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Kimberly Geoghegan earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Western Kentucky University and a law degree from the University of Louisville School of Law. She lives in Bowling Green with her husband, with whom she has two children.

Kimberly is a judge for Warren District Court. She was appointed to this position in 2021. Before taking the bench, she worked as a prosecutor for over 25 years. She served as first assistant commonwealth attorney for Warren County from 2005 to 2021. She also worked as an attorney for the Warren County Drug Task Force from 1997 to 2003 and as an assistant commonwealth attorney for Simpson and Allen Counties from 1995 to 1996. 

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Kimberly is a judge for Warren District Court. Before taking the bench, she served as first assistant commonwealth attorney for Warren County. She also worked as an attorney for the Warren County Drug Task Force and as an assistant commonwealth attorney for Simpson and Allen Counties. 

Kimberly is currently a judge of the Kentucky 8th District Court. She was appointed to the court on July 27, 2021, and assumed office on August 15, 2021. Before her appointment, she served as the Warren County First Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney from 2005 to 2021.

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Kimberly is currently a judge of the Kentucky 8th District Court. She was appointed to the court in 2021.

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Plans on expanding the use of technology in our court system.

- Plans on expanding the use of technology in our court system.

Judicial Administration

As of March 10, 2026, Kimberly Geoghegan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Philosophy

Instituted Teen Court in Warren County to provide a platform for youth to learn about the justice system and engage in community service.

Member of the Bowling Green Rotary Club and the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce.

Previously served as president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary of the Bowling Green-Warren County Bar Association and served on its board of directors.

Served on the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors and the Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center board

Served as a team member of Growing Up Safe and vice president of membership for the Bowling Green Junior Woman's Club.

- Instituted Teen Court in Warren County to provide a platform for youth to learn about the justice system and engage in community service.
- Member of the Bowling Green Rotary Club and the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Previously served as president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary of the Bowling Green-Warren County Bar Association and served on its board of directors.
- Served on the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors and the Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center board
- Served as a team member of Growing Up Safe and vice president of membership for the Bowling Green Junior Woman's Club.

Community Involvement

Ethics & Conduct

As a judge of the Kentucky 8th District Court since August 15, 2021, oversees various legal cases within the district court system.

As a district court judge for over 4 years, Kim oversees traffic cases and civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, and grants applications for search and arrest warrants. She has also instituted a teen court program in Warren County to provide early intervention for juvenile offenders.

- As a district court judge for over 4 years, Kim oversees traffic cases and civil and criminal jury and non-jury trials, and grants applications for search and arrest warrants. She has also instituted a teen court program in Warren County to provide early intervention for juvenile offenders.

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Kimberly Geoghegan

Kim Geoghegan has a strong commitment to her community, demonstrated by her long-term residency in Bowling Green since 1987 and a career in public service.

As the Warren County First Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney since 1996, Geoghegan has extensive legal 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. 