“ From getting called to jury duty to simply coming to the courthouse to watch dockets open to the public, citizens can learn how the court works and share the education they receive. ” Judge Josephine Buckner
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O ur judicial system works best when citizens participate,” says Jefferson County District Court Judge Josephine Buckner. “From getting called to jury duty to simply coming to the courthouse to watch dockets open to the public, citizens can learn how the court works and share the education they receive.” Judge Buckner, who hails from Pikeville, Kentucky, received a BA in English Literature from UofL and her Juris Doctorate from Chase College of Law at NKU. As a practicing attorney and trial lawyer, Buckner served as a public defender and a prosecutor. She served as the Legal Aid Society Domestic Violence Advocacy Program Director, practiced civil matters of personal injury, and assisted in civil rights cases. Judge Buckner is a bar member in Kentucky and Georgia and was appointed to the bench by Governor Andy Beshear in August 2021. Her wide-ranging legal experience across the Commonwealth sets Judge Buckner apart as she seeks to lead by trying to understand local communities and various cultures. “I treat all people I meet with respect and dignity and see people as individuals,” she says. “I practiced with an eye that allowed me to share the law as a lawyer and now I rule under the law as a judge.” She hopes to inspire others by working hard and acting responsibly. “I smile a lot, too. I want people I meet to know that I start from a place of respect and love.” JUDGE JOSEPHINE BUCKNER
Jefferson County District Court | kycourts.gov
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