2026 Kentucky General Election

Yvette De La Guardia, la primera juez latina en Louisville

Yvette earned her undergraduate degrees in English and Philosophy from the University of Kentucky. She also earned her law degree from the University of Kentucky. After graduating, she moved to Louisville, where she has lived for about eight years.

Yvette is a solo practitioner attorney. She works at her own law practice in Louisville. She previously worked at the Louisville Metro Public Defender’s Office for seven years, where she advocated for children and adults who could not afford lawyers in Jefferson County’s juvenile, family, circuit, and appellate courts. She also worked in the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy’s juvenile rights division and in juvenile rights work in Brooklyn, New York.

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Primary election 2022: 30th District Court, Division 4

Yvette De La Guardia is currently a judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court 4th Division. She was first elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

Acknowledges the profound impact the court system has on the city, noting that daily judicial decisions directly affect the freedoms and rights of citizens.

- Acknowledges the profound impact the court system has on the city, noting that daily judicial decisions directly affect the freedoms and rights of citizens.

Judicial Administration

Believes judges are responsible for "interpreting and applying the written law fairly to each person and each case that comes before them."

Emphasizes that everyone, no matter who they are or where they are from, must receive fair and equal treatment under the law.

- Believes judges are responsible for "interpreting and applying the written law fairly to each person and each case that comes before them."
- Emphasizes that everyone, no matter who they are or where they are from, must receive fair and equal treatment under the law.

Judicial Philosophy

Actively encourages other qualified, community-minded individuals—especially members of the Latinx community —to trust their experiences and run for office.

- Actively encourages other qualified, community-minded individuals—especially members of the Latinx community —to trust their experiences and run for office.

Community Involvement

As of August 12, 2026, Yvette De La Guardia did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Has seven years of experience as a public defender, advocating for indigent children and adults in various Kentucky courts.

As a public defender, provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.

- Has seven years of experience as a public defender, advocating for indigent children and adults in various Kentucky courts.
- As a public defender, provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.

Legal Experience

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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. 

Kentucky District Court Judge, District 30, Seat 4

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