The Ridings Group, LLC

Kristy L. Ridings is the founding partner of The Ridings Group, LLC.

Kristy holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Missouri (1998)and a Juris Doctor from the Saint Louis University School of Law (2002).

Kristy began working in a criminal defense law firm in Clayton in 2001 as a law clerk and has continued her field since. 

Kristy practices daily in the Circuit Court for the City of St. Louis.  She also represents numerous individuals in federal court, St. Louis County and in municipal courts throughout the St. Louis area.

In her spare time Kristy enjoys spending time with her family and her toddler daughter.  She also enjoys bowling, bingo and shopping.

Kristy is a member of the Missouri Bar, the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. 

Kristy is licensed to practice in the State of Missouri, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.

Kristy's email address is:   kristy@theridingsgroup.com

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Nathan A. Arunski is an attorney for The Ridings Group, LLC.  

Nathan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Truman State University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law (2001).

Prior to joining The Ridings Group, Nathan was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Missouri and traveled the state assisting local prosecutors.  He also is a former Franklin County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.  Nathan has practiced criminal defense since 2005.

Nathan is a member of the Missouri Bar and practices exclusively in the area of criminal defense in Circuit and Municipal Courts throughout the State.

Nathan's email address is:  nathan@theridingsgroup.com

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Our Staff 

Kristy L. Ridings 

Attorney at Law

Nathan A. Arunski

Attorney at Law

Jeremy A. Farishon

Attorney at Law

Trinity Thompson

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Lakisha Lee

Accountant/Office Manager

Rachel Hatley

Legal Assistant

Tisha Dillard

Paralegal

Shannon Bloodsaw

Student Intern

Bradley Ridings

Student Intern