Sarah E. Clay
- Biography
I am a solo practitioner in Louisville, Kentucky, and represent clients throughout the state. I completed my undergraduate studies in South Carolina before moving back to Kentucky, where I received my J.D. at the University of Louisville. I have extensive experience in criminal defense (from petty misdemeanors to class A felonies), which includes serving as lead or sole counsel in felony jury trials where my clients were acquitted on all charges. I also have experience in family law, personal injury law, estate law, and other general practice areas. I am a fourth generation attorney continuing the family tradition of practicing law.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- DUI & DWI
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father’s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Kentucky
- Since 2012
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Education
- University of Louisville
- J.D. (2012)
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2009
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2012 - Activities: Co-Chair, Student Bar Foundation; Member, Moot Court Board; Pupil Member, Brandeis American Inn of Court; Brandeis Academic Fellow; Externship: Office of the Public Defender; Member, Women’s Law Caucus; Member, Constitutional Law Society
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- College of Charleston
- B.A. (2005) | Political Science
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2001
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2005 - Activities: President and Captain: Women’s Rugby Team
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- Awards
- Walker Award
- Louisville Public Defender
- 2015
- For excellence in advocacy, after obtaining a complete acquittal on all charges in a felony jury trial.
- Walker Award
- Louisville Public Defender
- 2014
- For excellence in advocacy, after obtaining a complete acquittal on all charges in a felony jury trial.
- Continuing Legal Education Award
- Kentucky Bar Association
- 2014
- Professional Associations
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Kentucky Bar Association
 # 94884
- Member
- Current
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- Louisville Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Clay Law Office
- Contact & Address
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