James is married to his wife, Tiffany, and together they raise 3 children. He is an associate professor of criminal justice at WKCTC and an active Rotarian. M

James has nearly 20 years of experience in the McCracken County court system, having worked as a civil attorney, prosecutor, and defense attorney. He also served as an assistant county attorney and a public defender.

WPSD Local 6, Beshear appoints James Mills as interim District Court Judge to replace Judge Hollowell, who died in October 2023

James Mills is the seated district court judge in McCracken County. He was appointed in 2024.

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

Judicial Administration

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Believes the law mandates fair and dignified treatment for all individuals in court.

Believes a judge should be "a judge for everyone regardless of wealth, race, or background."

Believes as a District Judge, his job is to uphold the law, saying "I trust that the law keeps our community safe by holding offenders accountable and upholding the rights of victims."

Said "I trust that the law keeps our community safe by holding offenders accountable and upholding the rights of victims."

Believes in defending constitutional rights and community safety.

Believes in defending constitutional rights.

- Believes the law mandates fair and dignified treatment for all individuals in court.
- Believes a judge should be "a judge for everyone regardless of wealth, race, or background."
- Said "I trust that the law keeps our community safe by holding offenders accountable and upholding the rights of victims."
- Believes in defending constitutional rights.

Judicial Philosophy

Served on the drug court to help addicts maintain their sobriety.

Promises to ensure the community is safe and "your rights protected."

- Served on the drug court to help addicts maintain their sobriety.
- Promises to ensure the community is safe and "your rights protected."

Community Involvement

Ethics & Conduct

As a prosecutor, secured over 250 years of prison time for sex offenders and administered deferred prosecution to help people get clean and clear up their criminal records.

As an assistant county attorney, prosecuted DUI and domestic violence cases.

Assisted families in mental health crises and obtained guardianship for vulnerable individuals.

- As a prosecutor, secured over 250 years of prison time for sex offenders and administered deferred prosecution to help people get clean and clear up their criminal records.
- As an assistant county attorney, prosecuted DUI and domestic violence cases.
- Assisted families in mental health crises and obtained guardianship for vulnerable individuals.

Legal Experience

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Jenny is from Paducah. She earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science from Murray State University and a law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Jenny lives in Paducah with her husband and their children.

Jenny is a partner at a law firm. She previously worked as an attorney for the Kentucky Court of Appeals. She also served in the U.S. Air Force.

Jenny Hines previously ran for Court of Appeals 1st Division 1 judge but did not win.


Promises to give small claims cases the attention they deserve.

Promises to give small claims cases "the attention to detail they deserve."

Promises to handle District Court cases, such as traffic violations, "quickly and justly with an appropriate balance of kindness and encouragement to individuals not to engage in repeat offenses or endanger others."

Promises to handle traffic court cases "quickly and justly with an appropriate balance of kindness and encouragement."

- Promises to give small claims cases "the attention to detail they deserve."
- Promises to handle traffic court cases "quickly and justly with an appropriate balance of kindness and encouragement."

Believes juvenile matters require "empathy as well as a measure of grace and deterrence."

Wants to apply empathy to juvenile cases.

- Wants to apply empathy to juvenile cases.

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

As a partner at Boehl, Stopher & Graves, LLP, practiced in a variety of legal areas and courts statewide, including federal court.

As a partner at Boehl, Stopher & Graves, LLP, manages key client relationships, pursues new clients, mentors junior lawyers, oversees certain areas of legal practice, and provides legal counsel and representation to clients.

- As a partner at Boehl, Stopher & Graves, LLP, manages key client relationships, pursues new clients, mentors junior lawyers, oversees certain areas of legal practice, and provides legal counsel and representation to clients.

Jenny Hines

- 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. 