Kristina Marie Garvey

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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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Kristina is from Louisville, Kentucky. She attended Western Kentucky University. She has a law degree from the University of Louisville.

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Kristina is a domestic violence prosecutor. She works at the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office. She previously served in the office’s general criminal division, handling drug, assault, and traffic cases, and worked as a law clerk in its civil division while in law school.

Kristina Marie Garvey is currently a judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court, 3rd Division. She was first elected in 2019 and is serving her first term.

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As of March 10, 2026, Kristina Marie Garvey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As a prosecutor in the county attorney's office, she has handled thousands of cases across various divisions, including domestic violence and general criminal cases, gaining extensive courtroom experience.