Kenneth Harold Goff II

Professional career

• Later Roles: Partner at Goff & Goff law firm in Leitchfield; later elected to the 46th District Court in 2010, re-elected in 2014
• Judicial Service: Appointed/elected Circuit Judge for the 46th Judicial District (1975–1992) and Chief Judge of the Pennyrile region (1983–1992)
• The Kentucky Court of Justice lists him in its official judicial roster
• Kenneth Harold Goff II is a Circuit Judge for Kentucky’s 46th Judicial Circuit, presiding over Breckinridge, Grayson, and Meade counties

Education

Additional information

• He passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2026, just months before his 100th birthday
• Early Career: Grayson County Judge Pro-Tem (1951–1954), Grayson County Attorney (1954–1966), Leitchfield City Attorney (1966–1970), Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Board member (1968–1969), Commonwealth’s Attorney (1969–1975)
• Born November 1, 1926 in Spring Lick, Kentucky, Goff was known for his “Who dares wins” motto and a lifelong “I can” spirit.
• Goff serves as Circuit Judge, Division 2 of the 46th Judicial Circuit Court, which handles criminal, civil, and other matters in the three counties.
• He is recognized for a career marked by legal service, judicial leadership, and civic engagement