On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Ohio Disciplinary Counsel filed a formal complaint against attorney Mackenzi Ailene Carrington, alleging multiple instances of misconduct during her representation of a client in a divorce case.
The case is entitled “Disciplinary Counsel v. Mackenzi Ailene Carrington,” with case no. 2025-013.
The charges cited Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct 1.6(a), 8.4(c), and 8.4(d).
Mackenzi Carrington is accused of failing to uphold the ethical standards outlined in the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct. According to the complaint, Carrington was retained by Caudill in June 2024 to represent her in a divorce proceeding. During a phone call on June 13, 2024, Caudill informed Carrington that she was recording their conversation and described herself as a “whistleblower” about to take on significant local issues.
During this call, Caudill allegedly made demands that Carrington found troubling, prompting the attorney to terminate their professional relationship. Carrington reportedly expressed her discomfort, saying, “I think you’re going to have to find a different attorney, Kathryn.” Following this interaction, Caudill allegedly warned Carrington to consider her position carefully, suggesting that failure to comply could jeopardize Carrington’s law license.
In an alarming turn of events, Carrington contacted the Mount Orab Police Department and falsely claimed that Caudill had threatened to kill her and two police officers. In her police report, Carrington asserted that she felt Caudill’s remarks constituted a serious threat. As a result of Carrington’s statement, the police took Caudill into custody under Ohio Revised Code 5122.10, leading to her involuntary admission to a hospital for three days.
After her release, Caudill was arrested for aggravated menacing based on Carrington’s accusations, leading to ten days of incarceration. However, the Brown County Prosecutor’s Office later reviewed video evidence from the recorded phone call and dismissed all charges against Caudill, sealing the records of her arrest at her request.
The complaint against Carrington cites violations of several professional conduct rules, including revealing client information without consent, engaging in dishonest conduct, and actions prejudicial to the administration of justice.
The complaint states:
“Relator requests that respondent be found in violation of the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct and be sanctioned accordingly.”
According to Avvo.com, Ms. Carrington is a criminal defense attorney in Mount Orab, Ohio. She acquired her law license in Ohio in 2020.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
