Jefferson Circuit Court

Hon. Barry Willett
Division 1

Judge Willett’s judicial career began in 2000 when he was elected to the Jefferson Circuit Court bench. A native of Louisville, he graduated from the University of Kentucky and the University Of Louisville School Of Law. Prior to his election to the bench, Judge Willett practiced law specializing in complex tort and commercial litigation. He attained an AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating awarded for expertise and ethics. Judge Willett is a past president of the Kentucky Justice Association. He has served as a Special Justice on the Supreme Court of Kentucky. Judge Willett completed a certification level course of mediation training at the Duke University Private Adjudication Center in 1995. Judge Willett is a frequent speaker in continuing legal/judicial education programs. Judge Willet served as Chief Regional Judge and Chief Judge of the Jefferson Circuit Court General Term for 2010-2011.