Jerry L. Wright

Jerry L. Wright is a criminal defense lawyer and of counsel at Noel Caldwell, Attorney at Law PLLC, who represents clients facing criminal charges in Kentucky. His practice draws on more than two decades of law enforcement experience and decades of defense work. Before entering full-time legal practice, he served with the Lexington Police Department in investigative and supervisory roles. His background includes work involving homicide, robbery, commercial burglary, domestic violence, and career criminal investigations.

Jerry earned his J.D. from Chase College of Law in 1991. He graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 1983 with distinction, earning a degree in Police Administration and Business Administration. He graduated first in his class from the Lexington Division of Police Academy in 1972. He later completed the FBI National Academy program and received hostage negotiation training at the FBI Academy.

Jerry spent 22 years with the Lexington Police Department before retiring in 1994 and entering full-time criminal defense practice. He served as a detective in several specialized units and later advanced to sergeant and lieutenant. He became the department’s first officer trained as a hostage negotiator and supervised its hostage unit. He developed the department’s first domestic violence unit and contributed to legislative efforts addressing domestic violence in Kentucky.

Jerry L. Wright serves as Of Counsel and focuses on criminal defense matters. He is admitted to the Kentucky Bar and the US District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. His prior law enforcement experience gives him direct knowledge of police investigations, evidence development, and criminal procedures. He applies that background when analyzing charges, preparing defenses, evaluating investigative methods, and representing clients through criminal proceedings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Noel Caldwell, Attorney at Law PLLC
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kentucky

Education

• Chase College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Eastern Kentucky University
  Graduate