David L. Williams at a glance
- Current role
- Chief Circuit Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Kentucky · State
- Judicial service
- Active
David L. Williams
Chief Circuit Judge · Kentucky 40th Judicial Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Following the death of Circuit Judge Eddie C. Lovelace, Williams joined the 40th Judicial Circuit, which includes Monroe, Cumberland, and Clinton counties
Education
- University of Kentucky
- University of Louisville School of Law
Additional information
- Williams joined the circuit court in October 2012 and successfully ran for a full term in 2014, winning with 53.1% of the vote.
- The President of the Senate from 2000 to 2012 and ran for governor in 2011 but lost to the incumbent.
- David Lewis Williams, born on May 28, 1953, is an American attorney and politician who held the role of a Republican member of the Kentucky State Senate from 1987 until his appointment as a circuit court judge in 2012.
- Date of birth: 1953-05-28
- Judge Williams has gained attention for his unique courtroom style and the way he handles cases.
- His judicial approach has been characterized by a mix of legal rigor and common sense, often using humor to ease tensions in the courtroom.
- He has presided over a variety of cases, including family law disputes, custody battles, and property issues
- He has been involved in cases ranging from family land disputes to child custody issues, often emphasizing the importance of cooperation among parties involved.
- Birth place: Burkesville
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
Kentucky Court of Justice publishes statewide instructions for using Zoom to participate in remote court proceedings.
This page provides general instructions about how to use Zoom to participate in a remote court proceeding.Kentucky Court of Justice: Remote Court General Instructions ↗
Statewide
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Zoom is a videoconferencing platform that offers video, voice and content sharing for desktops, mobile devices, phones and room systems.Kentucky Court of Justice: Remote Court General Instructions ↗
County Login Information
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To request specific login information for your court event, contact the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in the county in which you are scheduled to appear.Kentucky Court of Justice: Remote Court General Instructions ↗
Sources
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Biography sources checked August 2, 2026.
Kentucky Court of Justice official judicial roster
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