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Daniel Fendley

Daniel Fendley has lived in Norton Commons, Kentucky.

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Daniel is an attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. He previously worked at Schurman Ackermann PLLC.

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Daniel is currently a judge for Kentucky's 12th District. He was appointed by the Kentucky Supreme Court and began serving on January 2, 2023.

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Daniel Fendley has a wife. He lives in Norton Commons.

Daniel is an attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP.

Daniel is currently a district court judge for Kentucky's 12th Judicial District.

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Daniel Fendley is from La Grange, Kentucky. He is married to his wife, Irina.

Daniel is a district court judge for Kentucky's 12th Judicial District. He previously worked as an attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP and Schurman Ackermann PLLC.

Daniel is currently a judge for the 12th Judicial District.

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- District court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases, as well as, small claims (involving $2,500 or less), landlord eviction cases, and cases related to domestic violence and abuse. 
- In Kentucky, there are 116 district court judges serving in 60 judicial districts.
- District court judges are elected for four-year terms in nonpartisan elections. Vacancies can be filled by the governor's appointment, with staggered elections ensuring that only some judges are elected each year.
- District court judges earn ​$141,761 annually. 