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John Tackett has a bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago and a law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law. 

John is a judge at the Kentucky 22nd District Court 5th Division, where he has been since 2019. He previously worked as an attorney at Ward Hocker & Thornton PLC, at Phillips, Parker, Oberson and Arnett PLC, and at his own firm, John L. Tackett Attorney at Law PLLC.

John previously worked as an attorney at Ward Hocker & Thornton PLC; at Phillips, Parker, Oberson and Arnett PLC; and at his own firm, John L. Tackett Attorney at Law PLLC. 

John Tackett is currently a judge of the Kentucky 22nd District Court 5th Division. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his second term.

John is currently a judge of the Kentucky 22nd District Court 5th Division. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his second term.

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As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As an attorney, Tackett researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation.

As an attorney, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

- As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As an attorney, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

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John Tackett

John Tackett has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of Chicago and a law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law. 

John is a judge for the Kentucky 22nd District Court, 5th Division. He has been in office since 2019. Before taking the bench, he worked as an attorney with Ward, Hocker & Thornton PLC, Phillips, Parker, Oberson & Arnett PLC, and his own practice, John L. Tackett Attorney at Law PLLC. 

John is currently a judge of the Kentucky 22nd District Court, 5th Division. He was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. 

As an attorney, Tackett has worked with multiple law firms and operates his own practice, bringing a diverse legal background to his career.

- 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. 