Ben is from Providence, Kentucky. He attended Eastern Kentucky University. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Eastern Kentucky University. He also has a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Memphis, a master’s degree in theology from Campbellsville University, a law degree from Saint Louis University Law School, and a Master of Laws degree from Temple University. He lives with his wife and two children in Providence, Kentucky.

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Ben Leonard is from Providence, Kentucky. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Eastern Kentucky University. He also has a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Memphis, a master’s degree in theology from Campbellsville University, a law degree from Saint Louis University Law School, and a Master of Laws degree from Temple University. He lives with his wife and two children in Providence, Kentucky.

Ben is an attorney. He works at Leonard Law Firm, PLLC in Providence, Kentucky, where he has maintained a solo family law practice for nearly twenty years. He previously served as Assistant Crittenden County Attorney, Assistant Webster County Attorney, and Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for Crittenden, Union, and Webster Counties. He also taught as an adjunct professor of law at Temple University Beasley School of Law from 2016 to 2017.

Ben is an attorney. He works at Leonard Law Firm, PLLC in Providence, Kentucky. He also serves as an assistant attorney for Crittenden County, Webster County, Commonwealth, and Union County. He also taught as an adjunct professor of law at Temple University Beasley School of Law from 2016 to 2017.

Ben previously ran for judicial Circuit Court Judge in 2014 but did not win. 

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Served as an adjunct professor of law at Temple University Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

- Served as an adjunct professor of law at Temple University Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Has represented clients in various district court matters, including criminal prosecution, criminal defense, juvenile matters, small claims, evictions, guardianships, and other civil matters.

Has represented clients in various district court matters, including criminal prosecution, criminal defense, juvenile matters, small claims, evictions, guardianships, and other civil matters.

As an assistant prosecutor, oversees civil and criminal prosecutions, presents pre-trial motions in court, prepares cases for trial, produces legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducts interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.

- Has represented clients in various district court matters, including criminal prosecution, criminal defense, juvenile matters, small claims, evictions, guardianships, and other civil matters.
- As an assistant prosecutor, oversees civil and criminal prosecutions, presents pre-trial motions in court, prepares cases for trial, produces legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducts interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.

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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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