Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Lexington Area

You have a choice when it comes to selecting the right attorney for your case. I am honored you are considering me to help you with your important matter. My main objective is to treat all actual, former, and prospective clients fair and with dignity. This respect extends to law enforcement and opposing parties. I strongly believe that zealous advocacy and ethics are not mutually exclusive. If you do become our client, I promise, I will be diligent, accessible, and responsive.

Vicki Koutsogiannis is a regular fixture in midlands area courts. She has experience in negotiation and in the trial of criminal defense and civil matters, including cases such as drug distribution, domestic violence, and DUI. She offers in-person free consultations for those facing criminal charges.. Vicki is a member of the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD). She has received training in field sobriety testing and drug DUI arrests in accordance with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration standards. She recently attended the NCDD 2018 Winter Session in Atlanta, GA, on the topic of defending pharmaceutical based DUI charges.. Vicki has experince in court settings in Lexington, Richland, Aiken, Kershaw, Saluda, Edgeifled, Berkeley, Charleston, Horry, Spartanburg, Greenville, Pickens, Newberry, Laurens, Orangeburg, Union, York, Chester, and Fairfield counties.. If you or a loved one needs help, Vicki is a compassionate and experienced lawyer you can count on.. (Please note that any result that Vicki Koutsogiannis or the Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC, achieved on behalf of one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.)

Sandra Drewniak Nicks — Elite Litigation Attorney | Decorated Military Veteran | “The Law Cougar”. Sandra Drewniak Nicks is a powerhouse in the legal arena—an elite Litigation Attorney with a distinguished track record across state, military, and federal courts. With decades of experience and a reputation for winning complex, high-stakes criminal and civil cases—including murder, aggravated assault, white-collar crimes, and embezzlement—Sandra is one of the most sought-after legal minds in the field. Her courtroom style is defined by surgical precision, unshakable poise, and a relentless drive for justice, earning her the nickname “The Law Cougar” among colleagues and clients alike.. Sandra’s pursuit of justice began at just five years old, after a life-altering robbery at her family home ignited a lifelong commitment to the law. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in Political Science from the University of Louisville, and went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law, where she founded the ATLA chapter and dominated trial advocacy competitions.. A retired Lieutenant Colonel, Sandra served 22 years in the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard, and Reserves, where she became a formidable advocate for wounded warriors, specializing in disability and medical discharge cases. Her military career instilled in her a commanding presence, deep discipline, and a service-first ethos that continues to define her civilian legal practice.. Beyond the courtroom, Sandra is a fierce equestrian competitor, participating in western pleasure and ranch riding events. She is known not only for her litigation skill, but for her compassion, integrity, and unwavering loyalty to her clients and community. Sandra Drewniak Nicks isn’t just a defense attorney—she’s a force of nature in the pursuit of justice.

Randolph Tucker Richardson, III, is a founding member of the law firm of Baldani, Rowland and Richardson established in 1988. He practices in all areas of state and federal criminal defense, from capital murder defense to DUI defense. He also practices in personal injury and automobile accident cases.. In 1988 Tucker was admitted to the Kentucky Bar Association and United States District Court for both the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky. He was also admitted to the United States Supreme Court in 1994.. Tucker received his B.S. in accounting from the University of Kentucky (1985) and his J.D. from the University of Louisville College of Law (1988). He has lectured extensively in many areas of criminal law, especially regarding DUI defense and drug detection dog cases. Tucker was recently voted by his peers as one of the top DUI lawyers in the State of Kentucky.. November 2012, Tucker won the AV Preeminent® Award from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating MH gives out. His peers rank him at the highest level of ethical standards and professional excellence. LexisNexis collects evaluations of lawyers by other members of the bar and the judiciary in the U.S. and Canada.. Tucker is the past president of the Kentucky Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers (KACDL). He is also a member of the National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), as well as the American Bar Association, the Kentucky Bar Association, and the Fayette County Bar Association.. Tucker is an executive board member of the Children’s Charity Fund of the Bluegrass, and is a youth volunteer coach in both basketball and football programs within the Lexington Community. He attends Crossroads Christian Church with his wife and two children, where he volunteers in the nursery program.

