Top Criminal Defense Lawyers From Kentucky

In Kentucky, being charged with a crime—whether it’s DUI, drug offenses, theft, or assault—can shake up your life and your peace of mind. In a state that values justice, family, and second chances, you deserve a defense that’s honest, experienced, and right by your side. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys across Kentucky—trusted advocates known for their integrity, deep local knowledge, and strong commitment to protecting your rights with care, strength, and Southern resolve.

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Wes Williams
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Richard B. Alphin
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Debt & Lending, Litigation
Marcy Groves
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Credit Repair, ...
Zach Buckler
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, ...
Carolyn Allen
Legal Specialization: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, Products Liability, ...
Kyle R. Knauf
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Credit Card Fraud, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Emily Morgan Campbell
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Andrew Gailor
Legal Specialization: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Probate, Slip & Fall Accidents, ...
Robert L. Abell
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Insurance, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employee Benefits, Litigation, Sexual Harassment, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death, Wrongful Termination
Scott Adams
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Clay F. Wilkey
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, Speeding & Traffic Tickets
William B. “Ike” Norment
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Commercial Real Estate, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Robert E. Blau
Legal Specialization: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
Adam T. Goebel
Legal Specialization: Environmental, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Health Care, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Business Litigation, Class Action, Creditor Debtor Rights, Federal Crime, Homicide, Insurance Claims, ...
Paul Musselwhite
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, ...
Zack N. Womack
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Family, Government, Insurance, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Domestic Violence, Elder Law, Employee Benefits, Employment Litigation, ...
John P. Rompf
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Consumer, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, ...
W. Kash Stilz Jr.
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Employee Benefits, Employment Litigation, Wage & Hour Laws, Workers' Compensation
Ibrahim Farag
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Administrative, Corporate & Incorporation, Discrimination, Litigation, Products Liability, Slip & Fall Accidents
Philip C. Lawson
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Administrative, Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Mitchell Ryan
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Health Care, Insurance, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal & Dog Bites, Appeals, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Michael Pitman
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Employment, Insurance, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Construction & Development, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Discrimination, ...
Anna M. Aleksander
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Annulment, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Benham Sims
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Juvenile
Amanda Wills Cypert
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Juvenile, White Collar Crime
Gary Haverstock
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Consumer, Criminal Defense, Employment, Estate Planning, Family, Government, Health Care, Insurance, Lawsuits & Disputes, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Alimony, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appeals, Assault & Battery, Business Litigation, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Kent Wicker
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Federal Crime, Litigation, Professional Liability, White Collar Crime
J. Guthrie True
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Government, Health Care
Practice Areas: Administrative, Appeals, Car Accidents, Litigation, Motorcycle Accidents, Products Liability, Slip & Fall Accidents, ...
Matt Farra
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Driver's License Suspension, Drug Crime, Expungement, Identity Theft, ...
Rhey Mills
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Homicide

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