John is a judge. He works at the 24th District Court of Kentucky, where he has been since January 2015.

John T. Chafin is currently a judge of the 24th District Court of Kentucky, representing Johnson, Lawrence, and Martin counties. He was elected in 2014 and has served one term.

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John T. Chafin is currently a judge of the 24th District Court of Kentucky, representing Johnson, Lawrence, and Martin counties. He was elected in 2014.

As of March 10, 2026, John T. Chafin did not have a website or any information online.

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As a district court judge, Chafin oversees felony cases, civil suits, and cases involving persons under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parentless.

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 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.

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John T. Chafin

As of March 10, 2026, John T. Chafin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As a judge of the 24th District Court of Kentucky, presides over cases in Johnson, Lawrence, and Martin counties, having been elected in 2014.

- 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. 