Category: Judges
Attorney Sidebar: Four things you need to be a good judge
Judge Chenault on the four things he believes you need to be a good judge.
Read MoreKentucky Supreme Court Justice Nominated to 6th Circuit Court of Appeals by President Obama
President Barack Obama has nominated Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Lisabeth Tabor Hughes to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. Hughes, who went by the name Lisabeth Hughes Abramson until a recent divorce, has served on the...
Read MoreAttorney: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office ‘not accurate’ in response to judge’s harassment claims – WDRB 41 Louisville News
Attorney: Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office ‘not accurate’ inresponse to judge’s harassment claim – WDRB 41 Louisville News LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — An attorney for District Court Judge...
Read MoreRetire COA Judge Charles Lester Dies
Retired chief judge was passionate legal scholar Lester, a retired chief judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals, died Sunday at his home in Bradenton, Florida. He served as chief judge from Dec. 16, 1990, until his retirement....
Read MoreJudge John G. Heyburn dies after battling cancer – from WHAS 11
Judge John G. Heyburn dies after battling cancer Heyburn, the judge who ruled that same-sex couples in Kentucky have a right to marry has died, according to officials. Judge Heyburn was appointed to the federal judge post by...
Read MoreJudge Mac Swinford’s sage advice on judges and judging from the “Kentucky Lawyer”
I am reminded of some sage advice from a Kentucky judge that was originally published in his book in 1963 – “Kentucky Lawyer.” The book can be read in one evening but do not be fooled by its size for its...
Read MoreJudges: Recent Comments by Local Louisville Judge Draw Criticism
From USA Today is the following story about a local judge’s comments on a victim’s impact statement. For the entire story, click the title below: ‘Judge Selfie’s’ rebuke of victims stirs racist...
Read MoreSC: David Barber, Roger Riggs, and Janet Stumbo Nominees to fill Supreme Court Vacancy
Judicial Nominating Commission announces nominees for Supreme Court seat in Eastern Kentucky FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr., today announced...
Read MoreJudges: 2015 Group Photo of Jefferson Family Court Judges on Jan. 5, 2014 – the day of their investiture
Well, I found a photo of Family Court Judges who were sworn in for Jefferson County. Now, just for the district court judges, and I will have a full house!
Read MoreJUDGES: 2015 Group Photo of the Jefferson Circuit Judges on day of their Investiture
January 5, 2015 was the investiture of the judges throughout Kentucky. Here is a group photo of 2015 Jefferson Circuit Court Bench (not Family and not District). For the record, I “borrowed” this picture from Judge...
Read MoreSC: Justice Will Scott resigns. Rumored to be considering a run for Governor.
Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Will T. Scott says he is resigning from the high court later this week. Scott said in a statement Monday that serving on the Supreme Court has been a “great honor,” but says the job...
Read MoreJUDGES: Betty A. Springate sworn in as district judge for Anderson, Shelby and Spencer counties
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Betty A. Springate, an attorney from Lawrenceburg, has been sworn in to fill the vacant District Court judgeship for Anderson, Shelby and Spencer counties. The seat represents the 53rd Judicial District,...
Read MoreNews: Bowling Green Attorneys James Richard Downey, David A. Lanphear and Rebecca Adams Simpson nominated to fill Warren Family Court Vacancy are
The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr., today announced nominees to fill the vacant Warren County Family Court judgeship. Warren County is the 8th Judicial Circuit and the...
Read MoreSC Order 2014-04: Emergency Order Amending Rules of the Supreme Court (“A Judge or Judicial Candidate Shall Refrain From Inappropriate Political Activity”)
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Read MoreJustice Lisabeth Abramson Reportedly Being Considered for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Andrew Wolfson with the Courier Journal reported today that– “Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Lisabeth Hughes Abramson of Louisville is being vetted by the FBI for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals’ 6th Circuit....
Read MoreNews: “Federal Judge Boyce Martin Jr.’s retirement ended investigation into travel reimbursements” from Andrew Wolfson, Courier Journal
The Courier-Journal posted a story today on retiring federal Judge Boyce Martin by reporter Andrew Wolfson: Federal Judge Boyce Martin Jr.’s retirement ended investigation into travel reimbursements ederal appeals court...
Read MoreDavid Hale and Greg Stivers will be nominated to fill two federal district court judicial vacancies in Kentucky
U.S. Attorney David J. Hale and Bowling Green lawyer Greg Stivers, a close friend and supporter of U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, will be nominated to fill vacant federal judgeships in Kentucky, according to attorneys and officials...
Read MoreJudge Boyce Martin, Jr. Retiring on August 16, 2013. Progressive, compassionate, and smart. His wit and wisdom will be sorely missed and most definitely irreplaceable.
Courier-Journal story by Andrew Wolfson reports Judge Boyce Martin, Jr. with the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has announced his retirement, effective August 16, 2013. In 34 years as a federal appeals court judge, Boyce...
Read MoreAOC News: Three names going up the Gov. Beshear to fill Court of Appeals Vacancy in 6th Appellate District, Division 1 – Jones, Molloy, Sanders
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr., today announced nominees to fill the vacant Court of Appeals seat in the 6th Appellate District, Division 1. The...
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