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Alex Garcia earned his bachelor's degree in psychology and his law degree from the University of Kentucky. He lives with his partner, Katie, in Lexington, Kentucky. 

Alex is a Major in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps at the United States Army Reserve, where he provides legal assistance to service members and their families. He previously worked as a Kentucky prosecutor for over a decade, handling cases from misdemeanors to one of the largest criminal trials in state history. He then spent three years practicing education law, protecting students and ensuring civil rights compliance.

Alex currently serves as an associate chief legal officer with Fayette County Public Schools and a judge advocate with the United States Army. He previously worked as assistant attorney general in the Office of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, and as an assistant commonwealth's attorney at the Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. 

Alex Garcia's campaign for Kentucky District Court Judge, District 22, is his first entry into politics.

Alex's campaign for Kentucky district court judge is his first run for public office. 

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

Judicial Administration

Believes that the Kentucky District Court should represent the people it serves, and "deserves a judge who has lived in the real world, who understands the law, and who will treat everyone with dignity and fairness".

- Believes that the Kentucky District Court should represent the people it serves, and "deserves a judge who has lived in the real world, who understands the law, and who will treat everyone with dignity and fairness".

Judicial Philosophy

Serves as chairman of LexArts, an arts agency creating opportunities for quality arts experiences in Kentucky through leadership, funding, advocacy, programming, and communication.

Volunteers with Partners for Youth, Leadership Lexington, and the Central Kentucky Inns of Court.

Serves on the Lexington Public Library Foundation and is the incoming President of the Fayette County Bar Association.

- Serves as chairman of LexArts, an arts agency creating opportunities for quality arts experiences in Kentucky through leadership, funding, advocacy, programming, and communication.
- Volunteers with Partners for Youth, Leadership Lexington, and the Central Kentucky Inns of Court.
- Serves on the Lexington Public Library Foundation and is the incoming President of the Fayette County Bar Association.

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Ethics & Conduct

Serves as a Major in the United States Army Reserve, providing legal assistance to service members and their families.

As a judge advocate, provides legal counsel to military commanders, prosecutes and defends cases in the military justice system, and advises on international and operational law. 

As a Kentucky prosecutor, handled cases from misdemeanors to one of the largest criminal trials in Kentucky history.

As a Kentucky assistant attorney general for ten years, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under both state and federal law, advised state and federal government officials and agencies on legal matters, conducted legal research and document drafting, and may have mentored or supervised legal staff. 

- As a judge advocate, provides legal counsel to military commanders, prosecutes and defends cases in the military justice system, and advises on international and operational law. 
- As a Kentucky assistant attorney general for ten years, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under both state and federal law, advised state and federal government officials and agencies on legal matters, conducted legal research and document drafting, and may have mentored or supervised legal staff. 

Legal Experience

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Alex's campaign for Kentucky District Court Judge is his first run for public office. 

As an attorney for the New Mexico Center for Law and Poverty, Garcia researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

- 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. 