Michele L. McKinney

Michele L. McKinney is a dedicated family law attorney and partner at Straw-Boone Doheny Banks Mudd Catalano & McKinney, PLLC in Louisville, Kentucky. Her practice encompasses divorce, custody, domestic violence, adoption, child abuse and neglect, support, and property settlements. With a trauma-informed approach, she offers guidance through some of the most emotionally challenging legal situations.

Michele earned her Juris Doctor from Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law and her Bachelor of Arts from Western Kentucky University, where she majored in English, Journalism, and Speech, with a minor in Criminology focused on domestic violence. This academic foundation informs her compassionate yet strategic representation in family law matters.

Admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 2015, Michele has quickly distinguished herself in the field. She was named to the Kentucky Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for 2025, an honor given to fewer than 2.5% of attorneys in the state. Her recognition reflects a growing reputation for excellence in cases involving vulnerable clients, especially in matters of child custody and abuse.

Beyond her legal work, Michele L. McKinney is deeply involved in community service. She has volunteered with CASA of the River Region and the Center for Women and Families, and served as Board President for UP for Women and Children, a nonprofit aiding homeless women. She is also a member of the Louisville Bar Association Family Law Section and the Women Lawyers Association of Jefferson County.

Michele blends skilled legal representation with a sincere commitment to client care, ensuring families in crisis receive legal guidance and compassionate advocacy tailored to their unique needs and rights.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Straw-Boone Doheny Banks Mudd Catalano & McKinney, PLLC
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Member, Louisville Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, Women Lawyers Association of Jefferson County

Licensed State

• Kentucky

Education

• Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Western Kentucky University
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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