Kristi L. Buffington

Associate Attorney

Experienced, lawyer, attorney, OVI, traffic, criminal, juvenile, family, divorce, custody, real estate, property, deed, civil, contract, probate, Jackson, Vinton, Gallipolis, Meigs, Piketon, Scioto, Portsmouth, Athens, Gallia, southeastern Ohio

Kristi L. Buffington represents clients in criminal, family, and civil matters throughout southeastern Ohio. She spent several years as an assistant state public defender, handling complex cases from initial appearance through trial and securing multiple jury acquittals. While in law school, she worked with the Ohio Innocence Project, assisting in the investigation of wrongful conviction claims. Drawing on her background in both law and journalism, Kristi is a strong advocate and communicator who values keeping clients informed, prepared, and supported throughout the legal process.

Bar admissions:

State of Ohio

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Education:

University of Cincinnati College of Law

Ohio University

Team Cole

  • Experienced, lawyer, attorney, OVI, traffic, criminal, juvenile, family, divorce, custody, real estate, property, deed, civil, contract, probate, Jackson, Vinton, Gallipolis, Meigs, Piketon, Scioto, Portsmouth, Athens, Gallia, southeastern Ohio

    William S. Cole

    PARTNER

  • Experienced, lawyer, attorney, OVI, traffic, criminal, juvenile, family, divorce, custody, real estate, property, deed, civil, contract, probate, Jackson, Vinton, Gallipolis, Meigs, Piketon, Scioto, Portsmouth, Athens, Gallia, southeastern Ohio

    Evan T. Cole

    ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

  • Experienced, lawyer, attorney, OVI, traffic, criminal, juvenile, family, divorce, custody, real estate, property, deed, civil, contract, probate, Jackson, Vinton, Gallipolis, Meigs, Piketon, Scioto, Portsmouth, Athens, Gallia, southeastern Ohio

    Mandee Dalton

    LEGAL ASSISTANT

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    Jennifer Fowler

    LEGAL ASSISTANT