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    Ashlea Nicole Hellmann

    Ashlea Nicole Hellmann

    2.04 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Civil Rights and more
    Bio: I am very passionate about the practice of law and love when I am able to assist my clients with their legal needs and make their lives better. I feel privileged when my clients trust me as their lawyer, which is why I will always fight my hardest...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Louis William Rom

    Louis William Rom

    5.01 review
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Appeals, Litigation, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "He helped me many years ago in a custody situation. He was kind and the best. He helped me go against some of the biggest attorneys in Lexington and he won. I highly recommend him To anyone. He was a blessing. "
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    R Kent Westberry

    R Kent Westberry

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    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Insurance and more
    Bio: Kent Westberry is a Senior Partner at Landrum & Shouse LLP, with over 31 years of criminal and civil litigation experience in federal and state courts. Kent has defended some of the largest and most highly publicized criminal prosecutions in Kentu...
    Rating:  10
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    Elizabeth Selby

    Elizabeth Selby

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    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Elizabeth Selby established Selby Law in 2019 to provide comprehensive criminal defense legal services to clients in Northern Kentucky and Southwestern Ohio. For more than 15 years, Elizabeth has dedicated her law practice exclusively to criminal ...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Jason C. Hays

    Jason C. Hays

    5.02 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Jason represents my son in a child custody case, he is very aggressive in the court room and knows how to get the job done!!! I was referred to Jason by a friend a work and he has been a lifesaver in this case, without him I know my son didn’t hav..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    John Nelson Nicholas

    John Nelson Nicholas

    5.02 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
    Bio: My personal philosophy on the attorney-client relationship is that the attorney should be as invested in the case as the client. I strive to know every detail of my client's case as well as my client does. If you come into court with me, no matter...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Justin Shane Keown

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    Justin Shane Keown

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    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Rating:  7.2
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    Debra Suann Rigg

    Debra Suann Rigg

    5.01 review
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile Law and more
    Review: "If you want an attorney who will fight for you, she's your type! She is old-school in her style in how she carries herself in a no nonsense manner. She does not put you off or beat around the bush. Again, she will fight for you, and she is not afr..."
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    Brian Thomas Canupp

    Brian Thomas Canupp

    5.01 review
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and more
    Bio: Proud to represent Kentuckians who are at odds with Banks, Mortgage Companies, Debt Collectors, Insurance Companies or who are seeking their Disability/Workers Compensation Benefits.
    Rating:  8.5
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    Matthew B. Bunch

    Matthew B. Bunch

    5.05 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "Atty. Matt Bunch took care of our incident without a hitch. He is knowledgeable and extremely easy to work with, and guided us with options and consequences related to our issue. In a matter of weeks, even though we were out of state we had the th..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    James K Murphy

    James K Murphy

    5.09 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: I have been practicing law since 1993 and have significant experience in business, real estate and family law. I have been involved in a variety of major business transactions and, as a result, have a broad basis of knowledge and expertise in nume...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Kaitlin Smith Dean

    Kaitlin Smith Dean

    1.01 review
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Domestic Violence and more
    Rating:  7.4
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    Scott James Barton

    Scott James Barton

    4.01 review
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Probate
    Review: "Mr. Barton is a excellent lawyer who I would refer to anybody I know, he’s helped me out on several occasions and I really do appreciate all the work he’s done for me. Great attorney. Five stars "
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    Marc Edwin Manley

    Marc Edwin Manley

    5.04 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Business and more
    Bio: I am a native of Woodford County, Kentucky, and I am pleased to provide quality legal representation to citizens in Central Kentucky. I decided at a young age to become an attorney and have focused substantial amounts of time preparing to become a...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Maria Kathleen Ante

    Maria Kathleen Ante

    5.06 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Business and more
    Bio: I graduated from Ursuline Academy high school in Blue Ash, OH in 2002, Northern Kentucky University in 2006, and Northern Kentucky University, Chase Law School in 2010. I have been practicing law in OH since 2010 and KY since 2011. I'm a member of...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Lincoln Hunter Caudill

    Lincoln Hunter Caudill

    5.01 review
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 3 years
    Practice Areas:  Construction and Development, Criminal Defense
    Review: "An excellent attorney!! I have consulted with him on several cases. He is well informed and knowledgeable. "
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    David Springer Hoskins

    David Springer Hoskins

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    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.5
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    Paul Neil Kerr

    Paul Neil Kerr

    5.01 review
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Adoption and more
    Review: "I have used Mr. Kerr in cases in both Logan and Christian County. He is very professional, easy to work with and will get you the best deal."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Bruce William MacDonald

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    Bruce William MacDonald

    3.03 reviews
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    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Family and more
    Rating:  6.7
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    Kimberly Lynne Musselwhite-Staples

    Kimberly Lynne Musselwhite-Staples

    5.04 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family and more
    Bio: Kimberly Staples holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University with a concentration in Accounting. She earned her law degree in 1998 from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and has been in private practice since ...
    Rating:  6.7
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