Bryce Lowry Caldwell

Professional career

• Caldwell, an Owensboro attorney and partner at Gordon, Goetz, Johnson & Caldwell, was selected in June 2025 by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to fill the circuit judgeship vacated by Judge Wethington’s February 2025 retirement

Education

Additional information

• The appointed Division 1 Circuit Court judge for Daviess County, Kentucky, serving on the 6th Judicial Circuit after the retirement of Judge Jay A. Wethington
• The Judicial Nominating Commission interviewed applicants and forwarded three names, including Caldwell, to the governor for final selection Kentucky Court of Justice
• Legal Career: Over a decade in private practice, including complex civil and criminal litigation, federal court work, and service as a Criminal Justice Act attorney for indigent and conflict defendants
• As Circuit Court Division 1 judge, Caldwell presides over felony criminal cases, civil disputes over $5,000, adoptions, divorces, probate matters, and other general jurisdiction cases in Daviess County
• Caldwell has said the appointment was “humbling” and “exciting,” and that he is committed to maintaining steady, efficient court operations while balancing compassion with accountability.
• He has emphasized continuity, honoring the traditions of his predecessors, and ensuring reliable service for Daviess County residents