--- title: "Lucas M. Joyner | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/lucas-m-joyner-family-court-judge-kentucky-family-court-27th-judicial-circuit-division-4-ky" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Lucas M. Joyner Kentucky 27th Judicial Circuit Court, Family Division · Family Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Kentucky 27th Judicial Circuit Court, Family Division - State: Kentucky - Role: Family Court Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-29 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### remote hearing platform Scope: statewide Kentucky Court of Justice publishes statewide instructions for using Zoom to participate in remote court proceedings. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://kycourts.gov/Courts/Pages/Remote-Court-Information.aspx) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### video voice content sharing Scope: statewide Kentucky identifies Zoom as a platform that supports video, voice, and content sharing for desktops, mobile devices, phones, and room systems. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://kycourts.gov/Courts/Pages/Remote-Court-Information.aspx) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### county login information Scope: statewide Kentucky directs parties to obtain specific remote-court login information from the circuit court clerk for the county where they are scheduled to appear. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://kycourts.gov/Courts/Pages/Remote-Court-Information.aspx) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Laurel.aspx) - [Official roster](https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Laurel.aspx) - [Kentucky Court of Justice official judicial roster](https://kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/Laurel.aspx) - [Kentucky Court of Justice: Remote Court General Instructions](https://kycourts.gov/Courts/Pages/Remote-Court-Information.aspx) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/lucas-m-joyner-family-court-judge-kentucky-family-court-27th-judicial-circuit-division-4-ky", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/lucas-m-joyner-family-court-judge-kentucky-family-court-27th-judicial-circuit-division-4-ky", "name": "Lucas M. 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Main St., London, KY 40741 ### Education ### Additional information - Joyner is the father of four daughters and has been active in community service, including serving on the East Bernstadt Independent School Board since 2016 - He has represented clients in Laurel, Knox, Clay, Jackson, Pulaski, Rockcastle, and Whitley counties since 2006 - The Family Court Judge for the 27th Judicial Circuit, Division 4, serving Knox and Laurel counties in Kentucky - His legal career includes trying cases before multiple judges, which he says shaped his approach to justice - Official site lists Joyner among the judges for the 27th Judicial Circuit - He has stated that as a family judge, he prioritizes the well-being of children and aims to strengthen families in his region - The 27th Judicial Circuit covers parts of north-central Kentucky, and Joyner’s division handles family law matters such as custody, adoption, guardianship, and other child welfare cases - Lucas Joyner is an attorney based in London, Kentucky, admitted to practice in both state and federal courts - He is also a youth sports coach and involved in church youth and children’s ministries