Bio

Education

Graduated High School Millersburg Military Institute 1968
University of Kentucky BA, Double Major Economics and Political Science 1972
University of Louisville College of Law 1986. Admitted to practice in Kentucky 1986

Courts Admitted to Practice

Kentucky State Court 1986
U.S. District Court Eastern District Kentucky 1986
U.S. District Court Western District Kentucky 1986
U.S. District Court Southern District Indiana 2001
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee 2016
U.S. Court Of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit 1992
U.S. Court Of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit 2003
have appeared in the U.S. District Court for the District Of South Carolina 2014
have appeared in the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana 2015
have appeared in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio 2016-2018
have appeared in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana 2018
have appeared in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, 2020
have appeared in Ohio State Court 2016-2018

Trial Experience

Have tried cases to verdict before juries in:

U.S. District Court Eastern District Of Kentucky
U.S. District Court Western District Of Kentucky
U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
Kentucky State Court
Ohio State Court

Appellate Argument

Have given oral argument in:

U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit
Kentucky State Court of Appeals

Professional Memberships

National Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers Life Member
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Federal Bar Association
Association of Federal Defense Attorneys
Kentucky Bar Association
Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
AVVO

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For over 35 years, Attorney William M. Butler, Jr. has represented thousands of people accused of serious crimes, and he can help you too. For immediate assistance, call (502) 237-0871 to speak to William M. Butler Jr, or contact him via email to schedule your initial confidential consultation.

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