Top Rated Kentucky Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 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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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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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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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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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury and more

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Rating: 7.0

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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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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Derrick Harris has been a licensed attorney for eight years, primarily specializing in criminal defense law. He is immensely passionate about protecting the rights of his clients and has assisted with over 2,000 felony cases in his career thus far...

Rating: 6.7

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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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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more

Bio: Benjamin "Tom" Pugh was admitted to practice in 2010 and is a founding partner of The Pugh Firm, PLLC. He is licensed in both Ohio and Kentucky. He has extensive insurance experience after spending three years in the industry. During law school, h...

Rating: 8.3

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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more

Bio: Pride Law Office is a client-focused law firm concentrating on personal injury cases, criminal defense, civil rights litigation and more. Attorney Kevin Pride works diligently to serve the diverse needs of his clients.

Rating: 7.5

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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: I grew up in Louisville, KY and moved to Lexington to attend the University of Kentucky. There, I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. I remained in Lexington, and worked as a Volunteer Manager with Court Appointed Special Advocates of Lexing...

Rating: 7.6

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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Social Security, Personal Injury

Review: "I was referred to Chad via a Family Member and on Short Notice.. The communication was impeccable and swift.. everything was explained so that I could understand. I have been recommending Chad to all my Co-Workers and Family Members . Great Servic..."

Rating: 7.2

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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 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: 9.9

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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family

Review: "Brian is an excellent lawyer he has personally handle all my legal matters in the last 6 yrs great service always responds on timely manner, answers any questions you have concerning your case , and will thoroughly fight your case to resolve the m..."

Rating: 6.9

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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

Bio: I have been a licensed attorney in Ohio since 2008 and Kentucky since 2009. I began workign for the Law Offices of Christopher L. Jackson, LLc in May 2010. Since then, I have extended my areas of practice to criminal defense and Personal injury. I...

Rating: 8.3

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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more

Bio: If you've been arrested for a crime you need a lawyer that knows the court system. I was a District and Circuit Court Judge in Kentucky for almost twenty years, and I know the ins and outs of handling criminal charges. A criminal conviction can ha...

Rating: 7.2

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