Barbara Kibbey

Honors

Best Advocate
Honors Award, Litigation Skills
Listed among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Florida by The National Trial Lawyers
Listed among Top 40 Lawyers Under the Age of 40 in Florida
SuperLawyers “Rising Star” for four consecutive years
Recognized as one of the Best Lawyers on the Treasure Coast by Stuart Magazine
10.0 score on Avvo

Professional Associations

Barbara Kibbey is not barred in the State Bar of Georgia but handles cases for Kibbey Wagner in Florida
Florida Bar Association, Member
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Member
Moot Court Board, Director
Martin County Bar, President, Board of Directors, Secretary

About attorney Barbara Kibbey

As a partner at Kibbey Wagner, PLLC, attorney Barbara Kibbey passionately advocates for both personal injury claimants and defendants facing state or federal criminal charges. Hailing from Stuart, her strong ties to the community fuel a profound commitment to its residents.

Ms. Kibbey earned her stripes with a Bachelor of Science degree from the prestigious University of Florida, where she also served as the editor-in-chief of the student magazine, ICON. Her legal journey continued at the University of Miami School of Law, culminating in the attainment of her Juris Doctorate degree.

During her time at the University of Miami, Ms. Kibbey garnered invaluable legal experience through internships with U.S. Judge Shelby Highsmith and acclaimed attorney Roy Black at Black, Srebnick, Kornspan, and Stumpf.

Ascending to the position of director of the Moot Court Board, ranked sixth nationally, Ms. Kibbey demonstrated her legal acumen in various competitions, earning the esteemed Honors Award for her outstanding litigation skills.

Post-law school, she served as a public defender in the 19th Circuit, handling a diverse range of criminal cases, from first-degree felonies to juvenile offenses and misdemeanor charges. Her stellar performance earned her accolades, including the coveted title of “Best Advocate.”

Since joining Kibbey Wagner, PLLC, Ms. Kibbey’s reputation has soared. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association, she has also been lauded as one of the Top 40 Lawyers Under the Age of 40 in Florida. Actively contributing to the Martin County Bar, she has held key positions, including Secretary, Treasurer, Judicial Liaison, and Social Chair.

Beyond legal circles, Ms. Kibbey’s clients commend her with a perfect 10/10 score on Avvo, a testament to her unwavering dedication. A member of the Florida Bar and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Ms. Kibbey continues to leave an indelible mark on the legal landscape.

Practice Areas

• Personal Injury
• Criminal

Education

• University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida
  • Juris Doctorate
• University of Florida
  • B.S.
  • Honors: Editor-In-Chief of a campus run magazine, ICON

Past Positions

• 19th Circuit, Public Defender
• United States Judge Shelby Highsmith, Intern
• Roy Black at Black, Srebnick, Kornspan and Stumpf, Intern

Honors

• Best Advocate
• Honors Award, Litigation Skills
• Listed among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Florida by The National Trial Lawyers
• Listed among Top 40 Lawyers Under the Age of 40 in Florida
• SuperLawyers “Rising Star” for four consecutive years
• Recognized as one of the Best Lawyers on the Treasure Coast by Stuart Magazine
• 10.0 score on Avvo