Practice Areas

Kentucky family courts are guided by statutory law and a strong focus on the best interests of the child, while also ensuring that parents and guardians receive due process and fair treatment. Family law cases can move quickly and often involve overlapping court systems, including District Court, Family Court, and Juvenile Court.

These matters may include divorce, child custody and timesharing, child support, dependency, neglect, and abuse cases, termination of parental rights, paternity, and protective orders. Jacob Turner-Barrett focuses on guiding clients through these matters with care, clarity, and strong advocacy, while always keeping the best interests of the client and/or children at the forefront.

Criminal charges can place a person’s freedom, reputation, and future at risk. Whether facing a misdemeanor or felony offense, having a knowledgeable advocate is critical from the very beginning of a case.

Criminal charges can carry serious and lasting consequences. Jacob Turner-Barrett represents clients in criminal matters in Kentucky District and Circuit Courts, providing strategic defense through careful case evaluation, motion practice, negotiation, and trial advocacy when necessary. He understands the importance of protecting constitutional rights at every stage of the process.

Juvenile cases require a different approach than adult cases, as the legal system balances accountability with rehabilitation and long-term outcomes. Kentucky juvenile courts handle matters including status offenses, delinquency cases, dependency, neglect and abuse proceedings, and transfer-eligible offenses.

Jacob Turner-Barrett has substantial experience representing juveniles in both juvenile court proceedings and juvenile criminal matters. He understands the unique legal standards governing youth, the potential long-term consequences of juvenile adjudications, and the importance of protecting a young person’s future. His representation focuses on safeguarding constitutional rights while advocating for outcomes that recognize the developmental and rehabilitative goals of the juvenile justice system.