My current practice is primarily criminal defense involving drug related cases and serious matters where firearms or serious physical force is used such as assaults and murders including capital cases, as well as other serious offenses.  I prefer complex litigation and focus on matters which may be resolved in trials by jury.

John Wesley Oakley II, commonly known as Jay Oakley, is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, summa cum laude, and the Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University.. Jay is licensed to practice in all courts of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Federal Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

I was born and raised here in Lexington, KY. After graduating from Bryan Station High School, I went on to attend Brigham Young University (BYU) and majored in Spanish. While at BYU, I suspended my studies for two years to serve a church mission in Argentina. Serving in Argentina blessed me with fluency in Spanish and a desire to serve other people. After graduating from BYU, I attended the University of Kentucky College of attending Law School, I worked at the UK Legal Clinic, served on the Honor Council and participated in other student driven clubs to help serve the community. I graduated from the UK College of Law in May 2007 and was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in October being admitted to practice law, my main focus has been on criminal defense, including traffic matters, DUI's, misdemeanors and felonies. Though my office is located in Lexington, KY, I have traveled and practiced in all surrounding Central Kentucky counties and several others throughout the state. If you have a case, we will travel! I was also admitted to practice in the U.S. Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky in January 2012. Outside of my legal practice, I am have been married for 14 years and have 6 children. We live in Scott County and are active in school, sports and scouting. We love Kentucky and are happy to live and work here.

I want to represent honest, hard-working individuals and families who have been damaged by the negligent or intentional wrongdoing of others.  My experience has mainly been in personal injury and accident cases, employment law including discrimination, whistleblower and wages and overtime cases, insurance claims and cases and Kentucky workers compensation cases.  Although Kentucky does not recognize any areas of legal specialty, I know these areas the best, they often overlap and interrrelate in a particular case and it is an advantage to have a lawyer who can cover all these bases.  I invite you to contact to visit my website and contact my office.. I am also required by Kentucky law to tell you that THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT.

I have been practicing law in Lexington for more than 30 years.  I offer free telephone consultations to discuss potential representation.

I have been an attorney since 1998.  I understand when people are coming to see me for Family Law or criminal matters, they are going through one on the worst times of their lives.  I believe my job is to help take away the fear of the unknown and provide as much information as possible.. There is so much that goes into the effective representation of a person.  Every case is different, and every one has its own unique set of facts and moving parts.  I will represent you and your situation zealously.  I do not believe in a cookie-cutter system of representation.  I understand and respect that your case is the most important thing in the world to you.. There is not a criminal case I have not handled--from traffic tickets to murder and everything in between.  Likewise, my Family Law practice has seen me handle countless cases of various types and complexities.  Divorce, Separation, Child Custody, Timesharing, Maintenance, Child Support, Domestic Violence--you name it (married and unmarried couples).. My belief is that I will use my experience to inform you of not only the law, but also the process and how/why the system works the way it does.  I will tailor my service to fit your needs.  Armed with this information, you will not feel intimidated walking into a courtroom.. Being in court is the most enjoyable part of the job for me, so if we have to litigate, that is what we will do.  Likewise, if reaching an amicable settlement is in your best interests, we will explore that avenue.  I will always be focused on your best interests and shoot you straight.

I didn't come up with a silver spoon and always considered it my duty to help others rather than just cash in.  I've been blessed that I found my calling so early and was given opportunities from mentors to start handling serious matters early in my career.  This has led to my experience in death penalty cases, serious sexual offenses, robbery, burglary, trafficking, assault, and financial crimes.  I teach defense methods annually to other attorneys including sessions on litigating mental health, constitutional death penalty claims, and jury selection.  Being an aggressive advocate is a joy to me and I appreciate the opportunity to stand between the government and my clients.. I have been married for eleven years and my wife is a photographer.  I have one daughter.  In the limited free time I enjoy I like working on cars, racing, and offroading.

