Civil Rights Lawyers Serving Kentucky

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114 lawyers found

Kentucky residents facing civil rights issues have access to attorneys who specialize in discrimination, police misconduct, First Amendment violations, voting rights, and civil liberties. The legal framework in Kentucky differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Circuit Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern civil rights cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for civil rights matters in Kentucky is generally 1 year (one of the shortest in the US), though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Kentucky's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Kentucky Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on civil rights in Kentucky bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The civil rights attorneys listed here practice throughout Kentucky and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

For a detailed overview of how civil rights law works in Kentucky — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to civil rights law in Kentucky. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

J. Eric Rottinghaus - Attorney
J. Eric Rottinghaus
0/5 (0 reviews)
O Hara, Ruberg, Taylor, Sloan & Sergent
 25 Town Center Boulevard Suite 201 Crestview Hills KY 41017
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1998)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
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David Randolph Smith - Attorney
David Randolph Smith
0/5 (0 reviews)
DRS Law Personal Injury Lawyers
 943 College St Bowling Green KY 42101
(615) 742-1223
University of Texas - Austin (1975)
English
Texas Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Health Care Law
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Edward Kyran Box - Attorney
Edward Kyran Box
0/5 (0 reviews)
Edward K. Box, PLLC
 517 Broadway, Suite 100 Paducah KY 42001
(270) 442-3555
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (1996)
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Collections Consumer Law
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David William Spalding - Attorney
David William Spalding
0/5 (0 reviews)
Spalding Law, PLLC
 214 South Clay Street Louisville KY 40202
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (2014)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Chris Hendricks - Attorney
Chris Hendricks
0/5 (0 reviews)
Chris Hendricks Lawyer at Law
 301 Maple Street, Suite C PO Box 1575 Murray KY 42071
(270) 293-5944
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Collections Criminal Law
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Ronald L. Green - Attorney
Ronald L. Green
0/5 (0 reviews)
 201 East Main Street, Suite 1250 Lexington KY 40507
8594751471101
University of Kentucky College of Law (1978)
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Employment Law
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Eric Philip Allen - Attorney
Eric Philip Allen
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima
 9078 Union Centre Blvd. Suite 350 West Chester OH 45069
(859) 495-1669
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Business Law Civil Rights Personal Injury
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Mason Moore Kessinger - Attorney
Mason Moore Kessinger
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kessinger Law Group, PLLC
 120 Kentucky Avenue Suite 220 Lexington KY 40502
(859) 253-2105
University of Kentucky College of Law (1991)
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Business Law Civil Rights Legal Malpractice
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Gregory Michael Funfsinn - Attorney
Gregory Michael Funfsinn
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC
 431 South Broadway Suite 331 Lexington KY 40508
(859) 286-5631
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (2004)
English
6th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Asbestos & Mesothelioma Business Law
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Timothy Denison - Attorney
Timothy Denison
0/5 (0 reviews)
Timothy Denison, Lawyer at Law
 235 South Fifth Street The Third Floor Louisville KY 40202-3226
(502) 589-6916
University of Louisville (1988)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy
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Kevin Pride - Attorney
Kevin Pride
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pride Law Office, PLLC
 119 South 7th Street Suite 400 Louisville KY 40202
(502) 587-6499
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Personal Injury
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John Scott Hopper - Attorney
John Scott Hopper
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Farley and Hopper PLLC
 581Dudley Road Suite A Edgewood KY 41017
(859) 888-3448
Northern Kentucky University (2014)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Divorce
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John A. Bahe Jr. - Attorney
John A. Bahe Jr.
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bahe Cook Cantley & Nefzger PLC
 312 S 4th St 6th Floor Louisville KY 40202
(502) 587-2002
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville (2002)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Business Law Civil Rights
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Kevin R Croslin - Attorney
Kevin R Croslin
0/5 (0 reviews)
 728 Chestnut Street Suite 205 Bowling Green KY 42102
(270) 842-1599
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (2005)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Divorce
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Miles Devon Skeens IV - Attorney
Miles Devon Skeens IV
0/5 (0 reviews)
Patton & Skeens, PLLC
 130 Fairfax Ave. Suite 2B Louisville KY 40207
(502) 403-2394
University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law (2015)
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Education Law Family Law
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Christopher Roach - Attorney
Christopher Roach
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pugh & Roach Lawyers at Law, PLLC
 28 W 5th St Covington KY 41011-1402
(859) 291-5555
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (2009)
English
6th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Benjamin Tom T.D. Pugh - Attorney
Benjamin Tom T.D. Pugh
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pugh and Roach, Lawyers at Law, PLLC
 28 W. 5th. St. Covington KY 41011
(859) 291-5555
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
English
Ohio Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Benjamin Lee Kessinger III - Attorney
Benjamin Lee Kessinger III
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kessinger Law Group, PLLC
 120 Kentucky Ave. Suite 220 Lexington KY 40502
(859) 253-2105
University of Kentucky College of Law (1986)
English
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Insurance Claims
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William Kash Stilz Jr. - Attorney
William Kash Stilz Jr.
0/5 (0 reviews)
 19 West Eleventh Street Covington KY 41011-3003
(859) 291-8400
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1999)
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Donald Wes Sullenger - Attorney
Donald Wes Sullenger
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sullenger Law Office, PLLC
 629 Washington Street Paducah KY 42003
(270) 443-9401
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (1998)
English
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights
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Kenneth Stephenson Stepp - Attorney
Kenneth Stephenson Stepp
0/5 (0 reviews)
KENNETH S. STEPP, PSC
 7750 North U.S. Hwy. 421 P. O. Box 1271 Manchester KY 40962
(606) 596-0360
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia (1973)
English
Georgia Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Paul Stewart Abney - Attorney
Paul Stewart Abney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Abney Law Office, PLLC
 624 West Main Street 5th Floor Louisville KY 40202
(502) 498-8585
University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law (2004)
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Employment Law
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Jennifer Leigh McCarty - Attorney
Jennifer Leigh McCarty
0/5 (0 reviews)
McCarty Legal
 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 13 Louisville KY 40220
(502) 459-4108
University of Louisville (2000)
6th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Employment Law
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Frank Mascagni III - Attorney
Frank Mascagni III
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mascagni Law Office
 228 South Seventh Street Louisville KY 40202-
(502) 583-2831
University of Louisville (1974)
English
Indiana Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Noah R. Friend - Attorney
Noah R. Friend
0/5 (0 reviews)
 PO Box 610 Pikeville KY 41502
(859) 455-9482
University of Kentucky College of Law (2004)
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Civil Rights
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Brian D. Bigelow - Attorney
Brian D. Bigelow
0/5 (0 reviews)
 500 W Madison St Chicago IL 60661
(502) 852-1198
University of Pittsburgh School of Law (1997)
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Civil Rights Education Law
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