Kristin M. Russell - a Covington, Kentucky (KY) Criminal and DUI Defense Lawyer

Covington Criminal and DUI Defense Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Criminal and DUI Defense
Family and Juvenile Law
Civil Litigation

Litigation: 100%

Attorney Information

Overview

Kristin grew up in Northern Kentucky and has been protecting the rights of individuals, families, and children since 2009. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Louisville in 2005 and a Juris Doctor from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2009. Kristin began her legal career with a desire to help people and a focus on public interest law. She was awarded Volunteer Law Student of the Year by the Northern Kentucky Volunteer Lawyers in 2009 and started her law practice as a public defender. Kristin assists with the firm's civil litigation cases and continues to fight for clients accused of crimes by the government, including felony and misdemeanor offenses, DUI, and juvenile offenses. She also has experience as a foster parent and assists families with adoption and juvenile cases. As a partner at Russell & Ireland Law Group, Kristin endeavors to help her clients understand and navigate the legal process whether they have been injured, charged with a crime or dealing with a case in family court. She lives in Covington, Kentucky with her husband, Adam, and their two children. She enjoys spending time with her family, her church community group, playing guitar and running.

Awards and Honors

Honors

Volunteer Law Student Award, 2009

Education

Legal Education
- Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky, 2009
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, 2005
  B.A.
  Major: Philosophy

Current Employment Position(s)

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Past Positions

Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy, Assistant Public Advocate, 2009 - 2011
Willenborg, Russell & Ireland, PLLC, Attorney, Of Counsel, 2011 - 2015

Bar Admissions

Kentucky, 2009
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 2011
Ohio, 2018

Other Affiliations

Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (Member, 2009 to Present)
Kentucky Bar Association (Member, 2009 - Present)
Northern Kentucky Bar Association (Member, 2013 to Present)

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Covington, KY

726 Greenup Street
Covington, KY 41011

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Phone: 859-581-0123

Fax: 859-757-2466

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Website: http://www.russellattorney.com

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