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Eric S. Stovall is from Muhlenburg County, Kentucky. He earned his law degree from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law. Eric lives with his wife, Allyson, and their two kids in Greenville, Kentucky, and attends Second Baptist Church.

Eric previously worked as the western regional manager for Kentucky's Department of Public Advocacy. He also worked as an assistant county attorney for Butler County and an assistant commonwealth’s attorney for the 38th Judicial Circuit.

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Eric currently serves as the judge of Kentucky's 45th District Court. He was elected in 2022 and is in his first term.

Helped establish an Assisted Outpatient Treatment Court in Muhlenburg County, providing court-ordered mental health treatment and care for defendants with serious mental illness.

- Helped establish an Assisted Outpatient Treatment Court in Muhlenburg County, providing court-ordered mental health treatment and care for defendants with serious mental illness.

Judicial Administration

As of March 10, 2026, Eric S. Stovall’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As the judge of Kentucky's 45th District Court for four 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 an assistant county attorney for Butler County for two years, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

- As the judge of Kentucky's 45th District Court for four 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 an assistant county attorney for Butler County for two years, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

Legal Experience

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Eric S. Stovall

- 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. 