Owensboro Lawyers

Christine Miller has dedicated her career to the exclusive practice of family law. She is an experienced litigator having spent much of her early legal career in a courtroom practicing criminal defense. Christine became passionate about family law through her work with adolescents.

Christine recognizes that each case is unique with its own set of facts and issues. She works closely with each client to address their specific needs. Christine offers a compassionate no nonsense approach to every case. She is passionate about guiding families and children through the legal process.

Christine graduated from...

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.

Sam Aguiar isn’t your typical lawyer. As the founder of Sam Aguiar Injury Lawyers, he built a firm known for unparalleled client service, industry-leading case results, and deep community ties. His commitment to fighting for the wrongfully injured, challenging the status quo, and giving back has made him one of the most respected Plaintiff’s attorneys in Kentucky and beyond. When people’s futures are on the line, no one works harder or innovates more than Sam. His tireless pursuit of justice has led to landmark results, including dozens of seven- and eight-figure recoveries. His leadership in the historic Breonna Taylor case resulted...

Dwight M. Burton is a sole practitioner at the Law Offices of Dwight Burton, PLLC. Attorney Burton is dedicated to representing individuals who are facing criminal charges, or are in a position of financial hardship. With experience as a former prosecutor, Mr. Burton is able to predict the actions that the opposing side may take. He is also a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, which enables him to take on even the most complicated bankruptcy cases. For more information about working with a Bowling attorney, be sure to contact the Law Offices of Dwight Burton, PLLC.

Attorney Mike Lindsey grew up the son of a Western Kentucky coal miner and union factory worker. He has not forgotten his roots and has been fighting for most of his 26 years practicing law against powerful corporations. For over 21 years Mike worked as a felony prosecutor as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney. Mike has tried over 100 cases to jury verdict as a prosecutor and a civil practitioner. Most injury attorneys have little or no jury trial experience. In a civil case when it is time to negotiate the opposing side will...

Peyton Holmes Porter Griffee is a partner and attorney at Sweat & Griffee Law Firm. Mr. Griffee was born and raised in Mount Washington, where he continues to live today with his wife Caitlin. Mr. Griffee attended Georgetown College and the University of Louisville Brandeis School of law graduating from both cum laude. During law school, Mr. Griffee was a member of the National Moot Court Team and an Ordered Liberty fellow. He also gained experience with a wide range of civil litigation as a clerk for the Zoppoth Law firm in Louisville, and later as a clerk for Attorney...

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...

I have been a licensed attorney for over 25 years. While I have handled a variety of cases, I have recently chosen to focus my practice on Kentucky Lemon Law cases and construction disputes. For the Lemon Law matters, I can represent folks from all over the state. Construction disputes are more site specific so I limit those to the greater Louisville metro area.

Walter C. Koczot, JD, CTFA - Walt has been in the financial services industry for over twenty-five years, with the past seventeen years focused in the areas of personal trust administration and estate planning. In his role as a Personal Trust Specialist he is responsible for the administration of trusts and for providing clients with estate planning assistance. Trust administration is the day to day operation of a trust keeping it in compliance with the terms of the trust document as well as legal, tax and regulatory requirements. As an estate planner he is a resource to...

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.