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The United States Constitution grants important rights to any person accused of a crime including due process, the right to a fair and speedy trial, the right to representation by counsel, the right to remain silent and to be free of unreasonable searches and seizures.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Kentucky, consider the lawyer's training, experience, ratings and reviews. Attorneys that practice within the criminal justice system tend to focus on certain types of cases in either state or federal court.


Most criminal defense attorneys provide a free consultation to discuss the facts of your case and defenses that might apply. Before you decide on which attorney to hire, meet with several different attorneys in their office to discuss the case and the attorney fees required for representation.


Once you decide which attorney to hire, make sure you and the attorney sign a written fee agreement or contract that describes the attorney fees required at each stage of the case including during pre-trial negotiations, motion hearings and a bench or jury trial.


A criminal defense lawyer in Kentucky should fight to protect the rights of his or her client in a criminal case against felony or misdemeanor charges... Read more »

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Matt Thomas Butler

Matt Thomas Butler
Law Office of Matthew Butler
178 Main Street Suite 4
Whitesburg, KY 41858
Matt Thomas Butler is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Daniel Fayne Dotson

Daniel Fayne Dotson
178 Main Street Suite 1
Whitesburg, KY 41858
Daniel Fayne Dotson is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Patrick E O 'Neill

Patrick E O 'Neill
Turner & O'Neill, LLP
1029 College Avenue Suite 101
Jackson, KY 41339
Patrick E O 'Neill is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

William Lewis Collins

William Lewis Collins
Department of Public Advocacy
470 Main Street
Hazard, KY 41701
William Lewis Collins is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Angela Louise Darcy

Angela Louise Darcy
282 South Mayo Trail Suite 1
Pikeville, KY 41501
Angela Louise Darcy is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Julia T Mudd

Julia T Mudd
282 South Mayo Trail Suite 1
Pikeville, KY 41501
Julia T Mudd is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Traci Snyder Hancock

Traci Snyder Hancock
282 South Mayo Trail Suite 1
Pikeville, KY 41501
Traci Snyder Hancock is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

W Kent Varney

W Kent Varney
130 Division Street
Pikeville, KY 41502
W Kent Varney is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Eric E Ashley

Eric E Ashley
2300 North Main Street Suite 3
Hazard, KY 41701
Eric E Ashley is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

James Daniel Wooton II

James Daniel Wooton II
21977 Main St
Hyden, KY 41749
James Daniel Wooton II is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >
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NBLSC Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy - The National Board of Legal Specialty Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify attorneys as specialists in criminal trial advocacy.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

KACDL provides networking, advocacy and educational opportunities for Kentucky criminal defense lawyers.


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