Atty. Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr.

Atty. Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr.

Mr. Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr. is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business planning, criminal defense and 14 other areas of law.

Russellville Russellville 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr. at a glance

Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr. is a Circuit Judge based in Russellville, Kentucky. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, contracts, probate, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1995), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1995), Kentucky (1996), and Tennessee (2013). Educated at Georgia State University (J.D., 1995) and Berry College (B.S., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Russellville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr. is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, business planning, criminal defense and 14 other areas of law
  • Joe received a B.S. degree from Berry College in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Joe practices in Russellville, KY

Practice Areas Explained

Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr. is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Kentucky →

Trusts

Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr. is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kentucky →

Contracts

Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr. is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Kentucky →

Probate

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Russellville 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 Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr.

Where is Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr.'s law office located?
Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr.'s law practice is located in Russellville, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr. handle?
Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr. focuses on wills, trusts, contracts, probate, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr. practiced law?
Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr. has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr. go to law school?
Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1992).
How can I contact Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr. received?
Joe Wayne Hendricks, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgia State University
- 1995
B.S.
Berry College
- 1992

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Admitted: 1995
Kentucky
Admitted: 1996
Tennessee
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Admitted: 2013

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