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Benjamin James Church

Licensed for 14 years

General practice Lawyer at Lexington, KY
Practice Areas: General Practice, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes

163 W Short St Ste 200, Lexington, KY

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Licenses

Licensed in Kentucky for 5 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 14 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2011

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Department of Public Advocacy

163 W Short St Ste 200, Lexington, KY, 40507-1394

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Benjamin James Church's Reviews

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1.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (1)
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1 star (7)

Posted by anonymous | February 2, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

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Liar

Benjamin is the worst public defender lexington has. He lies to his clients, he misses numerous court dates, and doesn't keep his word about anything. If you end up with me as a public defender, you better off representing yourself.

Posted by Cecil | July 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney

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A good attorney

Mr. Church was very helpful even with being over worked and swamped with cases, he performed better than the most expensive lawyers. My name is Cecil Slone and I am grateful for Mr. Church's representation.

Posted by anonymous | July 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney

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Clueless

He has not spoken to my daughter in almost 9 months! Even though my daughter has been incarcerated for almost 9 months, he keeps asking how to get in contact with her. How is he still practicing law and fails to communicate with his clients. DPA shame on you for keeping him on staff and allowing him ...to respresent those who can’t afford an attorney? Just because someone is poor doesn’t mean they deserve this type of representation.

Posted by anonymous | June 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney

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Don’t

He is the worst lawyer you could get! He takes forever with your requests and he doesn’t seem to be on top of things

Posted by anonymous | May 5, 2022 | Hired Attorney

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Terrible communication

We can never get ahold of him. Never returns a phone call. And has not shown up for 2 court dates. Have supplied him with evidence I'm innocent and with phone numbers of people that shows I was where I say I was but yet has called anyone. Never will explain or discuss my case. Last court date he sent... his wife in the middle of court to say he couldn't be there. Don't recommend him at all to represent anyone. Might as well do it urself. This is my life he's messing with tearing my fily apart. We've lost everything a good lawyer would have already proved I'm innocent and gone after the guilty guy who's admitted he did it!!!!!

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