About
Benham Sims is a Louisville attorney whose current professional listings identify criminal defense law as a central part of his practice at The Louisville Lawyer. His listed matters include DUI, assault charges, drug cases, felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile court matters, theft, shoplifting, traffic tickets, warrants, and expungement-related proceedings. He practices from Louisville and has represented clients in Kentucky for decades, with criminal defense forming a substantial part of his work.
Benham earned a B.A. from Transylvania University in 1985 and a J.D. from the University of Louisville School of Law in 1989. He was admitted to the Kentucky bar in 1989 and is also listed as admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. His education and long period of practice provide the background for handling criminal and related courtroom matters.
Benham’s listed practice includes criminal law, juvenile law, personal injury, and general practice, with a detailed criminal-defense focus covering arraignments, DUI charges, drug cases, domestic violence, assault allegations, theft, felony and misdemeanor proceedings, and traffic matters. His profile information reflects work across different stages of criminal cases, from initial court appearances through contested proceedings requiring direct advocacy and knowledge of local court process.
Benham Sims is an established Louisville attorney and member of his own law practice. His professional background confirms his admission to the Kentucky Bar, longstanding experience in criminal defense, and continued legal practice in Louisville. His established credentials and extensive criminal law experience firmly support his classification as a criminal defense attorney.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, The Louisville Lawyer
- Member, Kentucky Bar Association
Licensed State
- Kentucky
Awards & Badges

- Assault & Battery
- Drug Crime
- DUI & DWI
- Expungement
- Juvenile
- Domestic Violence





