Upton Lawyers

Fayette District Judge 1982-1991 Fayette Circuit Judge1992-2002 Judge, Kentucky Court of Appeals2002-2003 Judge, Kentucky Senior Judge Ptogram 2003-2007 Of Counsel, Stoll, Keenon, Ogden 2007-2;017

Sole practicioner with big firm experience. I offer personalized representation in the areas of bankruptcy, real estate, DUI/Traffic, Divorce, Wills/Probate, Personal Injury, etc. Contact me to set up a free consultation.

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...

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.