentucky Bar Association, Family Law Section Member
Speaking
2008 DPA Annual Conference Juvenile Youthful Offender Hearings
Updated: Apr 08, 2026