Jefferson District Court

Hon. David L. Holton II, Judge
Division 8

DAVID L. HOLTON II

PROFILE
Accomplished attorney with nineteen years experience in the private practice of law and with the Jefferson County Attorney's Office. A strong background in family, civil, and criminal law. Appointed to the Bench of Jefferson District Court April 2008.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
Jefferson District Court Judge, April 2008-present

  * Presides over criminal district court cases

JEFFERSON COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Prosecutor, 1989-2008

  * Handled numerous criminal cases in district court
  * Conducted many probable cause hearings and criminal bench and jury trials.

PRIVATE LAW PRACTICE
Attorney, 1989-2008

  * Represented clients in family, circuit, probate and bankruptcy court

KENTUCKY OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION
Hearing Officer, 1992~1996

  * Presided over OSHA Violation Hearings

EDUCATION
University of Kentucky College of Law
Juris Doctor

Morehead State University
Bachelor of Arts Degree

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Southwest United Way Board
Kentucky Council on Higher Education
Morehead State Board of Regents
Southwest YMCA Board
Kentucky Community Service Commission