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Sara Michael Nicholson is from Louisville, Kentucky. She lives with her husband, and they have a daughter.

Sara is a judge for the Kentucky 30th District Court, 10th Division. She previously served as a law clerk in the county attorney's office. 

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Sara is a judge for the Kentucky 30th District Court, 10th Division. She previously served as a real estate attorney and a law clerk at the Jefferson County attorney's office. 

Sara is currently a judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court, 10th Division. She was first elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022.

Sara is currently a judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court, 10th Division. She was first elected in 2016 and is serving her 3rd term. 

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As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

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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. 