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Ballotpedia, Laura Russell

courier journal, Family Court judge is on the ballot. Who's the best candidate? Here's what they had to say.

Laura is from Salyersville, Kentucky. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, and finance from Morehead State University and a law degree from the University of Louisville School of Law. She lives in Louisville with her husband, Jason, and their daughter. 

Laura previously worked as an attorney at Eddins Domine Law Group, PLLC, as an associate attorney with the Frost Brown Todd Law Firm, and as an Assistant Jefferson County Attorney. She also worked as a prosecutor. 

Laura Russell previously served as a judge of the Jefferson County Family Court in Division 5. She was appointed to this position in 2023 but was not re-elected in 2024. 

As of August 20, 2024, Laura Russell’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Candidate website

Believes Family Court can help protect children and families.

Said she wants "every child in her community to have the opportunity to grow up in a safe environment with people who love and care about them..."

- Said she wants "every child in her community to have the opportunity to grow up in a safe environment with people who love and care about them..."

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

As a family court judge, Russell was appointed by Governor Andy Beshear to fill a vacancy in 2023.

As a family court judge for 1 year, Russell reviewed and granted requests for domestic and dating violence protection orders and administered the proceedings of divorce, legal separation, spousal support, and the division of child custody and support.

As an associate attorney with the Front Brown Todd Law Firm for 1 year, Russell researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As an attorney at Eddins Domine Law Group, PLLC, for 13 years, Russell researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a prosecutor, specialized in child support cases.

As a prosecutor, Russell specialized in child support cases.

- As a family court judge for 1 year, Russell reviewed and granted requests for domestic and dating violence protection orders and administered the proceedings of divorce, legal separation, spousal support, and the division of child custody and support.
- As an associate attorney with the Front Brown Todd Law Firm for 1 year, Russell researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As an attorney at Eddins Domine Law Group, PLLC, for 13 years, Russell researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a prosecutor, Russell specialized in child support cases.

Legal Experience

Community Involvement

Laura Russell

Laura Russell lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her husband Jason and their 15-year-old daughter, Parker. She graduated from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law.

Laura Russell is a former Family Court Judge and an attorney with over 20 years of experience practicing law in Jefferson County. She was appointed by Governor Andy Beshear to fill a vacancy as a Family Court Judge in 2023. After graduating from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, she worked as a prosecutor specializing in child support cases. She has since focused her career on family law, including divorce, custody proceedings, and domestic violence matters.

Laura Russell was appointed by Governor Andy Beshear to fill a vacancy as a Family Court Judge in Jefferson County, Kentucky, in 2023.

Promises to be a judge who "listens," ensures "everyone feels heard," and delivers "fairness and the best solutions for children and families."

Has 20 years of experience as an attorney in Family Court and has served as a Family Court Judge when appointed by Governor Andy Beshear.

Believes in prioritizing the improvement of children's and families' lives.

- The circuit court has a separate family division that employs full-time judges who only handle cases related to divorce, child custody, adoption, termination of parental rights, domestic violence, child abuse, and neglect.
- Circuit court judges are elected for eight-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.
- Circuit court judges earn $156,564 annually. 