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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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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

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

Review: "We needed to consolidate our debt and I was looking at some options. But first we had 3,000 to 4,000 to throw at it to get some of the utilizations down to possibly get a better rate. One is an instalment loan from last summer when our HVAC failed..."

Rating: 7.9

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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 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 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Rating: 7.9

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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Serious Defense. Serious Injury Cases. Real Results.

Rating: 7.9

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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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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 30 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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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 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Attorney in Mount Sterling, KY.

Rating: 7.8

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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 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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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more

Bio: Jonathan G. Hart is a partner at Busald Funk Zevely, P.S.C. in Florence, Kentucky. He concentrates his practice on criminal defense and family law, while also accepting cases in a variety of other practice areas. After graduating from DePauw Unive...

Rating: 9.1

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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: 9.8

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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accident

Bio: James M. West’s entire legal career (26+ years) has been focused on representing clients with Personal Injury and Criminal Defense in Northern Kentucky. Mr. West has been an insurance defense car accident lawyer for insurance companies (State Farm...

Rating: 7.8

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