William Deatherage, Jr

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William Deatherage, Jr: Attorney with Deatherage, Myers & Lackey, PLLC
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

William G. Deatherage Jr. grew up in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Kentucky, and he served in the United States Marine Corps from 1967 until 1970 (Vietnam 1968-69). Bill received his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1972, and was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in 1973.

Bill is a member of the Christian County Bar Association (past president), the Kentucky Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Bill is a member and former governor of the Kentucky Justice Association. Bill is a member, former President, and current Director of the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Bill is also a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Bill’s practice consists primarily of litigation, both civil and criminal defense, as well as assisting clients with business and related matters. He practices primarily in the state and federal courts of West Kentucky.
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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Litigation
  • Criminal Defense
  • Business Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Family Law
  • Criminal Defense
  • Criminal Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Kentucky, B.S., 1967
Law School Attended:
University of Kentucky, J.D., 1973
Year of First Admission:
1973
Admission:
1973, Kentucky; U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky; U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Memberships:
Christian County (President, 1987-1988), Kentucky and American Bar Associations; Kentucky Justice Association (Governor, 1989-1995); American Association for Justice; Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Director, 1986-1998); National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Military:
Capt., U.S. Marine Corps, 1967-1970
Birth Information:
Sharon, Pennsylvania, November 1, 1944
ISLN:
907960582

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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
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270-301-1318  Phone

270-885-7127  Fax

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