About William Cox
William Cox Jr. is the founder of the Law Office of William M — Cox Jr. PLLC, located at 19 North Main Street in Madisonville, Kentucky. The firm, established in August 2012, offers a range of legal services, including criminal defense, DUI and DWI cases, business law, real estate law, and municipal law. Before founding his own practice, Cox gained experience in Kentucky municipal and election law, government affairs, and crisis management.
He also handled civil litigation, criminal defense, estate planning, business organization, and real estate transactions. Cox earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville’s Louis D. Brandeis School of Law in 1999, where he served as Chair of the Honor Council and was a member of the ATLA Trial Practice Team. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Kentucky, obtained in 1991. In addition to his legal practice, Cox has a distinguished record of public service.
He was elected to the Madisonville City Council in 2002 and 2004, and served as Mayor of Madisonville from 2007 to 2010. During his tenure as mayor, he managed a $62 million city budget and oversaw 13 departments with 300 employees. Cox is an active member of the Kentucky Bar Association and the Hopkins County Bar Association, where he has served as President, Vice President, and Treasurer. He is also a board member of the Municipal Attorneys Association of Kentucky for the 2024/2025 term. The Law Office of William M.
Cox Jr. PLLC is located at 19 North Main Street, Madisonville, Kentucky 42431. For inquiries, the office can be reached by phone at (270) 825-8500.
