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    Kentucky Has 1632 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3389 Reviews

    Hugh Will Barrow

    Hugh Will Barrow

    5.03 reviews
    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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    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:  9.8
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    Derrick Lance Harris

    Derrick Lance Harris

    5.012 reviews
    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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    Brenda Popplewell

    Brenda Popplewell

    5.03 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Appeals
    Bio: Brenda Popplewell limits her practice to Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Student Rights, and Appeals. She represents clients in state court throughout Kentucky and in federal court in Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, and Michigan. Our primary goal is to...
    Rating:  7.5
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    Robert Zachary Meihaus

    Robert Zachary Meihaus

    5.01 review
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "This is not some superlative, obligatory review. I’ve been arrested 26 times in 4 states. Spent tens of thousands of dollars on “the biggest names in criminal defense”. Zac Meihaus literally knows my case better than I do. He not only returns my c..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Matthew Jess Farra

    Matthew Jess Farra

    5.04 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I am a proud, lifelong Louisvillian. I love being a voice for my fellow citizens. As a trial lawyer, I have an obligation to hold the Government (or opposing party) to make their burden while protecting your Constitutional rights. I take this task...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Randy Martin O'Neal

    Randy Martin O'Neal

    5.012 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: Randy O’Neal is a seasoned trial attorney with a proven history of achieving favorable outcomes in the courtroom, including multiple not guilty verdicts and case dismissals in high stakes criminal matters. Recognized for his direct, uncompromising...
    Rating:  6.3
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    Jonathan Gregory Hart

    Jonathan Gregory Hart

    4.515 reviews
    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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    John Allan Combs

    John Allan Combs

    5.01 review
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Bankruptcy & Debt
    Bio: John is a graduate of NKU Chase School of Law and has practiced in central and eastern Kentucky since 1996. He is a very strong, capable and experienced Lawyer, having practiced in nearly every area of law. Call today to discuss your case.Your ini...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Margo L. Grubbs

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    Margo L. Grubbs

    4.42 reviews
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    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family and more
    Rating:  8.8
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    J Richard Scott

    J Richard Scott

    5.08 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Since 1999, I represented clients in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for their family law issues, such as divorce and custody, as well as defended client charged with crimes for petty misdemeanors up through murder, and literally everythi...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Sean Thomas Pharr

    Sean Thomas Pharr

    5.04 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "I was accused of FELONY child abuse and assault, incarecerated for twenty two months.there was an extensive investigation which took course over those many months.finally Sean Pharr flew in expert to testify on what he had found through said inves..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Leslie K Smith

    Leslie K Smith

    5.01 review
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Administrative Law
    Review: "I consulted with Leslie on a criminal matter in Louisville, Jefferson County Kentucky. I found her knowledgeable and informative. She gave me great advice and took the time to explain the law and the options available to me. I have recommended her..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Mary Erin Wilkins

    Mary Erin Wilkins

    4.19 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "I hired Kathleen Shields to represent me in my divorce. She always communicated with me what the next step would be. She was open and honest and very respectful. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is considering divorce or just needs some ..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    Michael William Durborow

    Michael William Durborow

    5.019 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "He was amazing would hire him again he helped more than anyone else he didn't hesitate to take my case he explained every step and did everything he could to get me the best deal"
    Rating:  6.2
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    John Edward Reynolds

    John Edward Reynolds

    4.47 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Mr. Reynolds began his legal career in Lexington as a law clerk at Sturgill, Turner and Truitt. He then served as In-house Counsel for a leading Thoroughbred stud farm in Fayette County. After several years of employment in the Thoroughbred indust...
    Rating:  7.5
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    James Isaac Lowry IV

    James Isaac Lowry IV

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    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Christopher Hoerter

    Christopher Hoerter

    4.33 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Car Accidents and more
    Review: "So far Mr. Hoerter is doing a great job. I got the impression that he listens to understand. He reiterated some of the things I was saying - he was on point. I am confident thus far that he has heard me. We are not done with litigation. However th..."
    Rating:  8.0
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    John Olash

    John Olash

    5.010 reviews
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more
    Review: "Mr. Olash was retained to represent my sister in a criminal case. From the beginning his participation gave my sister a sense of comfort. After months and months of the state trying to force a deal down her throat, Mr. Olash ultimately got the cha..."
    Rating:  7.5
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    Whitney TRUE Lawson

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    Whitney TRUE Lawson

    1.01 review
    Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more
    Rating:  8.6
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