Kristina is from Louisville, Kentucky. She attended Western Kentucky University. She has a law degree from the University of Louisville.

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Kristina Marie Garvey is from Louisville, Kentucky. She attended Western Kentucky University. She has a law degree from the University of Louisville.

Kristina is a domestic violence prosecutor. She works at the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office. She previously served in the office’s general criminal division, handling drug, assault, and traffic cases, and worked as a law clerk in its civil division while in law school.

Kristina previously worked as a domestic violence prosecutor at the county attorney’s office and as a law clerk in its civil division while in law school.

Kristina Marie Garvey is currently a judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court, 3rd Division. She was first elected in 2019 and is serving her first term.

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Kristina is currently a judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court, 3rd Division. She was first elected in 2019.

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Plans to ensure defendants understand their charges and ensure they have an attorney.

- Plans to ensure defendants understand their charges and ensure they have an attorney.

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As of March 10, 2026, Kristina Marie Garvey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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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 domestic violence prosecutor, reviewed the charges individuals were arrested for, determined which cases and charges would be tried in court, drafted and filed documents and warrants, prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government, and provided sentencing recommendations for convicted felons.

- 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 domestic violence prosecutor, reviewed the charges individuals were arrested for, determined which cases and charges would be tried in court, drafted and filed documents and warrants, prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government, and provided sentencing recommendations for convicted felons.

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Kristina Marie Garvey

As a prosecutor in the county attorney's office, she has handled thousands of cases across various divisions, including domestic violence and general criminal cases, gaining extensive courtroom experience.

- 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. 