Pendleton Criminal Lawyers

I provide legal representation in criminal defense, civil litigation, estate planning/probate and family law, among other areas. Please contact me today for your free consultation so we can discuss your legal matter and see how I can help.

A member of National College for DUI Defense, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Kentucky Bar Association Criminal Law Section (KBA), Kentucky Bar Association Worker's Compensation Section, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

Jeff began his legal career as a public defender in 2002. In his first felony trial, he earned an acquittal for his client. In 2005, He began representing the Commonwealth of Kentucky as an Assistant Attorney General. For the next ten years, Jeff was a special prosecutor and he tried cases throughout Kentucky. During that time, he was also appointed as a Special Assistant United States Attorney to assist with federal cyber-crimes prosecutions. As an appellate attorney, Jeff has briefed cases for the Kentucky Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals, argued before the Court of Appeals, and handled habeas...

I have been practicing law in Versailles since 1983. I have the experience to help you in your time of need.

McWilliams Law focuses on both trial level and appellate level practice. As a practicing attorney, Joshua A. K. McWilliams has experience arguing cases before appellate court judges and arguing cases before juries. Whether the case involves convincing a jury to return a verdict in your favor or an appellate court to order a new trial, McWilliams Law Office has experience. McWilliams Law handles all types of criminal cases. Joshua A. K. McWilliams has experience with cases ranging from simple traffic citations to capital murder cases. McWilliams Law also handles divorces, child custody cases, and...

Apollo Law, PLLC is a law office located in downtown Frankfort, Kentucky, owned and operated by Jason Apollo Hart, an experienced and dependable criminal defense attorney and personal injury lawyer. He has a passion for the fair representation of all Kentuckians and is a staunch defender of the peoples’ legal rights.
On December 12, 1981, Jason Hart and his twin brother were born in Dayton, Ohio. In the 1995, he and his family moved to Olympia, Kentucky, where Jason attended Bath County High School. Jason’s mother worked as a paralegal at a local law firm in Morehead, Kentucky and raised Jason,...

Glen C. Daves is an aggressive, experienced Trial Attorney. Should you need an attorney in criminal defense or family courts, Mr. Daves brings over 22 years of the experience and skills necessary to provide sound advice and effective representation in misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses, or any and all areas of Family Law. He is admitted to practice in both state and federal court and aggressively has handled thousands of criminal and family court cases for individuals with diverse backgrounds throughout the years. Whether it is a simple traffic ticket or a serious felony offense, he is ready to handle your...

After graduating law school, Ryan Vantrease began his career as an Assistant County Attorney for the Jefferson County Attorney's Office where he specialized in the prosecution of DUI and DUI related offenses. During his tenure with the County Attorney's Office, Ryan litigated all aspects of misdemeanor cases and conducted numerous trials by jury in Jefferson District Court. Ryan took this litigation experience with him when, in 2003, he became an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Jefferson County. While employed as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney, Ryan prosecuted all levels of felony criminal offenses in Jefferson Circuit Court, including numerous trials by jury....

small firm of Louisville attorneys offering over 45 years of collective experience in criminal law, immigration, small business representation, family law, consumer rights

John has a B.A. in Spanish and Communications from the University of Louisville and worked as an editor for a decade before returning to school and earning his J.D. from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. He is a member of Kentucky Bar Association and the Kentucky Justice Association.

Family Law. Trained and experienced Mediator in Family Law issues. Criminal Defense.

I graduated from the University of Louisville in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. I went on to attend the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville in 2000. After graduating from law school, I began my legal career at the Jefferson County Public Defenders Office. There, I honed my skills defending the accused. I also gained an appreciation for the value in treating everyone with respect and compassion, regardless of their circumstances. In 2003 I began my own practice. I focus on helping those facing criminal charges, individuals injured in accidents and in immigration...

Jaye followed her life-long passion for justice and ethics, graduating from the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville in 2015. Upon graduation, Jaye worked as a staff attorney for the Louisville Metro Public Defender's Office, then spent seven years as a staff attorney at the Department of Public Advocacy. In July of 2023 Jaye went into private practice, founding her private criminal defense firm, Bryant-Hays Law, PLLC.

Areas of Practice
Insurance Defense
Criminal - White Collar Criminal Defense- Government Investigations, Criminal Infractions, Federal Search Warrants, RICO Violations
Bad Faith Insurance Defense
Criminal Defense: State & Federal
Motor Vehicle Accidents-Defense
Slip and Fall-Defense
Premises Liability-Defense
Wrongful Death-Defense


Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation


Bar Admissions
Kentucky
Virginia
Indiana
U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky
U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana


Education

Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky
Juris Doctor - 2012


Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky
B.A. - 2007
Major: Spanish


Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH, June 2005
Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice


Honors and Awards
Kentucky Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2019
National Association of Distinguished Counsel


Professional Associations and Memberships
Kentucky Bar Association
Louisville Bar...

Johnna A. Selvage is an associate attorney with Carmona Law that focuses primarily on criminal defense, family and personal injury. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy before going on to receive her Bachelors of Science from University of Kentucky. She then went on to the University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law where she was an active member of the Moot Court Board and the Student Bar Association. Johnna graduated with her J.D. in 2010 and began working for the Louisville Metro Public Defenders Office as an Assistant Public Defender. She also worked as a staff attorney for District Court...

My name is Erwin Roberts. I grew up in Hardin and Meade Counties and was an Army brat as a child. As I neared High School graduation, I knew I wanted a good education and to continue to play basketball in college so I went to Transylvania University where I graduated in 1994. Following graduation, I took a position with Bunch & Brock Law Firm, as a runner and law clerk. During that time that I decided to become a lawyer because I found I could help people throughout their legal issues and get the justice they were...

Areas of Concentration include Plaintiff personal injury work, Bankruptcy chapter 7 & chapter 13, Family Law and Estate Planning & Probate. Areas of Practice Personal Injury – Plaintiff Bankruptcy chapter 7 & chapter 13 Family Law Estate Planning Probate Mr. Cooley was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. He received his Undergraduate Degree, a BA in Political Science from the University of Kentucky in 1983. He received his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Louisville in 1986. In 1994 the Cooley Law Office opened in Owensboro. Bar Admissions Kentucky, 1986 U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit Education University of...

Attorney Brandon Pfeiffer specializes in criminal defense, representing clients from diverse backgrounds with a wide variety of charges. Experience counts. Call for a free consultation. Rates are reasonable and competitive. All major credit cards accepted.

Louisville native practicing criminal and civil litigation in Jefferson County and the surrounding counties. Admitted in Kentucky, the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice Studies at Bellarmine University.

Benjamin "Tom" Pugh was admitted to practice in 2010 and is a Founding Partner of Pugh & Roach, Attorneys at Law, PLLC. He is licensed in both Ohio and Kentucky. Tom has extensive insurance experience after spending three years in the industry. During law school, he externed with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy serving in the Kentucky Innocence Project. Tom focuses his practice in the areas of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Civil Rights, and Business Litigation. Tom grew up in Northern Kentucky, where he currently lives.