Katie is from Somerset, Kentucky. She attended Somerset High School, Somerset Community College, Eastern Kentucky University, and Salmon P. Chase College of Law. She has a bachelor’s degree in political science, with a minor in sociology, from Eastern Kentucky University. She lives with her son in Somerset. She attends First Baptist Church.

Katie Gregory Slone is from Somerset, Kentucky. She attended Somerset Community College and has a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in sociology from Eastern Kentucky University. She has a law degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law. Katie is a mother, wife, and attends First Baptist Church in Somerset.

Katie previously worked as a lawyer in Pulaski, Rockcastle, and other counties across the Commonwealth.

Katie Gregory Slone is currently the District Court Judge, Division II, for the 28th Judicial District, representing Pulaski and Rockcastle Counties. She was appointed to the bench by the governor in October 2005 and was elected in November 2006. She has served continuously in this role for over 16 years, with her current term set to expire and requiring re-election in November 2022.

Katie is currently the district court judge for the 28th Judicial District. She was appointed to the bench by the governor in October 2005 and was elected in November 2006. 

Established a juvenile teen court program.

- Established a juvenile teen court program.

Judicial Administration

As of March 10, 2026, Katie Gregory Slone’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Philosophy

Active in the Somerset community, serving in the Somerset Business and Professional Women’s Club, Somerset Junior Woman’s Club, teaching Sunday School, speaking to local students, and attending SCC events.

- Active in the Somerset community, serving in the Somerset Business and Professional Women’s Club, Somerset Junior Woman’s Club, teaching Sunday School, speaking to local students, and attending SCC events.

Community Involvement

Ethics & Conduct

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.

Has practiced law in the courts of more than 16 counties, working with clients, witnesses, and learning from various judges.

As a lawyer, practiced law for almost 10 years in the courts of more than 16 counties, working with clients, witnesses, and learning from various judges.

- 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 lawyer, practiced law for almost 10 years in the courts of more than 16 counties, working with clients, witnesses, and learning from various judges.

Legal Experience

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Katie Gregory Slone

For Candidate Katie Gregory Slone on Issue legal-experience:  
Has practiced law for almost ten years.

- 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. 