Bill Brammell

Bill Brammell is a trial lawyer with Wicker / Brammell PLLC in Louisville. He defends individuals and entities accused of violating the law, represents public servants sued over actions taken in their work, and advises businesses facing legal disputes. His litigation experience also includes personal injury, whistleblower lawsuits, voting-rights issues, campaign-finance challenges, and matters within the firm’s federal criminal defense practice.

Bill earned a J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law, an M.S. in Democracy and Democratization from University College London, and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Louisville, where he served as Student Body President. His education is complemented by federal judicial and government experience that exposed him to litigation, public law, and federal institutions before private practice.

Bill clerked for U.S. District Judge Gregory F. Van Tatenhove in the Eastern District of Kentucky, observing and assisting with federal court proceedings. Before that clerkship, he was a Presidential Management Fellow in Washington, D.C., with assignments involving the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office, and U.S. Agency for International Development. His practice now spans criminal and complex civil matters.

Bill Brammell has been recognized by Super Lawyers for White Collar Criminal Defense. His firm also handles appellate law, civil and commercial litigation, internal investigations and regulatory compliance, and professional licensure defense. His background in federal court, government service, and trial practice supports representation of individuals, public officials, professionals, and businesses facing investigations, criminal allegations, regulatory proceedings, and high-stakes litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Wicker / Brammell PLLC
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kentucky

Education

• University of Kentucky College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University College London
  Master of Science (MS) in Democracy and Democratization
• University of Louisville
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science

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