Focusing on criminal matters, Mr. Carman is admitted to practice law in all Courts of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky, and the United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. He is a member of the American, Kentucky, and Fayette County Bar Associations.. Before entering private practice, Mr. Carman served as a law clerk for the Honorable Jennifer B. Coffman, United States District Courts for the Eastern (Chief Judge) and Western Districts of Kentucky. Prior to the clerkship, he served as a judge advocate in the United States Marine Corps. As a Captain, he served as a criminal defense attorney, where he defended those charged with rape, possession and distribution of drugs, possession of child pornography, larceny, hazing, obstruction of justice, and many other crimes. Mr. Carman also worked as a prosecutor, as well as a legal assistance attorney, during which time he assisted hundreds of clients with their problems in areas of domestic relations, consumer fraud, collections, landlord-tenant matters, and estate planning.. During his tenure in the Marine Corps, Mr. Carman served as in-house counsel for an infantry battalion — 1st Battalion, 2d Marines — with whom he deployed to the Anbar and Ninevah Provinces, Iraq in support of Operation IRAQI . Carman graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2005, where he was a member of the Kentucky Law Journal, achieved the distinction of “Best Brief” in his writing club, served as President of the College of Law’s Chapter of Federalist Society, and worked at a Lexington law firm. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Davidson College in 2001 with a Major in Political Science, and served as Vice-President of the Kappa Alpha Order and Captain of the College’s Division I wrestling team. Over time, Mr. Carman has held jobs as diverse as sea kayak guide, ranch hand, and English teacher in Budapest, Hungary.. A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Mr. Carman graduated from Henry Clay High School. He is a Deacon in Calvary Baptist Church and a member of the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Kentucky. He enjoys spending time with his wife and sons, fishing, making music, and following University of Kentucky athletics.

Derrick Harris has been a licensed attorney for eight years, primarily specializing in criminal defense law. He is immensely passionate about protecting the rights of his clients and has assisted with over 2,000 felony cases in his career thus far. Derrick takes great pride in assisting his clients in their time of need, ensuring that the validity of the legal system is upheld in the process.. Derrick attended law school at the Appalachian School of Law in Virginia and has since represented clients with the Justice Law Office in Virginia as well as with the Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society. Derrick Harris is a community-oriented attorney whose values include compassion, authenticity, and loyalty; these are the values that his clients have come to count on.. He has never received a rating below five stars on Avvo. He is currently a Trial Attorney for Suhre & Associates, LLC, a Criminal Defense law firm based out of Lexington, KY. A Kentucky native himself, Attorney Derrick Harris has embraced his crucial role in ensuring that the firm’s clients receive the best legal representation available.. Mr. Harris currently specializes in criminal defense law as well as OVI/DUI defense. He also has previous experience working with clients facing the death penalty. Derrick’s passion for his clients can be encapsulated in his stating that, “If I can help just one person feel relief from the difficulty they are facing then all my work for the day was worth it.”

Attorney John G. Landon earned his B.A. Cum Laude in 2005 from Lafayette College and obtained his J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2008. He has more than a decade of experiencing handling various criminal cases in Kentucky’s criminal justice system, from district and circuit courts to the Kentucky Court of Appeals and the Kentucky Supreme Court.John is on the Board of Directors of NAMI Lexington. He has authored the regulations for the Fayette County Mental Health Court.John understands what it takes to get his clients the best possible outcomes in their cases. He also knows that sometimes clients need treatment to overcome substance abuse and other issues and can help them obtain it to get their lives back on track.

Attorney Abbas received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Minored in Communication Studies from Suffolk University. Attorney Abbas continued his education at Suffolk University Law School where he received his Juris Doctor and graduated cum laude.. While in law school, Attorney Abbas received recognition for his writing and oral advocacy.  Furthermore, he was awarded the Jurisprudence Award in his Professional Responsibility course. In addition, while in law school, Attorney Abbas joined the Educational Advocacy Clinic which gave him the opportunity to represent students at disciplinary hearings and assist students who where wrongfully being denied an education.. After being admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2009, Attorney Abbas immediately began working for a small civil litigation firm representing Plaintiff's in complex litigation matters including slip and falls, premise liability, real estate disputes, and motor vehicle accidents.. Attorney Abbas continued with his track record of litigation by joining Lustig, Glaser, & Wilson, P.C. where he engaged in recovery of accounts receivable for the firm's corporate clients and handled litigation of civil actions and small claim matters for financial institutions throughout the Commonwealth. In addition, he negotiated the payoff and/or release of liens on properties being conveyed or refinanced.

