Johnson County
Attorney's Office

Paintsville, Kentucky

Johnson County Attorney's Office

The Johnson County Attorney is responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor violations and penal laws of the state that occur within the county.  The County Attorney also advices the Johnson County Fiscal Court.  Most county juvenile matters are prosecuted by the office, and the County Attorney prepares county ordinances.  Johnson County’s Attorney is also responsible for collecting delinquent property taxes in Johnson County.

Johnson County Attorney's Office

Services

The Johnson County Attorney’s Office will provide professional, ethical and cost efficient legal services to Johnson County in civil matters. In addition, the Johnson County Attorney’s Office represents the State of Kentucky in criminal matters which fall within the jurisdiction of the Johnson County Court-at-Law, the Johnson County Court and courts of the various Justices of the Peace.

Johnson County Attorney's Office

Michael S. Endicott

Johnson County Attorney

County Attorney  Michael S. Endicott received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky in 1985. He then graduated from Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 1988. Endicott was then admitted to practice law in Kentucky the same year and Ohio in 1989.

Michael Endicott was then admitted to practice law in United States District Court for the eastern district of Kentucky, southern district of Ohio, and the United states Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Johnson County Attorney's Office Services

How Can We Help?

Mental Inquest Warrant

District Courts are responsible for handling involuntary mental commitments. They can direct you to your local office. Click above link for additional contact information. Additionally,

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Juvenile Court

Our office represents the Commonwealth of Kentucky in pursuing actions on behalf of and against juveniles. Status Offenders are juveniles who are involved in conduct

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File a Civil Lawsuit

To begin a civil lawsuit in Kentucky, the person or entity initiating the suit should prepare a complaint and submit it to the appropriate Kentucky

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Child Support Division

The Johnson County Attorney’s Office provides services for parents who wish to obtain or provide support for their children. The Child Support Division determines, on

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Collect On a Cold Check

Passing a bad check is a serious offense in Johnson County. The Johnson County Attorney’s Office will aggressively pursue those who write bad checks. There

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These forms are provided as a convenience to individuals to assist them in their official capacities or their pursuit of justice. These forms are not a substitute for legal advice and if you have difficulty filling out these forms, then you may wish to consult with an attorney. The proper use and handling of these legal forms is important. Improper use of a form, or alteration of a form (beyond mere completion) without removal of the seal of the commonwealth and the AOC form number, is prohibited and may result in civil or criminal liability.

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How Can We Help?

In partnership with community and law enforcement agencies, the Johnson County Attorney’s Office is responsible for the ethical prosecution of criminal offenses committed in Johnson County. The office also represents the county in civil matters

Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00 

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