Legal work for Jefferson County
Jefferson County Attorney's Office
We prosecute misdemeanors and juvenile cases in District Court, establish and enforce child support, and advise Louisville Metro Government. Start with the task you came here to do.
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Civil Division
Serves as counsel to Louisville Metro Government and its agencies, and collects delinquent real estate and personal property taxes through the Tax Division. Go to Civil DivisionCriminal Division
Prosecutes misdemeanors, traffic and juvenile cases in Jefferson District Court, and staffs Family Court and the Domestic Violence Intake Center. Go to Criminal Division
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Open records request
Kentucky Open Records Act
Restitution recovery
Collection for crime victims
Make a child support payment
Pay online, by phone or by mail
File a criminal complaint
Misdemeanors in District Court
File a juvenile complaint
Cases involving minors
Domestic Violence Intake Center
Help filing a protective order
File for guardianship
For an adult unable to manage affairs
Pay delinquent property tax
Real estate and personal property
DUI first offender diversion
Eligibility and how to apply
Casey’s Law / Tim’s Law petition
Court-ordered treatment
Drive Safe Louisville
Traffic safety program sessions
Bad check recovery
For merchants and individuals
The County Attorney
Mike O’Connell
The County Attorney is elected by the voters of Jefferson County. The office prosecutes misdemeanor and juvenile cases, represents Louisville Metro Government in civil matters, and runs the county’s child support program.
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