At the law office of David L. Rubin, Attorney at Law, our mission is to provide quality legal support and counsel to our clients. We have a reputation for thoroughness and preparedness that is widely recognized and respected in the legal community. We work together, with the client, to achieve the most successful client outcome. Our attorneys are committed, experienced lawyers who take our responsibilities seriously, knowing that the results we achieve for our client will have a lasting impact on their lives.. We assist our clients in the following practice areas: Business & Real Estate Litigation, Divorce & Family Law, Entertainment Law and Personal Injury including auto accidents, slip and falls, negligence, and product liability.. Providing divorce, personal Injury, entertainment law, real estate and business litigation representation to clients throughout eastern Massachusetts, including communities such as Boston, Dedham, Framingham, Marlborough, Natick, Needham, Newton, Waltham and Worcester.. Framingham Attorney, David L. Rubin

Abe Mashni is the founding attorney of Mashni Law, PLLC. He focuses his entire practice on defending those accused of violating state and federal criminal laws, students and faculty accused of violating university code of conduct rules, and licensed professionals accused of misconduct.. Born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, I knew I wanted to be a lawyer from a young age. I attended Millcreek Elementary, Lexington Traditional Middle School, and Tates Creek High School. Upon graduating high school, I went to the University of Kentucky, where I graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. I earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky College of Law and subsequently passed the Kentucky Bar exam in 2013.. Determined to get into the courtroom as fast as possible, I applied for and was granted a limited practitioner’s license by the Kentucky Supreme Court. While some lawyers go their entire career without trying a case before a jury, I did just that, while still in law school by representing the Commonwealth of Kentucky prosecuting a felony case in Fayette Circuit Court. In addition, I successfully argued several hearings on behalf of the Fayette County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. With that intimate knowledge, I understand how prosecutors and law enforcement agencies develop and prosecute criminal cases.. After graduating law school, I began working for Fayette Circuit Judge Kimberly Bunnell as a staff attorney. In this capacity, I gained invaluable insight from the Court’s perspective and learned about the inner workings of a complicated court system.. In 2014, I joined a Lexington law firm. At first my practice was diverse handling criminal defense, personal injury, and family law litigation. After time, I discovered my true passion was defending individuals accused of crimes and misconduct. In 2019, Abe earned partnership stake in the firm.. In 2022, I founded Mashni Law and the mission is clear - to defend the innocent, seek mercy for those who have made mistakes, and protect my clients’ rights by ensuring they are treated in accordance with the standards and principles of justice. Legal issues don’t always arise between 9-5 on weekdays. That’s why I offer individualized attention to detail, concierge-level support, and most importantly a dedication to achieving results.. I have successfully tried several cases to jury. My jury trial experience includes federal drug trafficking and firearms, state felony crimes, state misdemeanor crimes, DUIs, and personal injury.. Regardless of the allegations, every single one of my clients are people first and foremost. Real people. People that have mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, sons, or daughters that love them dearly. When agreeing to represent someone, I understands the disastrous effects a criminal conviction can have on your career, relationships, reputation, and most importantly, freedom. I welcome the challenge each case presents, take pride in the trust my clients place in me, and aggressively fight for my clients in courts across Kentucky. That’s why I promise all my clients the following:. 1. I’m going to be available. I gives every client my cell phone. Law enforcement doesn’t just work Monday through Friday between 9-5. Neither do I.. 2. I’m going to give you 100%. While I can’t guarantee a particular outcome, I can guarantee attention to detail and effort while zealously advocating for my clients.. 3. I’m going to be honest. Whether it’s giving great news or bad news, I’m always going to give you straight answers.. Abe is a former “Big” brother and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass. When not volunteering his time or practicing law, Abe enjoys spending time with his wife, Ann, son, Isaac, daughter, Lucy, and bird dog, Cooper. He also is an avid golfer, hunter, and University of Kentucky sports fan.

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