Lucy is a judge on the Fayette Circuit Court. She previously worked as an attorney at Stites & Harbison, PLLC, where she became a full equity partner. 

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Lucy is currently a Fayette Circuit Judge. She was first elected in 2018.

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Emphasizes the ethical importance of active listening, making it a priority to "listen to the parties" before her.

- Emphasizes the ethical importance of active listening, making it a priority to "listen to the parties" before her.

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Believes a judge must "always consider the safety and security of the community and impose a consequence for actions."

- Believes a judge must "always consider the safety and security of the community and impose a consequence for actions."

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As a judge with over two decades of experience in Kentucky's state court system, presides over civil cases, felony criminal matters, and appeals from the Fayette District Court.

- As a judge with over two decades of experience in Kentucky's state court system, presides over civil cases, felony criminal matters, and appeals from the Fayette District Court.

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Lucy is from Paris, Kentucky. She attended DePauw University. She has a bachelor’s degree from DePauw University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law. She lives with her husband, Larry VanMeter, their four step-children and four grandchildren in Lexington. She attends Christ Church Cathedral.

Lucy is a Circuit Court Judge. She works at the Fayette Circuit Court, where she has been for seven years. She previously worked at a private law firm as a full equity partner.

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Will earned his bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard College, a law degree from George Washington U. Law School, and a master's degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College. He is married to Elizabeth, and they have two daughters. 

Will is a judge on the Kentucky Court of Appeals, Division 5. He works at the Kentucky Court of Appeals, where he has been since April 2025. He previously worked as a federal prosecutor from 2014 to 2025, as a law clerk in the U.S. federal courts, and as an F-18 Hornet pilot in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve for 26 years, flying 40 combat missions and commanding the reserve component of Carrier Strike Group Five.

Will previously worked as a federal prosecutor from 2014 to 2025, as a law clerk in the U.S. federal courts, and as an F-18 Hornet pilot in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserve for 26 years, flying 40 combat missions and commanding the reserve component of Carrier Strike Group Five.

Will Moynahan is a judge on the Kentucky Court of Appeals, Division 5.

As of March 10, 2026, Will Moynahan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As an assistant United States attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under exclusive federal jurisdiction, conducted interviews with victims and witnesses, and served grand jury subpoenas to individuals and businesses.

- As an assistant United States attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under exclusive federal jurisdiction, conducted interviews with victims and witnesses, and served grand jury subpoenas to individuals and businesses.

Served as treasurer of the Parent-Teacher Association at Rosa Parks Elementary School.

- Served as treasurer of the Parent-Teacher Association at Rosa Parks Elementary School.

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Will earned his BA in economics from Harvard College, JD from George Washington U. Law School, and Masters in Strategic Studies from U.S. Army War College. Will is married to Elizabeth, a pharmacist, and they have two daughters. 

- 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.

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