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Atty. Richard Joseph Head

Atty. Richard Joseph Head

Richard Joseph Head is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, criminal defense, personal injury and 5 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Brescia College in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Louisville Louisville 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Joseph Head at a glance

Richard Joseph Head is a Member based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Richard J. Head, PLLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on car accidents, divorce, dui/dwi, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Kentucky U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western District of Kentucky, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth (1983). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 1983) and Brescia College (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Kentucky Bar Association. Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard Joseph Head is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, criminal defense, personal injury and 5 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Brescia College in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Richard practices at Richard J. Head, PLLC in Louisville, KY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Joseph Head's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard Joseph Head handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

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

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Divorce

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

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Richard Joseph Head is one of 29,976 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Kentucky →

Wrongful Death

Richard Joseph Head 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.

Richard Joseph Head 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 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 Richard Joseph Head

Where is Richard Joseph Head's law office located?
Richard Joseph Head's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Richard J. Head, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Joseph Head handle?
Richard Joseph Head focuses on car accidents, divorce, dui/dwi, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Richard Joseph Head practiced law?
Richard Joseph Head has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Richard Joseph Head go to law school?
Richard Joseph Head earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Richard Joseph Head for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Joseph Head directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard Joseph Head received?
Richard Joseph Head's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Louisville
- 1983
B.A.
Brescia College
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Kentucky U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western District of Kentucky, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth
Admitted: 1983

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