Leah Darpel

I believe in approaching every client’s situation with compassion and dedication to their individual issues. I believe in advocating for my clients so they can move forward into the next stage of their lives successfully.

I am licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio, and appear in Ohio counties of Hamilton, Warren, Clermont, and Butler. I am also licensed in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and appear in Kenton, Campbell and Boone Counties.

My practice includes Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court cases involving the division of assets and debts, the payment of spousal support and child support, child custody and paternity issues. I have dealt with adoption in Ohio, and have experience with the Ohio Appellate Courts. Along with my practice as an attorney, I am also a Guardian Ad Litem in Hamilton County Domestic Relations Court, and Clermont County Domestic Relations Court.

I am collaboratively trained and am a member of the Cincinnati Academy of Professionals and serve on the executive committee as secretary. I am also a member of the Association of Northern Kentucky Collaborative Professionals.

I am co-chair of the Northern Kentucky Bar Association Lawyers Living Well group. I am also on the Ethics Committee for the Cincinnati Bar Association.

I graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2023. During my time in law school, I was an Urban Morgan Fellow, participated in the Human Rights Quarterly as an editor, competed on the trial team where I won runner-up best advocate, and was awarded the Order of the Barristers. I also volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate, where my interest in domestic relations began. I worked throughout my second and third years of law school in domestic relations as a law clerk, joining Goldberg Evans in my last semester of law school.

On a personal note, I was born and raised in Northern Kentucky and attended the University of Cincinnati for my undergraduate degree and law school degree. When not working for my clients, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, exploring the greater Cincinnati area with my dog Russell, running, and cooking. I also coach Notre Dame Academy’s mock trial team. Go Pandas!

Bar Admission

• Commonwealth of KY
• State of Ohio