Steve Schroering

Steve Schroering is a trusted criminal defense lawyer with more than 25 years of experience helping people throughout Kentucky. He focuses only on criminal defense and has handled thousands of cases, from DUI and drug charges to robbery, sex crimes, and murder. He has taken on many high-profile cases and has built a strong record of winning difficult trials. Known for his courtroom skills and legal knowledge, Schroering works hard to protect the rights and futures of his clients.

Steve Schroering graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1988. He started his legal career as a prosecutor in the Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. There, he tried serious crimes such as robbery, rape, arson, and capital murder. He was later promoted to Division Chief and joined the Major Office Bureau, where he handled complex and high-level cases. In 1991, he was named Jefferson County Prosecutor of the Year. After that, he served in the Kentucky Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit, where he handled statewide cases involving drug trafficking, election fraud, and political corruption.

In 1996, Schroering opened his own law office and focused fully on defending people facing criminal charges. He has received honors including the Louisville Bar Association’s Frank Haddad Award and was named a Top Lawyer by Louisville Magazine. From 2000 to 2010, he also taught trial practice at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and led legal seminars across Kentucky on topics like trial strategy, jury selection, and evidence.

Steve Schroering is a licensed attorney in both Kentucky state and federal courts and an active member of the Louisville Bar Association and Kentucky Bar Association. He is committed to protecting clients’ rights and ensuring they receive fair treatment throughout the legal process.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Steve Schroering Law Office
• Member, Louisville Bar Association
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kentucky

Education

• University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

Awards & Badges