On Friday, February 6, 2026, the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct recommended that attorney Mackenzi Ailene Carrington be suspended from practicing law in the state for one year, with the suspension stayed in its entirety, provided she refrains from further misconduct. The recommendation stems from a case filed as No. 2026-0157 and was accepted by a two-thirds vote of the Board.
The disciplinary proceedings originated from an incident in June 2024, where Carrington was retained by Kathryn Caudill in a divorce action. Shortly after being retained, Caudill’s behavior raised concerns, including an incident where she made demands during a recorded phone call that led Carrington to believe Caudill was threatening her and two Mount Orab Police Department officers.
Carrington subsequently reported the perceived threats to the police, leading to Caudill’s temporary custody and involuntary admission to Clermont Mercy Hospital. However, upon reviewing a video recording of the phone call, Carrington realized she had misheard or misunderstood Caudill and that no actual threats of physical harm had been made. Carrington then asked the prosecutor to dismiss the charges.
The Board found that Carrington’s actions violated professional conduct rules, specifically Prof.Cond.R. 1.6(a), which prohibits lawyers from revealing information relating to the representation of a client, and Prof.Cond.R. 8.4(d), which addresses conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.
In its assessment, the Board considered aggravating and mitigating factors. The vulnerability of and resulting harm to the victim were identified as an aggravating factor. Mitigating factors included Carrington’s lack of prior disciplinary offenses, her full and free disclosure to the Board, her cooperative attitude toward the proceedings, and evidence of her good character and reputation.
The Board’s recommendation aligns with similar cases where attorneys have faced sanctions for misconduct. The Board dismissed the remaining alleged violation of Prof.Cond.R. 8.4(c) on December 8, 2025, upon the joint motion of the parties.
According to Avvo, Ms. Carrington is a criminal defense lawyer in Mount Orab, OH. She acquired her law license in Ohio in 2020.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
