Criminal Defense Attorney Western Kentucky

Pay: $70,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Defend clients facing life-changing criminal charges and protect their rights, freedom, and futures.
• Enjoy the freedom to work from home between court appearances while maintaining an active courtroom practice.
• Take ownership of criminal cases, advocate for clients, and sharpen your trial skills.
• Work alongside experienced criminal defense attorneys who value initiative, collaboration, and professional development.
• Transition your courtroom experience into private practice with a supportive legal team.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, 401(k), paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Location: Hybrid – Bowling Green, Owensboro, or Northern Kentucky (Cincinnati Area). We offer a flexible hybrid work environment that combines the convenience of working from home with meaningful courtroom experience. We're especially interested in attorneys located in Bowling Green, Owensboro, and the Northern Kentucky suburbs of Cincinnati. Travel throughout Kentucky for court appearances is required.

Note: Active Kentucky Bar membership and hands-on experience representing clients in criminal court are required. We welcome applications from public defenders, criminal defense associates, solo practitioners, and attorneys returning to criminal law practice.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a growing criminal defense law firm dedicated to protecting our clients' rights and pursuing the best possible outcomes. Our team handles meaningful DUI, felony, and other criminal matters across Kentucky. We believe in strong courtroom advocacy, thoughtful legal strategies, and giving our attorneys the support and independence they need to succeed.

Job Description

• Represent clients in criminal defense matters, including DUI, felony, and misdemeanor cases.
• Manage criminal cases from initial consultation through resolution, including hearings, negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Appear in Kentucky courts, advocate for clients, and present persuasive legal arguments.
• Investigate criminal allegations, review evidence, and develop effective defense strategies.
• Negotiate with prosecutors and pursue favorable outcomes for clients.
• Prepare legal motions, pleadings, and other case-related documents.
• Communicate directly with clients and guide them through the criminal justice process.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys while independently managing assigned matters.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Kentucky.
• 1+ years of criminal defense or directly related criminal law experience.
• Prior experience personally representing clients in criminal court.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Kentucky for court appearances.
• Public defender, private criminal defense, and solo criminal practice backgrounds are welcome.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, the excitement of meaningful courtroom advocacy, and the opportunity to build a rewarding criminal defense career. Whether you're a public defender ready to explore private practice or an experienced attorney looking for greater flexibility and growth, our team offers an environment where your experience and contributions matter.

JPC-2723

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: KY bar license, 1+ yrs of criminal defense exp

• Required Years as Associate: 1+

• Salary bands:

• 1–2 years: 70,000–85,000

• 3–5 years: 85,000–105,000

• 6+ years: 105,000–120,000+

• Senior attorneys: Higher compensation may be considered based on experience, per client

Submission Email / Name: Tyler - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Growing Kentucky criminal defense firm hiring a hybrid Criminal Defense Attorney to manage DUI, felony, and other criminal cases. Public defenders, private defense associates, and solo practitioners are strong fits. Must have Kentucky Bar membership, hands-on criminal courtroom experience, and ability to travel statewide.

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New Job Order Alert

• Client job title: Criminal Defense Attorney – Western Kentucky

• Location: Bowling Green, Owensboro, Northern Kentucky (Cincinnati suburbs)

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 1+

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Criminal Defense Attorney, Public Defender, Assistant Public Defender, Criminal Trial Attorney, DUI Defense Attorney, Criminal Litigation Associate, Solo Criminal Defense Attorney

• # of hires needed: 1