Joey is an attorney at Lair Law Office, where he has worked since 2010.

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William "Joey" Verax IV previously worked as attorney at Lair Law Office.

William is currently a circuit judge for the 18th Judicial Circuit. He was appointed in December 2025.

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Joey is currently a circuit judge for the 18th Judicial Circuit. He was appointed in December 2025.

As of March 10, 2026, William "Joey" Verax IV. did not have a website or any information online.

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As an attorney at the John Lair Law Office in Cynthiana, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients

- As an attorney at the John Lair Law Office in Cynthiana, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients

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William "Joey" Verax IV.

As of March 10, 2026, William "Joey" Verax IV.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

William "Joey" Verax IV is from Pendleton County, Kentucky. He has a bachelor 27s degree from Transylvania University. He attends Cynthiana Christian Church.

William Verax is currently a circuit judge for Kentucky's 18th Judicial Circuit.

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Has 13 years of experience as a city attorney.

- Circuit court judges hear civil matters involving more than $5,000, capital offenses and felonies, land disputes, and domestic violence and abuse cases. 
- The circuit court has a separate family division that employs full-time judges who only handle cases related to divorce, child custody, adoption, termination of parental rights, domestic violence, child abuse, and neglect.
- In Kentucky, there are 95 circuit court judges serving in 57 circuit courts. Some judges reside over multiple counties and some counties have more than one judge depending on the local population. 
- Circuit court judges are elected for eight-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.
- Circuit court judges earn $156,564 annually. 

Kentucky Circuit Court Judge, District 18

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