Jenny Hines at a glance
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- District Judge
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Jenny Hines
District Judge · Kentucky 2nd Judicial District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Currently running unopposed for Kentucky District Court Judge, District 2, Seat 2, with the election scheduled for May 19, 2026
- She returned to private practice in 2024 as a partner at Boehl, Stopher & Graves, LLP Hines previously ran in a special election for the Kentucky Court of Appeals in 2020, where she was defeated by incumbent Chris McNeill
- an attorney for the Kentucky Court of Appeals, gaining extensive experience in appellate law and the judicial system — 2017–2023
- Following law school, she held the role of a Security Forces Officer in the U.S. Air Force
Education
- University of Kentucky College of Law — J.D. (2009)
- Murray State University, History and Political Science, magna cum laude, 2006
Additional information
- overseeing law enforcement and nuclear security operations at Whiteman Air Force Base from 2009 to 2013
- Highly qualified legal professional and community advocate
- Began her legal career at Boehl, Stopher & Graves, LLP, where she became a partner and practiced in various areas of law, including federal court cases
- She emphasizes honesty, integrity, and empathy as essential qualities for a judge and seeks to leave a positive impact on her community through her judicial service Jenny Hines combines military service, legal expertise, and community dedication, making her a prominent candidate for the McCracken County District Judge position
- Her campaign emphasizes justice, practical decision-making, and experience, highlighting her background in both appellate law and community service
- Her professional affiliations include the NRA, NAACP, and Lions Club, reflecting her engagement in civic and professional organizations
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
Kentucky identifies Zoom as a platform that supports video, voice, and content sharing for desktops, mobile devices, phones, and room systems.
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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Kentucky directs parties to obtain specific remote-court login information from the circuit court clerk for the county where they are scheduled to appear.
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 July 29, 2026.
Kentucky Court of Justice official judicial roster
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