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Jacob P. Ford is from Benton, Kentucky. He earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Kentucky and a law degree from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville. Jacob lives with his wife, Lauren, and their two kids in Benton, Kentucky, and serves First Baptist Church as a deacon.

Jacob's campaign for judge of Kentucky's 58th District Court is his first run for public office.

Jacob currently works as an assistant attorney for the Marshall County Attorney's Office. He previously worked as an assistant attorney general for the the Office of the Kentucky Attorney General, an assistant commonwealth's attorney for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, an associate attorney for Long & Long, PLLC, a research assistant for the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville, a law clerk for Phillips, Parker, Orberson & Arnett, PLC, and a commercial/consumer lender for First Kentucky Bank.

As of March 10, 2026, Jacob P. Ford did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

District court back in session

Plans to treat the law and everyone who enters his courtroom with respect.

Views juries as a good gauge of the community for someone's guilt for a crime.

- Plans to treat the law and everyone who enters his courtroom with respect.
- Views juries as a good gauge of the community for someone's guilt for a crime.

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

Ethics & Conduct

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As an assistant attorney for the Marshall County Attorney's Office for four years, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the county attorney’s office, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As an assistant attorney general for the the Office of the Kentucky Attorney General for three years, advised the attorney general on the appropriate penalties to seek during criminal prosecutions, served as a point of contact between the attorney general’s office and other government officials, prosecuted high-profile criminal cases, and provided legal counsel and representation to public officials in civil suits against the government.

As an associate attorney for Long & Long, PLLC for three years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in eal estate, wills and estates, landlord/tenant law, and general litigation.

- As an assistant attorney for the Marshall County Attorney's Office for four years, prosecutes civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the county attorney’s office, supervises legal and clerical staff, and conducts interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As an assistant attorney general for the the Office of the Kentucky Attorney General for three years, advised the attorney general on the appropriate penalties to seek during criminal prosecutions, served as a point of contact between the attorney general’s office and other government officials, prosecuted high-profile criminal cases, and provided legal counsel and representation to public officials in civil suits against the government.
- As an associate attorney for Long & Long, PLLC for three years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in eal estate, wills and estates, landlord/tenant law, and general litigation.

Legal Experience

Jacob P. Ford

- 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. 