Atty. Dennis William Shepherd

Atty. Dennis William Shepherd

Dennis William Shepherd is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, litigation, criminal law and 5 other areas of law. Dennis has been licensed for 44 years.

Lexington Lexington 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Dennis William Shepherd at a glance

Dennis William Shepherd is a criminal defense, employment, litigation, government, and military attorney based in Lexington, Kentucky. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1982). Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Dennis William Shepherd is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, litigation, criminal law and 5 other areas of law
  • Dennis has been licensed for 44 years
  • Dennis practices in Lexington, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Dennis William Shepherd's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dennis William Shepherd handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Dennis William Shepherd is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Kentucky →

Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Dennis William Shepherd is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Kentucky →

Military Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lexington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Dennis William Shepherd's law office located?
Dennis William Shepherd's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dennis William Shepherd handle?
Dennis William Shepherd focuses on criminal defense, employment, litigation, government, military. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Dennis William Shepherd practiced law?
Dennis William Shepherd has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
How can I contact Dennis William Shepherd for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1982

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