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Tommy "T.J." May is from Belfry, Kentucky. He earned a bachelor's degree from Marshall University and a law degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

Tommy previously owned and worked as an attorney at Tommy R. May, Attorney at Law.

Tommy is currently a district judge for Kentucky's 35th Judicial District.

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Tommy currently serves as a judge for Kentucky's 35th Judicial District. He was first elected in 2018 and is in second term.

As of March 10, 2026, Tommy "T.J." May did not have a website or any information online.

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As a judge of Kentucky's 35th Judicial District for eight years, 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 judge of Kentucky's 35th Judicial District for eight years, 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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- 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. 