Atty. James Cedric Deaton

Atty. James Cedric Deaton

James Cedric Deaton is a lawyer practicing family law, personal injury, estate planning and 17 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Eastern Kentucky University, and has been licensed for 9 years.

Fort Mitchell Fort Mitchell 9 yrs experience 9 year
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Profile Summary

About James Cedric Deaton at a glance

James Cedric Deaton is a Member based in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, practicing at The Law Office of James C. Deaton, PLC. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, car accidents, child custody, and trusts. Admitted to practice in Kentucky United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky (2017). Educated at Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University (J.D., 2017) and Eastern Kentucky University B.S. Political Science (—). Serands clients in Fort Mitchell, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Cedric Deaton is a lawyer practicing family law, personal injury, estate planning and 17 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Eastern Kentucky University, and has been licensed for 9 years
  • James practices at The Law Office of James C. Deaton, PLC in Fort Mitchell, KY

Practice Areas Explained

James Cedric Deaton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Cedric Deaton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Wills

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Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Cedric Deaton is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Kentucky →

Child Custody & Visitation

James Cedric Deaton is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Kentucky →

Trusts

James Cedric Deaton is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kentucky →

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 Fort Mitchell 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Cedric Deaton

Where is James Cedric Deaton's law office located?
James Cedric Deaton's law practice is located in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. The firm is The Law Office of James C. Deaton, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Cedric Deaton handle?
James Cedric Deaton focuses on divorce, wills, car accidents, child custody, trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has James Cedric Deaton practiced law?
James Cedric Deaton has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did James Cedric Deaton go to law school?
James Cedric Deaton earned their education at (J.D., 2017); (—).
How can I contact James Cedric Deaton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University
- 2017
Eastern Kentucky University B.S. Political Science
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Kentucky United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 2017

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