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Matt Schalk earned a law degree from the Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law. Matt lives with his wife, Mary, and their kid in Kentucky.

Matt is a District Court Judge. He works at the 56th Judicial District Court, Division II, where he has served since January 2023. He previously worked as a defense attorney in Caldwell County, beginning his law practice in 2006.

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Matt previously worked as a defense attorney for Matt Schalk, Attorney, PLLC.

Matt Schalk is currently the Division II District Court Judge of the 56th Judicial District of Kentucky. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Matt Schalk is currently the judge of Kentucky's 56th District Court. He was elected in 2022 and is in his first term.

As of March 10, 2026, Matt Schalk did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Made being a fair judge one of his goals before being sworn in.

- Made being a fair judge one of his goals before being sworn in.

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

Ethics & Conduct

Matt Schalk, Attoney, PLLC - Lawayer

As a defense attorney for Matt Schalk, Attorney, PLLC for 15 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal law, social security, and disability law.

- As a defense attorney for Matt Schalk, Attorney, PLLC for 15 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in criminal law, social security, and disability law.

Legal Experience

Matt Schalk

As of March 10, 2026, Matt Schalk’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 