Edmonson County Criminal Lawyers

Dual-licensed attorney in Kentucky and Florida representing individuals and organizations in state and federal civil and criminal matters.

Former prosecutor and former public defender.

Business developer and creative consultant for entrepreneurs, candidates, companies and nonprofits.

Legal research and writing professional open to contract with other legal practitioners as co-counsel.

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I am a solo practitioner in Louisville, Kentucky, and represent clients throughout the state. I completed my undergraduate studies in South Carolina before moving back to Kentucky, where I received my J.D. at the University of Louisville. I have extensive experience in criminal defense (from petty misdemeanors to class A felonies), which includes serving as lead or sole counsel in felony jury trials where my clients were acquitted on all charges. I also have experience in family law, personal injury law, estate law, and other general practice areas. I am a fourth generation attorney continuing the family...

Rachelle N. Howell is a Criminal Attorney, Family Law and Divorce Attorney, and Personal Injury Attorney in Louisville, KY, also serving surrounding counties including Oldham, Bullitt, Shelby, Hardin, and more. Ms. Howell is a zealous advocate for her clients. She is passionate, driven, and determined to see that justice is realized. During her career, Ms. Howell has differentiated herself as being an attorney for real people with everyday legal problems. She knows how to communicate and empathize without "talking like a lawyer" and when the time comes, she is as fierce an advocate as one could hope for.

Our firm's primary focus is representing individuals who were injured in a car accident, trucking accident, or motorcycle accident. We have experience working for insurance companies and use that unique knowledge to help our clients receive the best settlement or outcome in court for their injury claim. In addition to auto accident claims, we also represent patients who received negligent medical treatment or who have been injured by a defective product. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Brian graduated from Saint Xavier High School in 1999. Brian went on to attend University of Kentucky where he graduated...

Karen Faulkner Law is an award winning legal practice representing clients in Louisville, Kentucky and the surrounding counties including Bullitt, Fayette, Franklin, Hardin, McCracken, Meade, Mercer, Nelson, Oldham, Pulaski, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble. Karen Faulkner Law has over 14 years of experience in the area of Criminal, Civil, and Family Law with specialized knowledge and expertise in the area of juvenile criminal defense and dependency, neglect and abuse.

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...

John Doyle has been an attorney in Kentucky for more than a decade. He has tried many jury trials in Jefferson County and in other parts of the state and handled numerous multi-million dollar injury claims. In fact, John is a member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial attorneys in the United States. Membership is limited to lawyers who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. John graduated from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of...

Daniel Hurst is one of the Founding Partners of Hurst & Hurst Law. He is a transplant to Danville and considers his move here to be among the best decisions he has ever made. Daniel grew up in Berea, Kentucky where he met the woman who would become his wife and law partner, Rebecca Hurst.

After graduating high school, Daniel served four years in the Marines as a Military Police Officer. He deployed to Iraq in 2006 where he served as a turret gunner in a unit whose primary objective was seeking roadside IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices);...

I serve clients needing help with DUIs, traffic tickets, expungements, drug charges, domestic violence, misdemeanors and all felonies.

Examples of other charges include marijuana offenses, drug trafficking, drug possession, methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and prescription offenses.

High speed speeding tickets, driving on suspended license, no insurance, expired registration are examples of traffic tickets for which I represent people.

DUI representation includes drunk driving defense, driving while using prescription medication, driving while high on other drugs, refusals, ignition interlock applications, and defending current DUIs for people with previous drunk driving convictions.

Domestic violence representation includes defending false allegations, recanting witnesses, prior domestic assault...

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...

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.

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....

Patrick Barsotti, a native of Boyle County, returns to his roots in the Danville community eager to offer his legal services to those who supported his early years. Patrick recognizes the privilege of being a member of the business community in Central Kentucky, which fostered the family business that he grew up in. The Barsotti family has a long history of community service and professional integrity throughout the area. As an attorney, Patrick understands that every legal matter demands a unique solution. As such, he enjoys working closely with his clients so that he can satisfy their needs and effectively...

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...

Since 2001, our office has been serving Danville, Boyle County and throughout Central Kentucky with many areas of legal issues ranging from: Divorce, Custody, Child Visitation, Child Support, Juvenile Law, Adoption, Guardianship, Will and Trusts, Probate, Asset Protection, Elder Law, Criminal Law, Probation Revocation Hearing, Landlord and Tenant issues, Personal Injury, IRS Debt Relief and Debt Collections. Our goal is to help our client in the law in the time when they need it the most. If you have any questions please feel free to call and make an appointment or visit our website at www....

WHAT DO I DO FOR YOU? As an experienced trial attorney in both criminal defense and insurance claims, I conduct investigations of insurance fraud on behalf of insurance companies and I defend and advise policy holders during such investigations. I also advise my clients regarding insurance coverage issues, including injury, property damage, arson, theft, and Kentucky motor vehicle PIP claims. I defend clients against charges involving alleged fraud and financial crimes, in addition to other criminal offenses. Contact me to defend your rights under your insurance policy and under the law.

general practice attorney with trial experience

Patrick McClure has been a very active voice in the Danville area since 2000, and formed McClure and McClure with legendary Boyle County attorney George in 2004. While Kentucky does not certify specialties of legal practice, focusing on the Criminal Defense, including DUI, Drugs, including Marijuana, Divorce, Custody, and other Family Law allows Patrick to stay fresh while his roots allow him to cater to our local clientele. George maintains his presence in estate planning, Wills, Real Estate, and Bankruptcy while assisting Patrick in the Courtroom battles of the District, Circuit, and Family Courts of Central Kentucky. The McClure family of...

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.

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.

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...

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

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...