Jefferson County Divorce Lawyers

EXPERIENCE Tonya is licensed to practice law in both Ohio and Kentucky. She limits her practice to Estate Planning and Administration, Family Law and Bankruptcy. She has been practicing since 2012. For the last two years, Tonya has transitioned from focusing on Family Law to focusing on estate planning and administration. She recently completed a certification in estate planning and is in the process of completing the advanced certification. She has 60 hours of mediation training and has previously been appointed as a GAL in multiple counties. MILITARY Tonya has been a member of the Kentucky National Guard since 2001. For the...

Bill Hoge has been practicing law in Louisville for more than four decades and focusing on Family Law for better than half of that time. A Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and former Chair of the Family Law Sections for both the Kentucky Bar Association and the Louisville Bar Association, Bill is a trial attorney with training as a mediator, arbitrator and collaborative Family Law professional. Bill remains active in the practice of law and is of counsel to the firm of Hoge Partners, PLLC, providing advice and guidance to his colleagues, Jim Murphy and...

I am a senior litigator at Barrow Brown PLLC, a small Kentucky-based divorce and family law firm proudly serving Kentucky and Indiana. We are committed to providing personal and empathic service to those living through divorce. Call me today to see how I can assist you!

I am an attorney partner at a firm serving Louisville, KY. I am foremost a trial attorney and I concentrate my practice in the areas of personal injury, high asset divorces, and business disputes. I also represent numerous small businesses (for profit and non-profit) as outside general counsel. I care deeply about the status of animal law in Kentucky and am the Immediate Past Chair of the Animal Law Section of the Kentucky Bar Association. I am also an active member of the Kentucky Justice Association, the American, Kentucky, and Louisville Bar Associations. I received an LL.M in Animal Law...

Attorney Ruth Wilkerson has been practicing law in Kentucky since 2010. A graduate of Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky and the Appalachian School of Law in Grundy, Virginia, Ruth has a varied legal background which includes estate planning, workers compensation, personal injury litigation, employment law, civil rights discrimination and sexual harassment. Ruth has focused on Family Law matters since joining Hoge Partners, PLLC (formerly Hoge & Associates) in 2014. She handles both high-conflict and uncontested divorce actions as well as modifications of child support and maintenance/alimony, disputed parenting matters such as visitation schedules and primary residence,...

Samuel is an experienced trial attorney whose versatile legal background has uniquely tailored him into a solid family law attorney. Starting as an assistant prosecuting attorney, Samuel gained valuable courtroom experience before transitioning to private practice. There, he focused on assisting small businesses with transactional matters and litigation, while also offering services in estate planning, probate estate administration, and Medicaid planning. As Samuel’s family law practice grew, he later joined a nationwide family law firm, where he refined his skills in divorce and family law over the better part of a decade. Part of an in-house litigation team, Samuel not...

Charles "Charlie" Brown is a Louisville native and graduate of duPont Manual High School. He studied psychology at Bellarmine University and law at Valparaiso University School of Law. In fear of another Northwest Indiana winter, Charlie returned to Louisville after his graduation from law school. After law school, Charlie was first a Staff Attorney for a family court judge, and after that an Associate Attorney in a Louisville law firm. Seeing ample opportunity for innovation in the practice of law, and with some encouragement from Dad, Charlie struck out on his own. Charlie focused on offering those seeking a divorce...

Attorney Jim Murphy began practicing law in Kentucky in 1993. He graduated magna cum laude from Washington & Lee University and cum laude from the Lewis School of Law at Washington & Lee University. Prior to joining Hoge Partners, PLLC, Jim's practice with another Louisville firm focused in commercial transactions, real estate and business. Since 2013, he has refocused his practice on Family Law matters with a special emphasis on business and real estate factors in domestic relations. Jim joined Hoge Partners, PLLC in 2014 and works on a broad spectrum of Family Law matters including...

I have been a Kentucky lawyer in good standing with the Kentucky Bar Association for over 30 years. I am a solo practitioner who drafts all his pleadings and personally handles all his cases. When you hire me, you work with me, not a secretary, paralegal, or some other attorney you did not hire. I am a referral attorney for several different legal plans and have been so for over 12 years, which attests to my trustworthiness and dedication. I am easy to talk to and I give practical, meaningful advice. I do not tell...

Julie graduated from Spalding University in 1982 with a degree in Business Administration and a minor in mathematics. She received her law degree from the University of Louisville in 1985. She spent her last semester of law school at Hastings University in San Francisco where she interned for the Department of Corporations. She became a member of the California Bar Association in 1985 and the Kentucky Bar Association in 1987. From 1987 to 1993, Julie was employed as a Staff Attorney for the Honorable J. Wendell Roberts, US Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Kentucky. In 1994, Julie started her own...

