Kimberly W. Shumate - Ballotpedia

Kim Winkenhofer Shumate earned an undergraduate degree from Western Kentucky University and her law degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Law.

Kim Winkenhofer Shumate's campaign for Kentucky District Court Judge, District 9 is her first entry into politics.

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Kim is the current District Court Judge in Judicial District 9 in Kentucky.

As of March 10, 2026, Kim Winkenhofer Shumate did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Serves as the main director for the Teen Court program, which allows students to learn about the courthouse, meet new people, and earn community service hours while helping defendants have their cases expunged from the record.

- Serves as the main director for the Teen Court program, which allows students to learn about the courthouse, meet new people, and earn community service hours while helping defendants have their cases expunged from the record.

Community Involvement

Ethics & Conduct

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Kimberly Ann Winkenhofer Shumate

As a state district court judge, she 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.

Has served as a director for the Hardin County Drug Court Program for 20 years.

- As a state district court judge, she 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.
- Has served as a director for the Hardin County Drug Court Program for 20 years.
- Has over 38 years of legal experience.

Legal Experience

Kim Winkenhofer Shumate

As of March 10, 2026, Kim Winkenhofer Shumate’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. 