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Angela Fowler is a native Delawarean who graduated with honors from Dover High School in 1992 before going on to graduate cum laude in 1995 from the University of Delaware with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and a J.D. from Widener University School of Law in 1999. She was admitted to the Delaware Bar that same year and began her legal career as a civil Deputy for the Department of Justice representing the Division of Child Support Services. Angela left the Department of Justice to move to the Office of the Child Advocate in 2001 where she served as a downstate Deputy Child Advocate, representing abused and neglected children in Family Court proceedings for more than eight years. Angela left the Office of the Child Advocate to become a Hearing Officer for the Industrial Accident Board in October 2009 where she excelled until being appointed to the Family Court Bench as a Commissioner in Kent County in April 2014. Angela retired from the bench at the conclusion of her judicial term to embark on a private practice where she intends to continue working in areas of domestic relations, criminal defense, workers’ compensation and personal injury.. Angela has, throughout her professional career, also worked in a teaching capacity for Wilmington University, first in its Business Department and then in the Legal Studies Department where she has taught Ethics, Family Law, Employment Law and other law-related topics. She has been an active member of the academic community at Wilmington University, enjoying both her classroom interaction with students and the ongoing honor of working with students who have moved beyond her classroom.. In addition to a full professional schedule, Angela enjoys down time with her husband of more than 20 years, Gary, as well as her two sons, all of whom can often be found at a baseball ballpark near you.

I represent clients in all State Courts in Kent, Sussex, and New Castle Counties in all misdemeanor and felony matters, including DUI, traffic violations, drug crimes, violent crimes, property crimes, sex crimes, firearms offenses, and violations of probation.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

From Corydon, Indiana, Sunnye received her Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University Southeast, graduating with highest distinction, and her Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of law, Magna Cum Laude. Sunnye is admitted to practice in both Indiana and Kentucky. She particularly enjoys working in criminal defense and her favorite place to be is in the courtroom or preparing for trial or hearing. Sunnye actively practices in Clark, Floyd, Harrison, and Crawford, Washington, and Jefferson Counties.

In February, 1988, Mr. McCall took and passed the Indiana Bar Exam prior to graduating from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law.  After graduation from law school Mr. McCall passed the Kentucky Bar Examination and in October 1988, opened a private practice in Louisville, Kentucky.  Shortly into his private practice career, Mr. McCall was offered a position with the Clark County, Indiana Prosecuting Attorney as a Deputy Prosecutor, responsible for child support enforcment/collections and juvenile delinquency.  During Mr. McCall's 11 month career as a Deputy Prosecutor he won all of cases he prosecuted to trial.  In late 1989, Mr. McCall was hired as the Town of Selllersburg Municipal Attorney, shortly thereafter, Mr. McCall was appointed as a part-time Clark County Public Defender.  In addition, Mr. McCall was selected as legal counsel for the Clark County Division of Family and Children.  Mr. McCall also maintaied a limited private practice concerntrating in personal injury.  Mr. McCall has extensive experience in criminal law and he has successfully taken a substanital number of criminal cases to jury trial.  He has written and successfully argued several appeals on both criminal and civil matters. Mr. McCall has defended several high profile criminal cases in Southern Indiana in his 28 years of practice.  Mr. McCall is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern and Sourthern Districts of Indiana, the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky and the Sixth Circuit United States Court of Appeals.. Mr. McCall has represented thousands of individuals charged with criminal offenses in Indiana and Kentucky.  In addition, Mr. McCall represents Pinnacle Properties Companies LLC, SSK Communties, LLC., and   Abstract & Title Co., Inc.

Brenda Popplewell limits her practice to Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Student Rights, and Appeals. She represents clients in state court throughout Kentucky and in federal court in Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, and Michigan.. Our primary goal is to give our clients their best chance of success. We are selective in the cases we accept, choosing to focus our time, energy, and resources on fewer cases. We work hard to protect you and to help you determine the strategy that works best for you.. Brenda is a tireless crusader against discrimination and has devoted her career to fighting for her clients’ constitutional rights, civil rights, and freedom.. Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed.. --Proverbs 31:8 New Living Translation