Bighill Criminal Lawyers

Tim was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. A high school graduate of Trinity High School, Tim completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Miami University, Ohio. Tim returned to his hometown and attended law school at the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. After obtaining his Juris Doctor, he successfully passed the Kentucky Bar Exam and became licensed to practice law in Kentucky. Tim is now committed to growing his solo practice and giving back to the Louisville community.

Boutique-style, solo general practitioner, representing clients in all matters of family law, civil and probate practice, criminal misdemeanors and traffic court, and with business and real estate transactions. Court certified mediator. Hablamos Español.

Michael Burns (“Mike”) started his own practice in August 2017. Following a career in information technology, he switched careers and after graduating from Brandeis School of Law in 2004, spent the next 11 years practicing insurance defense. Mike now focuses his practice representing a wide variety of personal injury victims, including wrongful death, commercial trucking collisions, slips and fall, premises liability, insurance bad faith, and motor vehicle collisions. Having defended the very same types of cases for 11 years, he has knowledge that will help him better serve his clients. Mike currently serves on the boards of...

Attorney Jon R. Fee is licensed to practice in Kentucky, Colorado, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, and the State of Maryland. With extensive trial experience (almost 60 jury trials), Jon is able to help with your family law, criminal defense, or personal injury issue

A majority of Jon's career has been spent as a prosecutor in the metro areas around Denver. In addition, Jon helped to start a successful Broomfield firm that focuses on both criminal defense and family law (formerly Datz & Fee, LLC – now the Datz Law Firm). In addition, Jon traveled with his...

I am a straight-forward, no-gimmicks, Kentucky lawyer. I was raised in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky and grew up reading the exploits of my hometown lawyer/author Harry Caudill. I attended the University of Kentucky for my undergraduate and law school degrees. After starting my career for a large Louisville based civil defense firm, I moved my practice to Bardstown, where my wife was raised. We raised our children here and have lived/worked here since 1996. When I moved to Bardstown, Challen McCoy hired me help with his civil practice and also be a part-time prosecutor. This provided me with...

Jacqueline Wright chairs Fox, Wood, Wood & Estill's real estate practice. Additionally, she handles probates and estates, and she is also an Assistant Mason County Attorney.

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.

WHAT DO I DO FOR YOU? As an experienced trial attorney in insurance claims, I also advise my clients regarding insurance claims and coverage issues, including weather property damage, fire, water damage, and theft. Contact me to defend your rights under your insurance policy and under the law and to get the insurance benefits you deserve.

general practice attorney with trial experience

I first became interested in becoming a lawyer after reading books about noted trial lawyers such as Gerry Spence, Race Horse Haynes and Melvin Belli. I was inspired by their stories to go to law school even though I had already graduated from college and owned a successful business. I sold my business, was admitted to law school and dedicated myself to learning everything I could about being a courtroom lawyer. I learned that trying a case well is a skill that can’t be learned just from books. It takes alot of experience in a courtroom...

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...

We handle personal injury, workers compensation, social security disability, criminal defense and divorce cases. Further, we are experienced in municipal law, education law, real estate, probate and estate planning, and any kind of litigation.

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

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....

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...

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.

Tyler has over 13 years of experience as a defense attorney, and has become an accomplished trial attorney in both DUI and felony cases. Tyler represents clients in federal criminal cases in U.S. District Court — Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky. He is an expert at negotiations and finds creative solutions for clients in even the most difficult situations. He is fearless in defending clients against far more aggressive and powerful entities, and he is not afraid to take a case to trial. Tyler was born and raised in the northern suburbs of Chicago. He is a graduate with Highest...

Aldridge & Aldridge, PSC is a husband-wife law practice focusing on family issues, including divorce, child custody, child support, and parenting time. Other areas include litigation involving victims rights, general civil litigation, automobile accident, and criminal law. At Aldridge & Aldridge, PSC, we strive to provide quality, professional representation at a reasonable cost.

I am a general practice attorney but prefer auto injury accident cases, serious criminal cases, divorce cases, adoption cases and bankruptcy cases. I have practiced law in Kentucky state and federal courts for over 40 years. I started young. Still have plenty of energy left. I am a graduate of Morehead State University and the University of Kentucky College of Law. I am licensed in all courts of the state and the 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. I have appeared in the District Federal Courts of the state in Ashland, Pikeville,...

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...

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...

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.