Larry Forman

Larry Forman

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Louisville, KY
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Car Accidents, Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death

The Forman Building, 1139 South Fourth St., Louisville, KY

About Larry

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 55%

We've done them all.

13 years

55%
Car Accident 20%

Car, Truck, 18-Wheeler Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, etc.

12 years

20%
Criminal Defense 15%

We've done all traffic and misdemeanor offenses. All felonies.

13 years

15%
Wrongful Death 10%

Police Shootings, Medical Malpractice/Negligence, Car Crash Deaths, Hospital Negligence, etc.

10 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-50%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 12 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Larry Forman

The Forman Building, 1139 South Fourth St., Louisville, KY, 40203

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Larry Forman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

53 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Responsive, clear, and helpful.

Helped guid me through the confusing legal system. Explaining all possible outcomes and being honest about my situation. Ended with great results and getting my case dismissed.

Posted by Laura | December 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Tracy Shipley was my attorney at the firm

Mrs Shipley was very knowledgeable and concerned. She wanted the best outcome for me. She also didn’t mind what it would take to get it. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Matthew | May 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Stay out of Magoffin County, KY courtrooms

If the system was a functioning, sane, evidence-based system, Larry Forman would be an undefeated lawyer. He is a world class lawyer and THE Best DUI lawyer in the world. He filed motion after motion, resulting in my charges being reduced, and he even filed a petition against the judge (who was super... suspect). The inside-joke stares and the sarcastic nods and rehearsed nudges and clueing from the Magoffin County DA, the judge, and the testifying officers, makes their courtroom reek of corruption. If I had to go to war, I would want Larry beside me. And when you go to court in America, you are indeed going to war. Larry has the intellect and wit you need to strategize, plus a pair of big brass balls to execute the job. If you need a REAL DUI lawyer, someone who will fight tooth and toenail for you, someone who will look the judge and the trooper in the eye and ask the difficult questions, you’d be mistaken to go with anyone for representation except Larry Forman.

Posted by Jennifer | February 05, 2019 | DUI & DWI

Best lawyer you could get.

I had been charged with DUI and reckless driving and no seatbelt of a tractor trailer. When I called Larry and explain to him how that horrible nightmare began. He never once doubted me. The officer who had stopped me had made some sexual advances towards me. The officer even give me his phone number... after going through my phone and looking at my pravite and every personal pictures and videos. Larry right away said no Jennifer this should have never happened to you and from the state of Kentucky he truly was sorry and he would be sure that it was brought to the court room what this officer done. He really is intelligent, Brave, he knows the law better than the judge did he had to correct the judge several times. He went in there and he never once miss one thing that they was doing that was against the law or was not going by the law. He went in there to prove a point to win a case and he did win my DUI case. He prove without a doubt there was no evidence. The best thing I ever did was hire this lawyer Larry Forman. I would like to thank you Larry because you saved my career my livelihood and if I would have went with another lawyer I believe I would have lost. forever I am grateful. If you need a lawyer trust me he is the best of best you. This lawyer is who you should hire.

Posted by Jennifer | February 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI not guilty. Best lawyer period.....

I was driving my tractor trailer through KY and I had gotten pulled over. I had been upset because of personal trouble and had been crying. The officer said my eyes was red and because of that I was under the influence of something. The officer had made sexual advances towards me and gave me his phon...e number. When I called larry and told him about this he told me how wrong it was and from the state of Kentucky he truly was sorry that had happened to me. Not once did he ever doubt me. He said he would make sure the court knew what had happened. Then the day of court he come in to win. He had to not only do his job he had to keep telling the judge what the law was and he would prove he was right. He is a great lawyer. When I come to court I didn't have any idea if I would get to leave because of the charges and of course I believe in him. I was not under the influence of anything. I had been crying. And my great lawyer made sure the jury seen they had no proof. And not only that he never once left my side because he knew how scared I was of the officer. My driver's license is everything to me because I drive a tractor trailer. Thank you for everything you did for me. You made sure I didn't lose my driver's license and didn't go to jail for something I didn't do. If you need to get a lawyer trust me this is the lawyer you need. He not only will fight for you he cares about you and what the outcome is. Best lawyer around.

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Larry Forman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Weis

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"For DUI/DWI defense you can do no better than Larry. He is a passionate advocate for his clients, smart, creative, and committed to service. I endorse Larry without reservation."

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Viktoriya Dyrda

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Larry Forman is an excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. He truly cares about his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney who will put the time and effort into each and every case. I endorse this lawyer."

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Gail Barsky

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected and his provides many legal answers on the avvo forum which is quite impressive."

