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Jason earned bachelor's degrees in history and political science and his law degree from the University of Kentucky. He is married and has 2 children. 

Jason previously worked as a private attorney for Thomas, Arvin & Fleming law firm and in his own practice.

Jason Fleming is a judge on the 3rd Judicial Circuit.

As of August 20, 2024, Jason Fleming’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Judicial Philosophy

As a state circuit court judge, oversees civil cases involving disputes with alleged damages over $5,000, the prosecution of criminal offenses and felonies, the administration of divorce, parental rights, adoption, and domestic abuse proceedings, hears applications for court orders that halt cases as well as compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As a legal associate/attorney at Thomas, Arvin & Fleming, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a managing partner at Jason Shea Fleming, Attorney at Law, PLLC, oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice.

- As a state circuit court judge, oversees civil cases involving disputes with alleged damages over $5,000, the prosecution of criminal offenses and felonies, the administration of divorce, parental rights, adoption, and domestic abuse proceedings, hears applications for court orders that halt cases as well as compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As a legal associate/attorney at Thomas, Arvin & Fleming, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a managing partner at Jason Shea Fleming, Attorney at Law, PLLC, oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored legal associates, and guided growth in the firm’s areas of legal practice.

Legal Experience

Ethics & Conduct

Volunteered with Westwood Senior Homes, providing housing to low-income senior citizens.

- Volunteered with Westwood Senior Homes, providing housing to low-income senior citizens.

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Jason Fleming

Jason Fleming is currently a judge on the 3rd Judicial Circuit.

As a family court judge, dealt with "the most sensitive and personal issues that come before the court system."

Served as a member of the treatment team for the Christian County Juvenile Drug Court from 2001 to 2006.

Served on the Hopkinsville-Christian County Street Crimes Task Force from 2002-2003 and 2005.

Believes in enhancing judicial administration through education, and presented on "DVOS/IPOS a Primer" at the 2021 Christian County Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Summit.

Believes in educating judges on domestic violence, interpersonal violence, stalking, and sexual assault to enhance judicial administration.

Believes in promoting mindfulness practices for judges to enhance their well-being and decision-making.

Believes in enhancing judicial administration through collaboration, as demonstrated by the 2021 webinar on "Crossing State Lines, ICPC" (Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children) with the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) and the Department of Child Services (DCBS).

Believes a good Court of Appeals judge must have "wisdom, discernment, and a commitment to upholding the principles of fairness."

Believes in making decisions with compassion and understanding while adhering to the law.

Believes in being fair, demonstrating legal ability, and showing dedication to the rule of law.

Believes every judicial decision should "seek the truth and the preservation of justice for every litigant before the Court."

Believes in upholding constitutional principles, as demonstrated by receiving the Amry and Mary Belle Vandenbosh Award for outstanding paper in Constitutional Law in 1994.

Admitted to the Kentucky Bar Association in 1997.

Served as state legal counsel for the Kentucky State Jaycees from 2000 to 2006.

Belongs to the Christian County Bar Association.

Has taught attorneys and judges on the local, state, and national level and has been involved in nearly 75 presentations during his career.

Member of the New Lawyers Division for multiple years.

Received the Kentucky Bar Association Pro Bono Award multiple times.

Served as chair of the Housing Authority of Hopkinsville from 2001 to 2006.

Served as vice-president of the Christian County Youth Advisory Council in 2002.

Served as a board member for a multi-million dollar public service corporation providing low income housing for about one-tenth of the city of Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Served on the Board of Directors for the Child Abuse Council from 2001 to 2006.

Previously volunteered with the Humane Society from 2001 to 2006.

Served on the Board of Directors for the Pennyrile Child Advocacy Center from 2001 to 2006.

Member of the United Way's Recruiting Team for Professional Division from 1998 to 2000.

As of September 23, 2024, Jason Fleming’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jason Fleming is currently a Circuit Judge for the Christian County Family Court, Division 3 of the 3rd Judicial Circuit. He previously served as an Assistant Christian County Attorney from 1998 to 2006 and was in private practice with Thomas, Arvin & Fleming from 1997 to 2000, and had a solo practice from 2000 to 2003.

- The Court of Appeals hears nearly all types of cases appealed from a lower-level trial court, such as a district or circuit court. Cases are not retried, only the record of the original trial is reviewed. 
- Cases before the Court of Appeals are decided by a three-judge panel. Panels do not sit permanently in one location but move around the state to hear cases.  
- Appellate judges are elected for eight-year terms in nonpartisan elections from seven appellate districts. Vacancies can be filled by the governor's appointment, with staggered elections ensuring that only some judges are elected each year.
- Appellate judges earn $163,292 annually.