License & bar number lookup
Kentucky Attorney License Lookup
Search 22,170 attorneys registered with the Kentucky Bar Association (mandatory bar) by name or bar number. Every record shows the official license status and as-of date.
How to verify a Kentucky attorney
- Search the attorney by name or bar number in the search box above — it pulls the official Kentucky Bar Association (mandatory bar) record.
- Confirm the license status reads "active" (not suspended, disbarred, inactive, or not eligible).
- Check the disciplinary standing — disbarred or suspended is a public record you can see before you hire.
- Cross-check the bar number and admission year against anything the attorney told you.
Kentucky attorneys — last name “X”
Active Kentucky attorneys with last names starting “X.” Use the search box above for an exact name or bar number.
Disciplinary actions
See Kentucky attorney disciplinary actions (1,684 attorneys currently disbarred or suspended of record).
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if a lawyer is licensed in Kentucky?
Search their name or bar number in the lookup above. It returns the official Kentucky Bar Association (mandatory bar) record, including current license status and admission year. If no record comes back, the person may not be licensed in Kentucky.
How many attorneys are registered in Kentucky?
22,170 attorneys are registered with the Kentucky Bar Association (mandatory bar), and 19,375 are on active status. Every record here shows the official license status and as-of date.
Is Kentucky attorney discipline public?
Yes. License status, including disbarment and suspension of record, is public information published by the Kentucky Bar Association (mandatory bar). 1,684 Kentucky attorneys are currently disbarred or suspended of record.
What is a bar number?
A bar number is the unique ID the Kentucky Bar Association (mandatory bar) assigns to each admitted attorney. It is the most reliable way to confirm you are looking at the right person, especially for common names.
Does this cost anything?
No. Looking up a Kentucky attorney's license and disciplinary standing on this site is free and requires no account.
Data sources & last updated
- Licensing roster & status: Kentucky Bar Association (mandatory bar). Public licensing roster.
- Resident-attorney benchmark: ABA National Lawyer Population Survey 2024.
- Data on this page as of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
This site republishes official public records and is not legal advice, a lawyer referral service, or a consumer reporting agency. Information here may not be used to make decisions about employment, tenancy, or credit (FCRA). Records are shown as published by their official sources and may contain errors or be out of date; consult the linked official source to verify. To correct or dispute a record, contact the licensing authority of record.