Brittany McKenna has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Kentucky and a law degree from the University of Louisville. She and her husband have two daughters. 

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Brittany McKenna earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Kentucky and a law degree from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville. She lives with her husband and their two daughters in Goshen, Kentucky. 

Brittany previously worked as an attorney for Napier Gault Schupbach & Stevens. She also worked as a client manager for Schneider Electric Energy & Sustainability Services, an associate attorney for multiple law firms, a judicial law clerk for Justice Lisabeth Hughes Abramson of the Supreme Court of Kentucky, and an application support specialist for Net Tango, an IT company for business and government organizations.

Brittany is currently a Kentucky district judge representing District 12, Division 2. She was first elected in 2021.

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Brittany is currently a district judge on Kentucky's 12th Judicial Circuit, Division 2. She was appointed in 2021 before being elected in 2022; she is in her first term.

As of March 10, 2026, Brittany McKenna did not have a website or any information online.

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Active on the board of directors for YouthBuild Louisville, which helps young people rebuild their communities and lives.

Served on the board of directors for YouthBuild Louisville, an education, job training, and leadership program for low-income young adults.

- Served on the board of directors for YouthBuild Louisville, an education, job training, and leadership program for low-income young adults.

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As an attorney at Napier Gault Schupbach & Stevens from 2018 to 2021, provided legal services and representation.

As an attorney at Napier Gault Schupbach & Stevens for three years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in medical malpractice, license to carry (LTC), and general liability defense.

As an associate at Avery & Schurman from 2015-2016, provided legal support and assistance in various legal matters.

As a legal associate at Avery & Schurman for one year, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil litigation and family law.

Worked as a judicial law clerk for the Supreme Court of Kentucky from 2012 to 2015.

As a judicial law clerk for the Supreme Court of Kentucky for three years, kept the record of all cases reviewed by the court, filed documents and transcripts, maintained the list of attorneys licensed to practice law before the court, and served as a point of contact for all litigants and attorneys who requested review of their cases.

- As an attorney at Napier Gault Schupbach & Stevens for three years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in medical malpractice, license to carry (LTC), and general liability defense.
- As a legal associate at Avery & Schurman for one year, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil litigation and family law.
- As a judicial law clerk for the Supreme Court of Kentucky for three years, kept the record of all cases reviewed by the court, filed documents and transcripts, maintained the list of attorneys licensed to practice law before the court, and served as a point of contact for all litigants and attorneys who requested review of their cases.

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Brittany McKenna

Brittany McKenna earned a bachelor's degree in english from the University of Kentucky and a law degree from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville. She lives with her husband and their two daughters in Goshen, Kentucky. 

- Kept a low bond for someone who was arrested for domestic violence after paying bond for murder and additional charges, despite being made aware of those charges.

- Served on the board of directors for YouthBuild Louisville—an education, job training, and leadership program for low-income young adults—for a year .

Brittany previously worked as an attorney for Napier Gault Schupbach & Stevens. She also worked as a client manager for Schneider Electric Energy & Sustainability Services, an associate attorney for multiple law firms, a judicial law clerk for Justice Lisabeth Hughes Abramson of the Supreme Court of Kentucky, and an application support specialist for Net Tango.

Brittany is currently a district judge on Kentucky's 12th Judicial Circuit, Division 2. She was appointed in 2021 and is serving her 1st term. 

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

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Has experience as a Client Manager at Schneider Electric Energy & Sustainability Services from 2017 to 2018.

As an attorney at Weber & Rose from 2016 to 2017, Brittany McKenna gained legal experience in various areas of law.

Worked as a law clerk at Steel Technologies in 2010.

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Jessica N. Beard earnd a bachelor's degree in political science from Transylvania University and a law degree from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law. She is married.

Jessica is a district judge for Kentucky's 12th Judicial Circuit.

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Jessica has experience as a Staff Attorney Supervisor in the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy.

Jessica is currently a district judge for the 12th Judicial Circuit.

As of March 10, 2026, Jessica N. Beard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Claims to have the deep understanding of the justice system needed to make fair and sound decisions.

- Claims to have the deep understanding of the justice system needed to make fair and sound decisions.

Evaluated thousands of cases – from serious felonies to misdemeanors and juvenile matter

- Evaluated thousands of cases – from serious felonies to misdemeanors and juvenile matter

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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. 

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