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Brandon Edwards

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The DUI guy , Larry Forman, is a lawyer who has taken the time to hone his skills defending those accused of DUI. His contributions to this area of practice are great despite his years of practice. He will take to the time to parse out the facts of your case, and craft a great defense. I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Hobbs

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"He doesn't know a lost cause. I worked with Attorney Forman on what seemed like a no-win case, but he found a way. Looking for someone who can think outside the box? Look no further. I endorse Mr. Forman"

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Ashley Michael

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I can't say enough good things about Larry - he's passionate, intelligent, and dedicated to getting the best results for his clients. He has carved out a niche as The DUI Guy, and is excellent at defending those cases!!"

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Martin Pohl

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Baird

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Larry has done an amazing job of becoming a leading authority on DUI/DWI cases in Kentucky."

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Drew Bruner

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Bornstein

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Larry, knows the law on DUI very well. He is not afraid to litigate these difficult cases when necessary. He has researched this area methodically and can cite cases from memory. For those in this difficult situation, Larry is a very good choice of attorney."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Other

"I not only endorse this lawyer. I give this lawyer 5 stars!"

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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Marek

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Larry. His library of answers is very good. He knows his law and procedure. Review is great. If your in or near Louisville give him a call for a consultation."

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Brandon Roseman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Larry takes time to assist the general public in answering questions and offers sage advice."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Larry. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Luis Cartaya

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Friend

"Larry Forman is a hard working attorney who truly cares about his clients. I endorse him without any hesitation."

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Kevin Weis

Car accident lawyer

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Viktoriya Dyrda

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Michelle Behan

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Robert Dziech

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Krsna Tibbs

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Baird

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Hobbs

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ashley Michael

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Alvarez

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ryan Morrison

Intellectual property lawyer

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Robert Bornstein

Family lawyer

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Hugh Barrow

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nima Haddadi

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Ted Harvatin

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Howard Bailey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Julia Simmons

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brandon Roseman

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jay Finnecy

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Frank Mascagni

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Nation’s Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2021

2021 Kentucky Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Top Lawyer, Louisville Magazine

2021

Nation’s Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2020

2020 Kentucky Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Nation’s Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2019

2019 Kentucky Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Nation’s Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2018

Top 10% Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction

2018

Nation’s Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2018

2018 Kentucky Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Nation’s Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2017

Top Lawyer, Louisville Magazine

2017

Top 10% Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction

2017

Continuing Legal Education Award, Kentucky Bar Association

2017

2017 Kentucky Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Nation’s Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2016

Premier Attorney, National Academy of Jurisprudence

2016

Top Lawyer, Louisville Magazine

2016

2016 Kentucky Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Nation’s Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Continuing Legal Education Award, Kentucky Bar Association

2014

Leadership Academy Graduate, Louisville Bar Association

Work Experience

2013 - Present

CEO/Trial Attorney, Forman & Associates

Associations

2017 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Accredited Business

2014 - Present

Kentucky Justice Association

Member

2014 - Present

Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

National College for DUI Defense

General Member

2014 - Present

Kentucky Association of DUI Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2013 - Present

Kentucky Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Louisville Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2017

American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

Member

2014 - 2015

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2013 - 2016

Young Professionals Association of Louisville

Member

2013 - 2016

Louisville Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Member

2013 - 2016

Kentucky Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Member

2011 - 2014

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Aggravated DUI SECOND Offense Refusal

Client plead to the amended charge of Aggravated DUI First; Other 4 charges Dismissed

DUI First Offense Refusal

Client plead to the amended charge of Reckless Driving

CDL Truck Driver Charged with a SECOND Offense DUI Aggravated 0.197 BAC and Open Alcohol Container

DUI Second Amended down to Wanton Endangerment; Open Container Charge Dismissed

Driver Charged with DUI and 4 other Charges; Refused Breathalyzer and Blood Test

Client Plead to Reckless Driving; DC 2nd will be DISMISSED in 365 days; other charges DISMISSED

Military E4 Specialist DUI with 0.087 BAC

NOT GUILTY of DUI First Offense

CDL DUI with .201 BAC

Client Plead to the Amended Charge of Alcohol Intoxication

DUI 2nd Agg. Amended to a DUI 1st

Client Plead to the Amended Charge of DUI 1st Non-Aggravated

DUI 1st Agg. Amended to Alcohol Intoxication

Client Plead to the Amended Charge of Alcohol Intoxication

DUI 0.099 BAC Result

Client plead to Reckless Driving; everything else was dismissed

Military Captain DUI with 0.093 BAC

DISMISSED DUI First Offense

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Education

2013

Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville

Juris Doctor

2010

University of Louisville

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

2015

CSI Monthly Meeting

What to do when Stopped by a Police Officer

2014

Kentucky Association of DUI Defense Lawyers

Motions to Dismiss based on Missing Video Evidence in DUI Cases

2014

Kentucky Association of DUI Defense Lawyers

Intoxilyzer 5000EN Solution Calibration

Publications

Languages

English

Russian

Activity

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