Atty. William Kautz

Atty. William Kautz

William Kautz has been with Edwards and Kautz since its beginning in 2007. He joined with Mark because of Mark Edward’s reputation as a successful and experienced Personal Injury attorney.

Paducah Paducah 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About William Kautz at a glance

William Kautz is an Attorney based in Paducah, Kentucky, practicing at Edwards & Kautz Law Firm. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1978) and U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois (1990). Educated at Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law (J.D. With, 1978) and Northern Kentucky University (B.A. With, 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Paducah, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Kautz has been with Edwards and Kautz since its beginning in 2007
  • He joined with Mark because of Mark Edward’s reputation as a successful and experienced Personal Injury attorney
  • He enjoys the challenges of helping people as a criminal defense attorney
  • William is a partner at the firm and focuses his practice on criminal defense
  • He believes in the pursuit of Justice
  • And he has prosecuted and defended hundreds of cases from DUI to capital murder
  • He also deals with appeals
  • He says, “Criminal defense attorneys are the guardians of our Constitution of Rights.” He has practiced only Criminal Law for thirty years
  • During that time he has been a prosecutor, a public defender and private lawyer
  • He has appeared in both Federal and State Courts
  • William graduated from law school at Salmon P. Chase in 1978
  • He graduated from Northern Kentucky University in 1975 with Bachelor of Science in Business
  • He served as McCracken County Bar Association President
  • William is married to Latisha Kinsey Kautz
  • He has two children
  • Charlie is now a Chiropractor and Sami works in the hotel industry
  • He enjoys boating, traveling and playing golf

Practice Areas Explained

William Kautz's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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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 Paducah 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 William Kautz

Where is William Kautz's law office located?
William Kautz's law practice is located in Paducah, Kentucky. The firm is Edwards & Kautz Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Kautz handle?
William Kautz focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has William Kautz practiced law?
William Kautz has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William Kautz go to law school?
William Kautz earned their education at (J.D. With, 1978); (B.A. With, 1975).
How can I contact William Kautz for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Kautz received?
William Kautz's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D. With
Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law
- 1978
B.A. With
Northern Kentucky University
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1990

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