Krsna Isvara Tibbs

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Krsna Isvara Tibbs: Attorney with Tibbs Law Office
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Biography

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Mr. Tibbs considers himself a Louisvillian, having lived here for two decades and counting. He first came to town to attend the University of Louisville on a debate scholarship in 1994. In his first year as a team member, he finished in the semi-finals of the Collegiate Novice National Debate Tournament held at Northwestern University. Mr. Tibbs served on the team for three years before moving into a position as assistant coach.

After graduating with a Degree in Business Management, he attended the Brandeis School of Law and the University of Louisville Graduate Business School. In 2001, he received his MBA from the University of Louisville and graduated from the law school in 2003. In law school. Mr. Tibbs was a member of the National Criminal Law Moot Court team.

While in law school, he was the first African-American to win the Pirtle-Washer Moot Court Competition. Pirtle-Washer is the law school’s “oldest and most prestigious moot court competition,” and his achievement here speaks to his skill as a well-prepared and impassioned trial lawyer.

After graduation, Mr. Tibbs became a member of the Adult Trial Division of the Louisville Metro Public Defender’s Office, successfully defending clients charged with complex felonies. Mr. Tibbs has tried over 40 cases in the District and Circuit courts of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He has received seven Walker Awards for excellence in advocacy (awarded only when a client is acquitted of all charges in a felony trial in circuit courts).

In October of 2008, Attorney Tibbs was promoted to Deputy Chief of the Adult Trial Division, becoming Chief of that division in July 2010. He was selected out of a national pool to attend the National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, graduating in 2007.

In 2008, Mr. Tibbs received the prestigious Frank E. Haddad, Jr. Young Lawyer of the Year Award, given to the top lawyer under 35 in Louisville. He is a member of several civic and professional legal organizations including the Louisville Black Lawyers Association, NAACP, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Tibbs is also a member of the Louis D. Brandeis American Inn of Court.

In his spare time, he is the Assistant Mock Trial Coach for duPont Manual High School in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Areas of Practice (43)

  • Criminal Defense
  • Violent Crimes
  • Child Abuse
  • Murder
  • Felony and Misdemeanor Assault
  • Domestic Violence
  • Robbery and Burglary
  • Sexual Offenses
  • Drug Trafficking with Enhancements
  • Heroin Charges, including Trafficking
  • Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon
  • Weapons Charges
  • EPO/DVO/IPO
  • Child Endangerment and Wanton Endangerment
  • Theft
  • DUI and DWI
  • Housing Code Violations
  • Forgery
  • Cold Checks
  • Tampering with Physical Evidence
  • Adult Exploitation
  • Organized Crime and Syndication
  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Business Divorce
  • High-Asset Divorce
  • Property Division
  • Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)
  • Custody and Child Visitation
  • DVO/EPOs and IPOs
  • Paternity/Child Support
  • CPS/ Dependency, Neglect and Abuse Cases
  • Foster Care
  • Personal Injury
  • Car and Truck Accidents
  • Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Drunk Driving Accidents and Dram Shop Cases
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Premises Liability and Slip-and-Dall Accidents
  • Dog Bites
  • Wrongful Death
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Louisville, M.B.A., 2001
Law School Attended:
The University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law,, J.D., 2003
Year of First Admission:
2004
Admission:
2004, Kentucky
Languages:
Spanish and English
ISLN:
918354738

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Fixed Hourly Rates
Available
Credit Cards Accepted
Yes
Other Information
Free initial consultation

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (19 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/19/20 in Family Law

    A monster in the courtroom. Has the ability to campaign legal knowledge (both statutory and case law) with phenomenal litigation skill. A great advocate and legal scholar

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/19/20 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/19/20 in Criminal Law

    Krsna is an excellent attorney and one I would recommend. He is dedicated to his practice and his clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/19/20 in Criminal Law

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/20/20 in Child Abuse and Neglect

    Mr. Tibbs works hard for his clients. He is not afraid to take a tough stand in court, even when it is clear that the judge does not want to have a contested hearing.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/20/20 in Criminal Law

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/21/20 in Family Law

    A wealth of knowledge and a notoriously hard worker, Krsna does an excellent job of communicating to his clients and helping them make the best decisions for themselves in their cases.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/21/20 in Criminal Law

    Krsna has a very large knowledge base and has a great deal of experience in all kinds of criminal cases. Additionally, he is very interested in keeping up to date on new cases and changes in the law.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/19/20 in Child Abuse and Neglect

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Avvo Client Review
4.9/5.0 (39 reviews)
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3.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
Client Champion

I worked with this lawyer on my Indiana case and he was successful at getting me what I wanted and did a great professional job in representing me. He worked tirelessly and was better than the previo...

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