Compare Kentucky Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Kentucky residents facing criminal defense issues have access to attorneys who specialize in felonies, misdemeanors, drug offenses, assault, theft, and white-collar crimes. 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 criminal defense cases in this jurisdiction.

Criminal cases in Kentucky are prosecuted through Circuit Court, with appeals handled by the Court of Appeals. Your constitutional rights apply, but Kentucky's own rules of criminal procedure determine how the case unfolds in practice. Early representation is critical — the decisions made in the first days after arrest often define the trajectory of the entire case. The Kentucky Bar Association maintains standards for criminal defense practitioners in the state.

When selecting a criminal defense attorney in Kentucky, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with Circuit Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout Kentucky and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to criminal defense law in Kentucky to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Kentucky.

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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James David Bender - Attorney
James David Bender
0/5 (0 reviews)
J. David Bender Attorney at Law
 1407 Alexandria Pike, Suite 310 Fort Thomas KY 41075
(859) 441-1313
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1976)
Ohio Bar
Active License
Business Law Construction Law Criminal Law
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Olivia McCollum - Attorney
Olivia McCollum
0/5 (0 reviews)
Mabjish Law PLLC
 50 E. RIVERCENTER BLVD, SUITE 1275 COVINGTON KY 41011
(513) 580-4126
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Sean Patrick Paris - Attorney
Sean Patrick Paris
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pearson & Paris, P.S.C.
 306 W. Jefferson Street La Grange KY 40031
(502) 257-0070
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1993)
Dutch, French
Colorado Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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Erritt Hill Griggs - Attorney
Erritt Hill Griggs
0/5 (0 reviews)
 P.O. Box 83 Lexington KY 40588-0083
(859) 312-6208
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1996)
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Collections Criminal Law
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Breck Norment - Attorney
Breck Norment
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of W. Breckinridge Norment III, P.S.C.
 277 E. High St. Suite 301 Lexington KY 40507
(859) 303-6007
University of Kentucky College of Law (2010)
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Construction Law
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Jeremy T. Pruitt - Attorney
Jeremy T. Pruitt
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pruitt Law, PLLC
 705 Main Street Murray KY 42071
(270) 917-1001
Murray State University
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Business Law Collections
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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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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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Amy Jo Harwood-Jackson - Attorney
Amy Jo Harwood-Jackson
0/5 (0 reviews)
 500 Broadway Street P.O. Box 1782 Paducah KY 42002
(270) 443-8550
University of Kentucky College of Law (1995)
Bar #92056
Federal Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
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John Thomas Hester - Attorney
John Thomas Hester
0/5 (0 reviews)
Isaacs & Isaacs
 201 N. Illinois Street Suite 1600 Indianapolis IN 46204
(502) 458-1000
Bar #92068
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
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Donald Aaron - Attorney
Donald Aaron
0/5 (0 reviews)
Aaron Law Offices, PLLC
 6900 Houston Road, Suite 12 (Office condos across from Walmart) Florence KY 41042
(859) 525-9800
English
Ohio Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Ron Aslam - Attorney
Ron Aslam
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ron Aslam Law Office
 214 South 8th Street Suite 201 Louisville KY 40202
(502) 581-1675
University of Kentucky College of Law (2006)
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
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Brian Paul Halloran - Attorney
Brian Paul Halloran
0/5 (0 reviews)
 909 Wright Summit Suite 220 Fort Wright KY 41011
(859) 292-1183
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1991)
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
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Chris Kloeker - Attorney
Chris Kloeker
0/5 (0 reviews)
KLOEKER LAW, PLLC
 510 Washington Avenue Newport KY 41071
(859) 462-1110
University of Cincinnati College of Law
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Taylor Farley III - Attorney
Taylor Farley III
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Farley and Hopper, PLLC
 2734 Chancellor Drive Suite 205 Crestview Hills KY 41017
(859) 888-3448
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (2014)
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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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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Andrew Terrian Coiner - Attorney
Andrew Terrian Coiner
0/5 (0 reviews)
Andrew Terrian Coiner
 629 Washington St Paducah KY 42003
(270) 442-9268
University of Kentucky (1980)
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Personal Injury
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Brandon Voelker - Attorney
Brandon Voelker
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gatlin Voelker PLLC
 50 East Rivercenter Blvd Suite 1275 Covington KY 41011
(859) 781-9100
University of Kentucky College of Law (1997)
English
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Criminal Law
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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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Brent Cox - Attorney
Brent Cox
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cox Lawyer PLLC
 2402 Greatstone Point Lexington KY 40504-3274
(859) 258-2269
The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law (2008)
English
6th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Collections Criminal Law
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Dorothy L. Watts - Attorney
Dorothy L. Watts
0/5 (0 reviews)
Nickerson Watts, PLLC
 148 South Main Street Lawrenceburg KY 40342
(502) 839-0004
University of Kentucky College of Law
English
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Criminal Law
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Mitchell T. Ryan - Attorney
Mitchell T. Ryan
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Mitchell T. Ryan
 304 north 4th street murray KY 42071
(270) 761-6880
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (2008)
U.S. West. Dist of Ky. Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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Ferrell Adkins - Attorney
Ferrell Adkins
0/5 (0 reviews)
Adkins Law Office
 312 North Mulberry Street, Suite 106 Elizabethtown KY 42701
(270) 765-7181
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Criminal Law
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Micah Guilfoil - Attorney
Micah Guilfoil
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law and Mediation Offices of Micah G. Guilfoil Payne
 726 East Main Street Glasgow KY 42141
(270) 629-5050
University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law (1989)
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Mark Bryant - Attorney
Mark Bryant
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bryant Law Center
 935 Paris Rd., Suite A Mayfield KY 42066
(270) 550-1250
University of Kentucky College of Law
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Consumer Law Criminal Law Maritime Law
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Ellie Kerstetter - Attorney
Ellie Kerstetter
0/5 (0 reviews)
 218 W. Oak St. Louisville KY 40203
(502) 364-0065
University of Louisville (2000)
English, Spanish
Federal Circuit Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Criminal Law
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Candice Combs - Attorney
Candice Combs
0/5 (0 reviews)
Candice Combs, PLLC
 305 S Broadway St Georgetown KY 40324
(859) 227-7977
Liberty University School of Law (2012)
English, Japanese
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law Divorce
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Rania Attum - Attorney
Rania Attum
0/5 (0 reviews)
Attum Law Office, PLLC
 500 W Jefferson St. Suite #1515 Louisville KY 40202
(502) 230-2366
University of Louisville
Arabic, English, Spanish
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Immigration Law Personal Injury
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