J. Guthrie True

True Guarnieri Ayer, LLP

Frankfort, KY

40+ Years Experience

Licensed in 5 States

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About J.

J. Guthrie True is a founding partner of True Guarnieri Ayer, LLP. He focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense and complex civil litigation, including constitutional issues. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. He has tried over 100 cases to jury verdicts, securing numerous acquittals and multi-million dollar recoveries for clients. He is regularly recognized by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers, and has been awarded Lawyer of the Year multiple times.

Licensed States

Kentucky U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit

Education

J.D.

University of Kentucky College of Law

B.S.

Georgetown College

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year

Product Liability Litigation Plaintiffs Lexington · 2024

Lawyer of the Year

Criminal Defense: General Practice · 2024

Lawyer of the Year

Criminal Defense: White Collar · 2024

Lawyer of the Year

Product Liability Litigation Plaintiffs Lexington · 2023

Lawyer of the Year

Criminal Defense General Practice Lexington · 2021

Professional Associations

American College of Trial LawyersAmerican Board of Criminal LawyersAmerican Bar AssociationKentucky Bar AssociationFranklin Bar AssociationFayette County Bar AssociationsNational Association of Criminal Defense LawyersKentucky Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAmerican Association of JusticeKentucky Justice AssociationNational Health Lawyers Association