Atty. Michael Richard Slaughter

Atty. Michael Richard Slaughter

Michael Richard Slaughter is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, personal injury and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Western Kentucky University in 1967, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Louisville Louisville 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Michael Richard Slaughter at a glance

Michael Richard Slaughter is a Member based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Michael R. Slaughter. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1999) and U.S. Supreme Court (2004). Educated at Ohio Northern University (J.D., 1999) and Western Kentucky University (B.A. Western, 1967). Active member of Louisville and Kentucky Bar Associations Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys National Criminal Defense Attorneys. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael Richard Slaughter is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, personal injury and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Western Kentucky University in 1967, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Michael practices at Michael R. Slaughter in Louisville, KY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Richard Slaughter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Richard Slaughter 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.

Michael Richard Slaughter is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Kentucky →

Child Custody & Visitation

Michael Richard Slaughter is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Kentucky →

Wrongful Death

Michael Richard Slaughter is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Kentucky →

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.

Michael Richard Slaughter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →

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.

Michael Richard Slaughter is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 Louisville 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 Michael Richard Slaughter

Where is Michael Richard Slaughter's law office located?
Michael Richard Slaughter's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Michael R. Slaughter. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Richard Slaughter handle?
Michael Richard Slaughter focuses on divorce, child custody, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Michael Richard Slaughter practiced law?
Michael Richard Slaughter has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Michael Richard Slaughter go to law school?
Michael Richard Slaughter earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. Western, 1967).
How can I contact Michael Richard Slaughter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Ohio Northern University
- 1999
B.A. Western
Western Kentucky University
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2004

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