Kenton County Commonwealth's Attorney: Rob Sanders

Rob is originally from Covington, Kentucky. He earned his bachelor's degree in communication from Tulane University and his law degree from Northern Kentucky University. He served as volunteer firefighter for 20 years for the city of Fort Mitchell. He lives with his wife and daughter.

Rob previously worked as an associate at the Sanders Law Firm, P.S.C. and as an assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in Kenton County. 

Rob Sanders is a Commonwealth's Attorney in Judicial Circuit 16. He was first elected in 2006 and is serving his 3rd term. He previously served as vice mayor of Covington, Kentucky. He served a portion of one term from 2005 to 2006.

As a county prosecutor, oversees civil and criminal prosecutions, works with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provides legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

As a legal associate/attorney at Sanders, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in personal injury, criminal defense, small business, and domestic law.

As an assistant prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, focusing primarily on felony cases, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.

- As a county prosecutor, oversees civil and criminal prosecutions, works with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provides legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.
- As a legal associate/attorney at Sanders, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in personal injury, criminal defense, small business, and domestic law.
- As an assistant prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, focusing primarily on felony cases, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.

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Supports working collaboratively with the police and ensuring that they are up to date on the law so his office can best find justice for victims of crime.

- Supports working collaboratively with the police and ensuring that they are up to date on the law so his office can best find justice for victims of crime.

Criminal Justice

As of June 7, 2025, Rob Sanders did not have a website or any information online.

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- The commonwealth's attorney is the highest law enforcement official in a given jurisdiction. 
- A commonwealth’s attorney is responsible for prosecuting felony crimes. For example, they decide whether or not to charge for crimes such as assault, stalking, or kidnapping. 
- A commonwealth's attorney has the authority to investigate persons, grant immunity to witnesses and accused criminals, and plea bargain with defendants.
- Commonwealth's attorneys are elected in partisan elections for terms of 6 years. 

Kentucky Commonwealth's Attorney, District 16

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