Kentucky Criminal Defense & Business Law Attorneys

Clark + Harris, PLLC is a Lexington-based law firm defending clients across all 120 Kentucky counties, in both federal districts, and before state licensing boards and administrative agencies. Whether you’re facing criminal charges, a professional licensing investigation, a Title IX proceeding, or need help launching a business — we fight for you.

What We Do

State Criminal Defense — DUI, drug offenses, assault, theft, domestic violence, sex offenses, and more across every Kentucky county court and circuit court.
Federal Criminal Defense — Drug trafficking, firearms charges, white-collar crime, and conspiracy cases in the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky and the Southern District of Indiana.
Licensing Board Defense — Representing doctors, nurses, pharmacists, attorneys, real estate agents, and other licensed professionals before their respective boards.
Administrative Appeals — Challenging adverse agency decisions through Kentucky’s administrative hearing process.
Open Records Act — Filing and litigating requests under KRS 61.870 et seq. to force government transparency.
Title IX & Campus Conduct — Defending students and faculty accused of sexual misconduct, academic dishonesty, or code of conduct violations at Kentucky universities.
Business Law — LLC formation, operating agreements, compliance, contracts, and startup consulting for small and mid-size businesses.

Common Practice Areas & Resources

DUI Defense in Kentucky — DUI lawyers handling first-offense, repeat, and aggravated DUI cases statewide.
Drug Charges — Possession, trafficking, and distribution defense across Kentucky.
City Criminal Defense — Local criminal defense lawyers in Lexington, Louisville, and every Kentucky city we serve.
Post-Conviction Relief — Appeals, RCr 11.42 motions, CR 60.02 motions, and federal habeas corpus.
Kentucky Criminal Process Guide — Step-by-step guides to arraignment, preliminary hearings, plea negotiations, and trial.
Courthouse & Jail Guides — County-by-county guides to courthouses, jails, bail bond procedures, and visitation.
Kentucky Statutes Reference — Plain-language explanations of every major Kentucky criminal statute (KRS).
Defensa Criminal en Español — Servicios legales en español para defensa criminal en Kentucky.

Our Attorneys

Bradley Clark — Managing Member

Brad focuses on federal criminal defense and business law. He brings a strategic, detail-oriented approach to every case — whether negotiating with federal prosecutors or structuring a new business entity.

Derrick Harris — Partner

Derrick is a seasoned trial attorney who handles state criminal cases across Kentucky. From misdemeanor charges to serious felonies, he has the courtroom experience clients need.

Dan Parker — Of Counsel

Dan brings over a decade of criminal defense experience and is fluent in Spanish, serving Kentucky’s Spanish-speaking community.

Contact Us

Phone: (859) 474-0001 Email: brad@clarkharris.com Location: Lexington, Kentucky Call us today for a free consultation. We’re available 24/7 for urgent criminal matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Clark + Harris represent clients across all of Kentucky?

Yes. We appear in district and circuit courts in all 120 Kentucky counties, in federal courts in the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky, and before Kentucky state agencies and licensing boards.

What types of cases does Clark + Harris handle?

State and federal criminal defense, Title IX and campus conduct defense, professional licensing board defense, administrative appeals, open records litigation, and business law for small and mid-sized businesses.

How can I contact Clark + Harris for a consultation?

Call 859-474-0001 or email brad@clarkharris.com. Initial consultations are confidential and many practice areas offer a free case review.

Practice Areas

Featured Statute & Defense Guides

In-depth guides to the Kentucky statutes our clients ask about most often.