Whitney True Lawson

True Guarnieri Ayer, LLP

Frankfort, KY

13+ Years Experience

Licensed in 4 States

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About Whitney

Whitney True Lawson is a partner specializing in state and federal criminal law, domestic relations, disability law, and administrative law. She graduated from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law in 2011. She has represented clients in high-profile cases, including the 'Pappy-gate' case, and is a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel for the Eastern District of Kentucky. She has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

Licensed States

Kentucky 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 Louisville School of Law

B.A.

Transylvania University

Awards & Recognition

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

Administrative / Regulatory Law, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Family Law · 2024

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

2023

Super Lawyers Rising Star

Criminal Defense · 2019

Super Lawyers Rising Star

Criminal Defense · 2018

Super Lawyers Rising Star

Professional Associations

Kentucky Bar AssociationFranklin County Bar AssociationKentucky Association of Criminal Defense LawyersKentucky Justice AssociationThe National Trial LawyersCentral Kentucky American Inn of CourtCriminal Law Section of the Kentucky Bar AssociationPublic Advocacy Commission