We are a father-daughter legal team with a social conscience who believe that our constitution and legal system should be used to protect each individual’s freedom and liberty, not to exploit.

Here is some key information you should know about us:

• 18 years of combined legal experience
• Skilled in family law, bankruptcy, defense, and probate
• Licensed in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
• Representing clients from our office in the heart of Newport
• We believe in utilizing our talents to serve others, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other distinction. We seek to attract clients who are not biased, prejudiced, or discriminatory
• Initial consultations are 100% free
• We will give your case our full attention, treat you with compassion and respect, and communicate with you through every step of the legal process

Richard J. Bonenfant

“I am a proud Marine, serving with the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam conflict in 1967 and 1968. I then served in the financial planning industry for over 20 years, making the decision to pursue my law degree at Chapman University in 1997. After receiving my degree, I became licensed in Kentucky and began my practice as a Public Defender in 2001. I then specialized as a Juvenile Defender and currently am certified as a Guardian Ad Litem in Campbell County Family Court. I am also a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) and a volunteer with the Kentucky Lawyer’s Assistance Program (KYLAP). I believe all work is noble, and that all who work are noble. Nothing is more exciting to me than helping a deserving client obtain justice.”

Christine Mayhew

“I received an undergraduate degree in fine art from Northern Kentucky University in 2008. After graduating, I devoted five years to working with and for people with disabilities, primarily in conjunction with Visionaries + Voices to help artists achieve professional success through careers in the arts. I chose to go back to school and obtain my law degree so that I could expand my skills and be of greater service to those in need. I have served as an assistant in the Chase College of Law Faculty Research Department and as an intern in the Newport Public Defender’s office.  I also represented incarcerated individuals in civil suits against the state of Ohio as an intern at the Ohio Justice and Policy Center. I take a creative, investigatory approach to legal problems, and believe that each client’s unique legal situation deserves my finest effort.”