Louisville Courthouses
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Louisville. It’s the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the fourth largest city in the United States boasting a population of over 2 million people. The city is notable for many things -- the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Abbey River Road, the largest Beatles Festival in the world, and the infamous Louisville Slugger.
If you’re a “Louisvillian” living in the Derby City, you know there are a myriad of courthouses within Jefferson County. If you have a criminal, civil, probate or family law matter, it’s likely in one of the circuit or district courts.
Here we’ve highlighted several key court systems you’ll most likely encounter: the Kentucky Court of Appeals, the Jefferson County Circuit and District Courts, the U.S District Court for the Southern District of Texas, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Jefferson County State Courts
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Kentucky Court of Appeals
Jefferson County Judicial Center Appellate Courtroom, 10th Floor, 700 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Tel: (502) 595-3440Parking: Limited metered street parking may be available. There are several public parking garages in the area. You are strongly encouraged to take public transportation.
Note: The Court of Appeals travels throughout the state. Call to learn when court will be in session. If you are requesting an appeal, call the courthouse directly or seek legal assistance.
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Louis D. Brandeis Hall of Justice
600 W. Jefferson St., Room 2008
Louisville, KY 40202
Tel: (502) 595-2391Divisions: Civil District and Small Claims, Criminal District and Traffic Court, Mental Inquest and Guardianship, Domestic Violence, Juvenile, Probate, and Expungements.
Parking: Limited metered street parking may be available. There are several public parking garages in the area. You are strongly encouraged to take public transportation.
Note: If you need a caffeine fix, check out Please & Thank You. It’s a café and record shop. Don’t miss the Spanish Latte.
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Jefferson County Judicial Center
700 W. Jefferson St.
Louisville, KY 40202
Tel: (502) 595-3007Divisions: Civil Circuit Division, Criminal Circuit Division, and Family Division.
Parking: Limited metered street parking may be available. There are several public parking garages in the area. You are strongly encouraged to take public transportation.
Note: If you are here during the lunch hour, check out Toast on Market for some Drowned Eggs and Lemon Soufflé Pancakes. They are closed on Mondays.
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Division of Driver’s License
514 W. Liberty St.
Louisville, KY 40202
Tel: (502) 595-4924Divisions: Driver's License Renewals, Permits, License Plates, Identification Cards, Processes Citations and Payments.
Note: This division has five branches throughout Jefferson County. Call to find the nearest location.
Federal Courts
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District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
Gene Snyder Federal Courthouse, 601 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
Tel: (270) 393-2500Note: This court handles all federal cases. If you have a criminal matter you may contact the Federal Prosecutor or the Federal Community Defender. This location also houses the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
Parking: Limited metered street parking may be available. Public parking garage is located on 7th Street and paid parking lots are available on Broadway. You are strongly encouraged to take public transportation.
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