With over seventeen years of intensive courtroom experience, Attorney Dyer has the expertise necessary to confidently and effectively represent Northeast Ohio clients in all aspects of family law including, divorce, dissolution, child custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, adoptions, modifications and restraining orders. She served as a Guardian ad Litem for minors in hundreds of cases, advocating for their best interest in custody matters. Attorney Dyer is one of a handful of lawyers certified by the Ohio State Bar Association as a Family Law Specialist. Attorney Dyer strives to meet her clients’ goals in an efficient and cost-effective manner, providing personalized...

Your family relies on a number of experts in daily life, from physicians to educators and more. When it comes to your legal concerns, you need an expert on your side as well. For over 40 years, Armand I. Judah has been engaged in the general practice of law, with broad experience in all facets of family law, criminal law, business law, probate, civil litigation, and personal injury. Armand delivers full-service legal expertise, providing every client with personalized attention and individualized solutions. Armand is well-versed in all aspects of family litigation, including divorce, custody, visitation, adoption, and child support. Armand is...

David W. Spalding
Owner & Managing Attorney of Spalding Law, PLLC

David Spalding was admitted to the Kentucky Bar Association in 2019. As a Paralegal, he has nearly a decade of legal experience, having clerked in eight different law firms with various practice areas, including personal injury, criminal defense and prosecution, divorce, collections & workers compensation.

He attended Western Kentucky University, where he majored in Political Science with a pre-law focus. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in 2012 & earned his Juris Doctor from Northern Kentucky University, Chase College of Law in 2017.

David’s practice areas include criminal defense, personal injury &...

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...

I am licensed in Federal Court, Eastern and Western Districts, The United States Sixth Circuit, And the United States Supreme Court. I have offices in Shelby County, Kentucky, and Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. I practice Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law, but also represent two Fire Departments in Shelby County, Kentucky, both of which respond to wrecks on Interstate 64, or "I-64" in Kentucky. If you have been injured in a wreck involving a car, truck, or semi tractor trailer, give my office a call.

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.

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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.

Christopher Harrell is a native of Louisville and a graduate of Seneca High School. He earned his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Kentucky and was admitted to the Kentucky State Bar in 1993. After graduating Chris worked for several years with the Northeast (now Kentucky) Legal Services in Morehead, and later he worked with the Legal Aid Society in Louisville focusing on Family Law. Since beginning his own practice in 2000, Chris has represented disabled claimants applying for benefits before the Social Security Administration. He also helps clients with divorce and other family law matters in the...

Michelle L. Eisenmenger opened her own practice after 15 years of practicing solely in family law at a boutique law firm, following her 2003 graduation from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville with a Juris Doctor degree. She is dually licensed in Kentucky and Indiana and has practiced family law in both jurisdictions for the entirety of her career.

The youngest of five children, she became interested in family law after watching her siblings experience the difficulties of divorce.

“I witnessed the emotional and financial devastation that can result from divorce as well...

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.

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.

general practice attorney with trial experience

A Louisville native, Abigail grew up in the Middletown area and attended Sacred Heart Academy where she earned her International Baccalaureate diploma. She graduated from DePauw University in Greencastle, IN with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She then returned to Louisville to obtain her Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. During law school, Abigail served as a law clerk drafting documents including wills, trusts, and petitions for divorce. Abigail also served as an extern at the Jefferson County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. It was during her externship that Abigail realized her...

In and out of the courtroom, Diana L. Skaggs is on the forefront of new developments in the practice of family law and is recognized for her innovation in the field as well as her continued dedication to families, children and public service. She received the Louisville Bar Association’s 2006 Revell Family Law Award in honor of these commitments. Past President of the Kentucky Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys, where she also served on the national Board of Governors, Skaggs takes an active role in professional organizations and frequently teaches other family law attorneys and judges...

John is a first generation attorney originally from the west side of Cleveland, OH, now residing in La Grange, KY. He comes from a blue-collar family and has worked many blue-collar type jobs, including landscaping, pizza delivery, general labor, lifeguarding, and garbage collection. Through working these jobs John has learned the value of hard work, loyalty and dedication. As your Louisville and Southern Indiana attorney, John has the training and experience to handle your legal problems.

Steve Imhoff is a licensed attorney in all courts in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, as well as the Federal Courts. Steve has practiced law in Kentucky for over 35 years. His primary focus is personal injury, automobile accidents, slip and fall, back injuries and pain and suffering, with association with experienced attorneys in medical malpractice, brain injury, spine injury, products liability and other specialties. Steve is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association, the Louisville Bar Association and the Transportation Lawyers Association. Steve was a member of the Louisville Bar ethics committee for twenty years. Steve has given back to the...

Family Law. Trained and experienced Mediator in Family Law issues. Criminal Defense.