Kent Wicker

Kent Wicker is a founding lawyer at Wicker / Brammell PLLC in Louisville, where he handles white collar criminal defense, complex commercial litigation, investigations, appellate matters, and professional licensure disputes. He represents clients in high-stakes civil and criminal proceedings in Kentucky and other jurisdictions. His practice draws on extensive courtroom experience and prior federal prosecution work, particularly in matters involving fraud, public corruption, regulatory concerns, and complex factual records.

Wicker was educated at Duke University and Harvard Law School. His legal training led to a career that has included public service, private litigation, and legal education. He has taught Corporate and White-Collar Crime and Trial Practice at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and has also taught trial advocacy through the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Advocacy Institute. That academic and teaching background complements his work in complex courtroom matters.

Wicker previously served as First Assistant U.S. Attorney and Criminal Division Chief for the Western District of Kentucky. In federal service, he prosecuted matters involving fraud and public corruption. In private practice, he has defended individuals and organizations in white collar cases, internal investigations, regulatory matters, and complex civil disputes. His reported trial work includes acquittals and dismissals in serious criminal matters as well as significant civil litigation involving substantial financial claims.

Kent Wicker has been recognized by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Louisville legal publications, and Martindale-Hubbell for his litigation and criminal defense work. His background as a federal prosecutor, defense lawyer, civil litigator, and trial instructor gives him experience from several sides of complex disputes. He helps clients evaluate investigations, prepare for trial, address regulatory or professional risks, and manage litigation where the legal and factual stakes are substantial.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Wicker / Brammell PLLC
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• First Assistant U.S. Attorney and Criminal Division Chief, United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky

Licensed State

• Kentucky

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