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Lawyers in Louisville, KY

803 law firms. Choose a practice area to narrow the list.

Browse law firms in Louisville by practice area, check each lawyer's license with the Kentucky Bar Association, and contact firms directly.

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Finding a lawyer in Louisville

Louisville is Kentucky's largest city and sits in Jefferson County, where civil and criminal cases are generally handled by the county's circuit and district courts. As the state's largest legal market, Louisville has firms covering nearly every practice area, from large firms serving businesses to smaller practices focused on family and criminal law.

Practice areas people search for in Louisville

  • Personal Injury lawyers in Louisville handle car accidents and other cases involving negligence.
  • Family & Divorce lawyers work through divorce, custody and property division for Jefferson County residents.
  • Criminal Defense lawyers represent people facing charges in the county's courts.
  • DUI & DWI lawyers focus specifically on driving-under-the-influence cases.
  • Employment lawyers take on wrongful termination and workplace disputes.
  • Estate Planning & Probate lawyers help with wills, trusts and settling an estate.
  • Business lawyers work with Louisville companies on contracts, formation and disputes.
  • Workers' Compensation lawyers handle claims for injuries suffered on the job.

How to choose a lawyer in Louisville

Confirm the lawyer's license is active with the Kentucky Bar Association, which also shows any public disciplinary history. Ask about experience specifically with Jefferson County's courts, since local procedure can differ from other parts of the state. Get clear on billing — contingency, hourly or flat fee — and put that agreement in writing. A first consultation is a good chance to see whether the firm has handled cases like yours before.

Free and low-cost help

Louisville has legal aid organizations that assist lower-income residents with civil matters such as housing, family law and public benefits, and the Kentucky Bar Association's referral service can connect you with a local attorney for a modest consultation fee. Law schools in the area run legal clinics staffed by supervised students, and Jefferson County's courts publish self-help materials for small claims and similar matters people often handle on their own.

For a specific case type, try a practice-specific list, such as personal injury lawyers in Louisville or business lawyers in Louisville. If you're open to firms elsewhere in the state, lawyers in Lexington is another well-covered market.

Lawyers in Kentucky

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different — talk to a licensed Kentucky attorney about your situation.

Updated 2026-09-28.