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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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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Bio: I first became interested in becoming a lawyer after reading books about noted trial lawyers such as Gerry Spence, Race Horse Haynes and Melvin Belli. I was inspired by their stories to go to law school even though I had already graduated from col...

Rating: 9.6

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Kentucky

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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Criminal Defense

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, Real Estate, Uncontested Divorce and more

Review: "Ed Clore is not only a great man, but a great lawyer. He helped me with an assault charged that stemmed from a disorderly conduct. Through his great effort in trial I was able to have all charges dismissed and only had 32 hours of community servic..."

Rating: 7.8

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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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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Review: "Anna is absolutely amazing. Not only did she get charges dismissed she got a major fine to very small"

Rating: 8.9

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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Sex Crime and more

I focus exclusively on criminal defense, representing people charged with felonies and misdemeanors across Southeastern Kentucky, from violent crimes and sex offenses to drug charges, DUI, and traffic. I prepare every case with a trial-ready focus...

Rating: 6.6

Call for a FREE consultation(606) 729-0496

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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I am a Christian, the father of two incredible children, and a blessed son of two magnificent parents. I am living proof that expereince matters a great deal. More importantly, successful experience matters most. Actual jury trial and courtroom ex...

Rating: 8.8

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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

Call for a consultation(606) 806-8665

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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

Call for a FREE consultation(859) 407-7265

Douglas Jerome Hallock's Website

Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Family and more

Bio: You have a choice when it comes to selecting the right attorney for your case. I am honored you are considering me to help you with your important matter. My main objective is to treat all actual, former, and prospective clients fair and with dign...

Rating: 9.5

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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: Philip graduated from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Government. While at Centre College, he was a member of the Varsity Baseball and Golf Teams while being an active member of his fraternity, Sigma Al...

Rating: 9.0

Call for a FREE consultation(502) 237-4087

Philip Coleman Lawson's Website

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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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: I began practicing law on October 14, 1981. I was in private practice until February 14, 1984 when I joined the law firm of Busald Funk Zevely. I became a partner with the firm in 1986 and have practiced with Busald Funk Zevely since then. I have ...

Rating: 9.8

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Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Serious Defense. Serious Injury Cases. Real Results.

Rating: 7.9

Call for a consultation(513) 496-1297

Barbara L. Strady's Website

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 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: I'm a Northern Kentucky born, bred and educated attorney with strong roots in the Greater Cincinnati area. I've been practicing for 27 years and focus my practice on litigation - anything from the misdemeanor criminal matters to the largest medica...

Rating: 9.2

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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 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 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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