Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Advocate in Lexington, KY
The Fayette County Attorney is committed to justice, protecting rights, and enhancing community safety through fair legal enforcement. Our team prosecutes approximately 80,000 cases annually, addressing crimes ranging from misdemeanors to felonies while safeguarding defendants' and victims' rights. We provide expert legal counsel to Fayette County constitutional officers, promote evidence-based initiatives for public safety, and operate diversion programs focused on rehabilitation over incarceration. Our child support division collects millions annually, ensuring children's financial needs are met through paternity establishment, order modifications, and enforcement actions.The office also handles guardianship petitions, mental health interventions, delinquent tax collection, and animal nuisance complaints, maintaining transparency and accountability across all operations. Through annual reports and community engagement, we demonstrate our dedication to equitable governance and accessible justice for all Fayette County residents.
Services
General Prosecution
Juvenile Offenses
Child Support Services
Criminal Diversion
Guardianship Petitions
Highlights and features
- We prosecute 80,000+ cases annually with integrity and legal expertise
- Our diversion programs prioritize rehabilitation over incarceration
- We collect millions in child support payments annually for Kentucky families
- Our office provides transparent legal counsel to county constitutional officers
- We offer community-focused solutions for mental health interventions and guardianship
What people say
Effective prosecution
Responsive child support
Community-oriented approach
Transparent operations
Professional staff
Services
General Prosecution
Our prosecutors handle approximately 80,000 cases annually in Fayette District Court, including misdemeanors and felony preliminary hearings. We pursue justice while protecting defendants' and victims' rights through evidence-based prosecution strategies. Our team manages cases ranging from DUIs and domestic violence to drug trafficking and sexual offenses, ensuring public safety through legal accountability.
Juvenile Offenses
We address juvenile delinquency through rehabilitation-focused prosecution and diversion programs. Our office handles public offenses, status offenses, and dependency cases while working with court workers and legal counsel to determine appropriate outcomes. Services include detention hearings, transfer proceedings, and disposition recommendations for youth offenders aged 14-19.
Child Support Services
We establish and enforce child support obligations through paternity testing, order modifications, and payment enforcement. Our office manages 18,000+ active cases, collecting millions annually while providing direct deposit options and payment tracking systems. We work with state and federal agencies to locate non-custodial parents and ensure timely payments.
Criminal Diversion
Our diversion program offers rehabilitation alternatives to prosecution for eligible adults. Participants complete requirements addressing underlying behavioral issues while avoiding criminal convictions. The program focuses on science-based solutions for non-violent offenses, excluding domestic violence and DUI cases, with potential for case dismissal upon successful completion.
Guardianship Petitions
We assist in establishing guardianship for vulnerable adults through court proceedings. Our services include petition review, interdisciplinary evaluations, and legal representation for full or limited guardianship cases. We help families navigate the process of protecting individuals unable to manage personal or financial affairs due to disability or incapacity.
People
Angela C. Evans
County Attorney
A Lexington native with decades of legal experience, Angela C. Evans leads Fayette County's legal operations with a focus on equity and community service. She previously practiced law in private firms before transitioning to public service, emphasizing transparency and evidence-based justice reforms.
Eric Elliott
Interim Director of Child Support
Eric Elliott brings 27 years of legislative experience to child support operations, specializing in data systems and constituent services. He modernized tracking programs during his legislative career and now oversees Kentucky's second-largest child support caseload with a focus on technological innovation.
Damien Phillips
Diversion Coordinator
Damien Phillips manages the criminal diversion program with expertise in alternative justice solutions. He works closely with participants to complete rehabilitation requirements while maintaining public safety standards through structured accountability measures.
Dianne McKenna
Tax Collection Director
Dianne McKenna leads delinquent tax recovery efforts with a focus on payment arrangements and property tax compliance. She manages over $1 million in annual collections while working with property owners to establish feasible payment plans.
Hunter Faulconer
Criminal Complaints
Hunter Faulconer oversees criminal complaint processing with expertise in misdemeanor prosecution and evidence evaluation. He manages the intake process for adult criminal charges while ensuring proper documentation and probable cause verification.
Questions
What types of cases does the Fayette County Attorney handle?
We handle criminal prosecutions, juvenile offenses, child support enforcement, guardianship petitions, mental health interventions, and delinquent tax collection for Fayette County residents.
How can I file a criminal complaint?
Visit our office with a police report, valid ID, and evidence. Schedule appointments on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays between 8 AM and 4:30 PM for adult complaints.
What child support services are available?
We establish paternity, modify orders, enforce payments, and locate non-custodial parents. Services include direct deposit options and payment history tracking for 18,000+ active cases.
Do you offer diversion programs for offenders?
Yes, our criminal diversion program provides rehabilitation alternatives for eligible adults charged with non-violent offenses, excluding DUI and domestic violence cases.
How do I report animal noise complaints?
Document the disturbance with audio/video evidence, then schedule an appointment to file formal charges under Lexington's nuisance ordinance for persistent animal noise issues.
What are guardianship proceedings?
Guardianship petitions establish legal protection for vulnerable adults through court-reviewed evaluations and hearings determining personal and financial care responsibilities.
