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Kimberly was born in Lexington, Kentucky. She has a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of Kentucky. She currently serves as the usher board president at Historic Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church.

Kimberly previously worked as a legal assistant to Lou Anna Red Corn and assistant commonwealth's attorney in the Fayette County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.

Kimberly Baird is the current Fayette County commonwealth's attorney for Judicial Circuit 22. She was first appointed in 2022, elected in 2023, and is serving her 1st term. 

As a county attorney in the Fayette County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, oversees civil and criminal prosecutions, works with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provides legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

As an assistant attorney  in the Fayette County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.

As a legal assistant in the Fayette County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, researched and drafted legal documents, organized court filings, and maintained information on the status and deadlines of ongoing cases.

Serves as a member of the office’s Special Victim’s Unit which focuses on prosecuting crimes committed against children in Fayette County.

- As a county attorney in the Fayette County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, oversees civil and criminal prosecutions, works with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provides legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.
- As an assistant attorney  in the Fayette County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.
- As a legal assistant in the Fayette County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, researched and drafted legal documents, organized court filings, and maintained information on the status and deadlines of ongoing cases.
- Serves as a member of the office’s Special Victim’s Unit which focuses on prosecuting crimes committed against children in Fayette County.

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Kimberly Baird

Kimberly was born in Lexington, Kentucky. She earned a bachelor's degree and law degree from the University of Kentucky. She currently serves as the usher board president at Historic Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church.

Kimberly Baird is the current Fayette County commonwealth's attorney for Judicial Circuit 22. She was first appointed in 2022, elected in 2023, and is serving her first term. She co-chairs the Legal Committee of the Fayette County Juvenile Treatment Court Steering Committee.

- As a county attorney in the Fayette County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, oversees civil and criminal prosecutions, works with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provides legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.
- As an assistant attorney  in the Fayette County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.
- As a legal assistant in the Fayette County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, researched and drafted legal documents, organized court filings, and maintained information on the status and deadlines of ongoing cases.

Serves as a member of the National District Attorney’s Association, and serves on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

- Serves as a member of the office’s Special Victim’s Unit which focuses on prosecuting crimes committed against children in Fayette County.
- Serves as a member of the National District Attorney’s Association, and serves on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

- The commonwealth's attorney is the highest law enforcement official in a given jurisdiction. 
- A commonwealth’s attorney is responsible for prosecuting felony crimes. For example, they decide whether or not to charge for crimes such as assault, stalking, or kidnapping. 
- A commonwealth's attorney has the authority to investigate persons, grant immunity to witnesses and accused criminals, and plea bargain with defendants.
- Commonwealth's attorneys are elected in partisan elections for terms of 6 years. 