2026 Kentucky General Election

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Tanisha Ann Hickerson is from Louisville, Kentucky, She has a bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Louisville and a law degree from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law. 

Tanisha is currently a Jefferson County District Court Judge. Previously, she was a partner at Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A, and a basketball official at the Kentuckiana Basketball Officials Association. 

Tanisha Ann Hickerson is currently a judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court 9th Division. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her second term.

Tanisha Hickerson - Ballotpedia

Tanisha is currently a judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court 9th Division. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her 2nd term.

As of August 12, 2026, Tanisha Ann Hickerson did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Actively involved in her community as vice president of the Charles W. Anderson, Jr. Bar Association, board member for the Legal Aid Society, YMCA Black Achievers Law & Government Cluster Leader, and Educational Awareness Committee member at Pleasant View Baptist Church.

- Actively involved in her community as vice president of the Charles W. Anderson, Jr. Bar Association, board member for the Legal Aid Society, YMCA Black Achievers Law & Government Cluster Leader, and Educational Awareness Committee member at Pleasant View Baptist Church.

Community Involvement

Ethics & Conduct

For Candidate Tanisha Ann Hickerson on Issue legal-experience:  
Has practiced in various levels of the judicial system, including District Court, Circuit Court, Court of Appeals, and federal court.

As a partner at Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.

As a legal associate/attorney at Boehl Stopher & Graves, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil defense litigation.

- As a partner at Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.
- As a legal associate/attorney at Boehl Stopher & Graves, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil defense litigation.

Legal Experience

Tanisha Ann Hickerson

Buket Urgen

- 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 9

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