Carlisle Criminal Defense Lawyers

If You Are Charged With a Crime in Carlisle You Need Lawyers That Know Criminal Law Front and Back. Our Lexington Based Firm Handles Criminal Cases in Nicholas County and Throughout The Bluegrass.

There are few events in life more stressful than being charged with a crime. We have dedicated our careers to defending the accused, and as a result, we know the ins and outs of the criminal code. If you or a loved one have been convicted of a crime contact our Lexington criminal defense attorneys at Baldani Law Group to figure out what to do next. We can listen to the facts and help you decide what is best for you. For most cases in Nicholas County, there is no travel fee.

Call us now at (859) 259-0727 or contact us online to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

The Nicholas County Courthouse in Carlisle, KY

The Nicholas County Courthouse is staffed by Nicholas County Circuit Clerk Sandye Watkins.

Hours of Operation

• Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 8 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. (First and last Saturday unless otherwise posted)

Address

Nicholas County Courthouse
125 E. Main St.
Carlisle, KY 40311
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Phone Number

(859) 289-2336

Parking

Limited parking is available around the courthouse. Two-hour parking restrictions are sometimes enforced.

District Court vs. Circuit Court

In general, the district court presides over traffic cases and misdemeanors and the circuit court hears felony cases. Felony cases tend to originate in the district court at a preliminary hearing (though they can be directly indicted), and are transferred to Circuit Court if probable cause if found at the preliminary hearing and the grand jury chooses to indict. Our Carlisle Criminal Defense Lawyers defend cases in both Nicholas District and Circuit Court.

District Court Judges

Nicholas County is in the 18th District Court District. The other district courts in this district are in Pendleton, Harrison, and Robertson counties. The 50th District has one judge. He is:

1. Division 1: Charles W. Kuster Jr.

• The Honorable Judge Kuster has been on the bench since 2010.
• He earned his B.S. and J.D. from the University of Kentucky.

District Court Prosecutor

The County Attorney, the Honorable Dawn C. Letcher handles prosecution in Nicholas District Court. Her office handles the prosecution of traffic, misdemeanor, and felony preliminary hearings.