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    Jeremy Alan Bartley

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    Jeremy Alan Bartley

    5.044 reviews
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    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Family
    Review: "I never had to stress or worry … not even a little….about my case, once the Law Offices of Jeremy Bartley became involved. I have so much appreciation for the help I received. JAB is knowledgeable, professional and has integrity. Brandy stayed on ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Braxton Crenshaw

    Braxton Crenshaw

    4.47 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "He was always there during the whole case.He got the very best deal you could in my case."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Ashley Witte Dawson

    Ashley Witte Dawson

    5.032 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Sex Crime
    Bio: As a criminal defense attorney, I am passionate about my work. I strive to achieve the best results possible for my clients by fighting hard to protect their rights and reputation. I approach all cases in a proactive manner in order to aggressivel...
    Rating:  10
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    William Geier Deatherage

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    William Geier Deatherage

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    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Business
    Rating:  8.3
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    Erwin Roberts

    Erwin Roberts

    5.02 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a Criminal DUI Defense Attorney serving Louisville and surrounding counties.
    Rating:  8.1
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    Robert Lee Abell

    Robert Lee Abell

    5.08 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor
    Bio: I want to represent honest, hard-working individuals and families who have been damaged by the negligent or intentional wrongdoing of others. My experience has mainly been in personal injury and accident cases, employment law including discriminat...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Douglas Jerome Hallock

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    Douglas Jerome Hallock

    5.01 review
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Debt & Lending Agreements and more
    Bio: I am an innovative, compassionate, and aggressive attorney and regulatory compliance consultant. I exhaust all efforts to maximize outcomes and recoveries while simultaneously remaining conscious of the mounting costs of litigation and dispute res...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Paul Musselwhite

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    Paul Musselwhite

    5.01 review
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury and more
    Full Service Firm Tailored to Your Unique Needs. Call Today for a Free Consultation
    Rating:  7.0
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    Thomas Scott Abell

    Thomas Scott Abell

    5.02 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "I have consulted with Scott on various legal matters over the years and have never been disappointed. He possesses a fantastic understanding of the law and how to best maximize possible outcomes. Scott has an uncanny ability to assess situations a..."
    Rating:  9.2
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    Larry D. Simon

    Larry D. Simon

    5.02 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Bio: Born and raised in Louisville, Attorney Larry Simon has made a name for himself in Kentucky’s legal field. Since the founding of The Simon Law Office in 1985, Attorney Simon has secured impressive multi-million dollar settlements and recoveries on...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Brendan Joseph McLeod

    Brendan Joseph McLeod

    4.713 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Louisville Criminal Defense Attorney Brendan McLeod is available to represent you. A straight shooting criminal attorney who has the background and experience to get what you want or get it at trial. And Win. He is a veteran of Operation Desert St...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Ryan Michael Beck

    Ryan Michael Beck

    4.36 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Experienced and aggressive representation in your time of crisis. For a free consultation call today. Ryan M. Beck is an award winning attorney recognized for his strong represation of clients and pursuit of defending their legal rights. Ryan grew...
    Rating:  10
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    David Bundrick

    David Bundrick

    5.03 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Dave has been practicing law in Western Kentucky and surrounding areas since 2006. After three years as a public defender, he worked at the local law firm of Edwards and Kautz for 15 years. In 2025 he opened Bundrick Law, PLLC. Dave focuses his pr...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Kerri Nicole Morris-Hicks

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    Kerri Nicole Morris-Hicks

    5.020 reviews
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    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Rating:  7.9
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    Rhonda Nicole Iuliano

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    Rhonda Nicole Iuliano

    5.03 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Attention. Integrity. Results.
    Rating:  7.5
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    Doreen Helen-Marie Thompson

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    Doreen Helen-Marie Thompson

    4.87 reviews
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    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Rating:  7.8
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    Thomas Dulaney Bullock

    Thomas Dulaney Bullock

    5.04 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Business, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I am admitted to practice in all State and FederalCourts of the Commonwealth of Kentucky as well as the United States Supreme Court.
    Rating:  9.5
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    Ryan Anthony Allison

    Ryan Anthony Allison

    5.05 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Attorney in Mount Sterling, KY.
    Rating:  7.9
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    Hugh Will Barrow

    Hugh Will Barrow

    5.03 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Attorney Hugh Barrow is a founding partner of Barrow Brown, PLLC and has extensive courtroom and trial experience in Louisville and surrounding counties. He currently serves as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem in family court and as a Warning O...
    Rating:  10
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    Mark D. Chandler

    Mark D. Chandler

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    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Securities & Investment Fraud
    Bio: I have over 25 years of experience in criminal law. I began my career in 1986 as Chief Narcotics Prosecutor in the Jefferson County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office (Louisville's first "Drug Czar"). I have developed an intimate knowledge of how pr...
    Rating:  9.6
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