Kentucky residents facing juvenile law issues have access to attorneys who specialize in juvenile criminal defense, delinquency proceedings, status offenses, juvenile transfer hearings, and youth advocacy. 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 juvenile law cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for juvenile law 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 juvenile law in Kentucky bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

When selecting a juvenile law 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 juvenile law 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.

Sheree Weichold - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
O Hara, Taylor, Sloan & Cassidy
 25 Town Center Blvd. Crestview Hills KY 41017
(859) 344-6748
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Divorce Family Law
J. Eric Rottinghaus - Attorney
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
Olivia McCollum - Attorney
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
Sean Patrick Paris - Attorney
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
Edwin Lowe Vardiman Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Vardiman Law
 122 Highland Ave Floor #2 Fort Thomas KY 41075
(859) 801-3543
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1997)
English, German, Italian
Bar #90751
Ohio Bar
Suspended License
Verified
Business Law Divorce Employment Law
David William Spalding - Attorney
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
Chris Hendricks - Attorney
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
Amy Jo Harwood-Jackson - Attorney
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
Charlotte A. Nickerson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Nickerson Watts, PLLC
 148 South Main Street Lawrenceburg KY 40342
(502) 839-0004
University of Kentucky College of Law (2004)
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy
Dorothy L. Watts - Attorney
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
Timothy Denison - Attorney
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
J. Jaye Bryant-Hays - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bryant-Hays Law, PLLC
 9900 Shelbyville Rd., Ste. 1B Louisville, Kentucky KY 40223
(502) 724-5043
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Juvenile Law
Brendan Joseph McLeod - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1801 Huckleberry Lane Prospect KY 40059
(502) 386-1414
University of Louisville (2001)
English
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Jay A Fleenor - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fleenor Law Office
 333 N. Main St. Suite D London KY 40741
(606) 389-5361
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Jon R. Fee - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Jon R. Fee, LLC
 214 Parker Drive Suite B La Grange KY 40031
University of Colorado Law School (2007)
English, Spanish
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Kevin R Croslin - Attorney
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
Jessica Fox Flinn - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 104 North 4th Street Suite A Murray KY 42071
(270) 226-1103
Vermont Law School (2007)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Bryan Keith Underwood - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Bryan Keith Underwood
 132 West Third Street STE B Maysville KY 41056
(606) 584-0274
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1996)
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
Kenneth Stephenson Stepp - Attorney
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
Keith Doniphan Elston - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Elston Law Office, PLLC
 820 Tremont Ave Lexington KY 40522
(859) 225-2348
Drake University Law School (2002)
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Divorce Education Law Estate Planning
LeAnna M. Homandberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Russell & Ireland Law Group, LLC
 726 Greenup Street Covington KY 41011
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (2013)
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
Ashley Michael - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ashley Michael, Lawyer at Law
 138 South Third Street Louisville KY 40202
(502) 690-7333
Indiana University School of Law-Bloomington (2008)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Adam Michael Russell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Russell & Ireland Law Group, LLC
 726 Greenup Street Covington KY 41011
(859) 581-0800
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (2004)
English
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky Bar
Active License
Insurance Claims Juvenile Law Medical Malpractice
Gary Stewart - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
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 214 S. EIGHTH STREET Suite 201 Louisville KY 40202
(502) 541-4267
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1982)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Julie Marie Kaelin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 514 S Fifth Street Suite 102 Louisville KY 40202
(502) 584-0969
University of Louisville (2002)
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Carol L. Risk - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Busald Funk Zevely, P.S.C., handling family law and criminal defense cases
 2009 Dixie Hwy Fort Mitchell KY 41011
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (2003)
English
United States Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Acena Beck - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Children's Law Center
 1002 Russell Street Covington KY 41011
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Education Law Family Law Juvenile Law
Leland Hulbert - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Leland Hulbert Law PLLC
 600 West Main Suite 100 Louisville KY 40202
(502) 396-9310
University of Kentucky College of Law
English
Kentucky Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Kevin Michael Olsen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Olsen & Oliver, PLLC
 806 Clark Street Paducah KY 42003
(270) 575-3500
Southern Illinois University School of Law
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Bar
Active License
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Juvenile Law
Jeff G. Rousseau - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jeffery G. Rousseau, P.S.C., Lawyer at Law
 100 East Court Square P.O. Box 721 Princeton KY 42445
(270) 365-2763
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (2007)
English
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Abigail Green - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kellner Green, PLLC
 325 W Main Street Suite 1800 Louisville KY 40202
(502) 215-8500
University of Louisville (2006)
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Domestic Violence Family Law
John A. Combs - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 322 North Main Street London KY 40741
(606) 767-1279
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University (1993)
Kentucky Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Business Law
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