Atty. Derek George Gordon
Derek George Gordon is a lawyer practicing criminal law, state and federal, domestic relations and 1 other area of law. Derek received a B.S. degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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Derek George Gordon is a criminal defense and family law attorney based in Lexington, Kentucky. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1985), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky Indiana (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1987). Educated at Claude W. Pettit College of Law (J.D., 1984) and Eastern Kentucky University (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek George Gordon is a lawyer practicing criminal law, state and federal, domestic relations and 1 other area of law
- Derek received a B.S. degree from Eastern Kentucky University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Derek practices in Lexington, KY
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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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