Fred Nesler | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the 57th Kentucky Circuit Court | |
| In office November 2003 – January 2, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Donald Byrom |
| Succeeded by | Sara Beth Gregory |
| Wayne County Attorney | |
| In office January 4, 1999 – November 2003 | |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
| In office January 1, 1997 – January 1, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Jeffrey Buis (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Ken Upchurch |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
Vernon Miniard Jr. is an American politician and jurist from Kentucky who was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1997 to 1999, Wayne County Attorney from 1999 to 2003, and a judge of the 57th Kentucky Circuit Court from 2003 to 2023.
Miniard was elected to the house in 1996 after incumbent representative Jeffrey Buis was redistricted to the 24th district.[1] In 1998 Miniard was elected Wayne County Attorney.[2] In November 2003 he won a special election to the 57th Kentucky Circuit Court, defeating incumbent judge Donald Byrom who was appointed by governor Paul E. Patton.[3] Miniard won reelection to the court in 2006 and 2014, then retired in 2022.
References
- ^ "Republicans aiming for control of state senate". The Lexington Herald-Leader. January 31, 1996. p. B1.
- ^ "Judge says his own DUIs won't affect rulings". The Lexington Herald-Leader. January 3, 1999. p. A1.
- ^ "3 appointees to stay judges". The Lexington Herald-Leader. November 6, 2003. p. B2.
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