Mt. Vernon Criminal Defense Lawyers | Baldani Law Group

If You Are Charged With a Crime in Mt. Vernon You Need Lawyers That Know Criminal Law Front and Back. Our Lexington Based Firm Handles Criminal Cases in Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle County Courthouse in Mt. Vernon, KY

The Rockcastle County Courthouse is staffed by Rockcastle County Circuit Clerk Eliza Jane York.

Hours of Operation

• Monday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: Closed

Address

Rockcastle County Courthouse Annex
205 E. Main St., Room 102
Mt. Vernon, KY 40456
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Phone Number

(606) 256-2581
(606) 256-2433

Parking

Parking is on the side and front of the Rockcastle Annex building. There is a city parking lot across the street in front of the courthouse.

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 Mt. Vernon Criminal Defense Lawyers defend cases in both Rockcastle District and Circuit Court.

District Court Judges

Rockcastle County is in the 28th District Court District. The other district court in this district is in Pulaski County. The 28th District has two judges:

1. Division 1: Jeffrey Scott Lawless

• The Honorable Judge Lawless has been on the bench since 2005.
• He earned his B.S. and J.D. from the University of Kentucky.

2. Division 2: Kathryn G. Wood

• The Honorable Judge Wood has been on the bench since 2005.
• She earned her B.S. from EKU and her J.D. from NKU.

District Court Prosecutor

The County Attorney, the Honorable Jeremy Rowe handles prosecution in Rockcastle District Court. His office handles the prosecution of traffic, misdemeanor, and felony preliminary hearings.