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Coleman takes oath as new circuit judge

A packed courtroom of family, friends, those in the legal community, and various local residents were on hand Friday, April 14, to witness the swearing-in ceremony of Tim Coleman as the new judge for the 38th Judicial Circuit.  Kentucky Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. presided over the ceremony, which was held at the Butler County Courthouse. 

Coleman was appointed by Governor Matt Bevin for the position, which covers Butler, Edmonson, Ohio, and Hancock counties.  Coleman was one of three nominees put forth by a judicial nominating committee for the judgeship.  He replaces Judge Ronnie Dortch, who recently retired. 

A law graduate of the University of Kentucky, Coleman worked in private practice in Lexington and served previously as Butler County Attorney and most recently as the Commonwealth's Attorney for the 38th Judicial District. 

Coleman's wife Shelia, along with daughters Heather Coleman Brooks and Ashley Walsh, assisted during the swearing-in ceremony.  Shelia held the Bible, while Heather and Ashley helped their father with the black judge's robe.  Coleman's parents are Glendel and Barbara Coleman of Morgantown. 

A reception was held in the courthouse lawn.

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Original story in Beech Tree News (4-7-17): 

Gov. Bevin Appoints Tim Coleman as Circuit Judge for the 38th Judicial Circuit, Division 1

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 7, 2017) – Gov. Matt Bevin today appointed Timothy Ray “Tim” Coleman, of Morgantown, as Circuit Judge for the 38th Judicial Circuit, Division 1 of Kentucky—representing Butler, Edmonson, Hancock and Ohio counties.

Coleman has served as Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 38th Judicial District for the past 16 years. He is a former president of the Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorney Association (KCAA) and previous member of the Prosecutors Advisory Council (PAC). Coleman was named 2009 “Outstanding Commonwealth’s Attorney” by the Kentucky Attorney General, and he received KCAA’s 2014 “Sword of Justice Award.”

“I want to thank Gov. Bevin for his trust, as well as Chief Justice Minton and the Judicial Nominating Committee for their confidence in nominating me,” said Coleman. “This is obviously a great honor and a great privilege, and I am excited to be able to serve the citizens of the Commonwealth and the 38th Judicial Circuit as Circuit Court Judge.”

Coleman is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky College of Law, where he was articles editor for the Kentucky Law Journal. He was previously a partner at the law firm of Jackson Kelly PLLC in Lexington and also served two years as Butler County Attorney.

His community leadership roles have included organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club (director), Gideons International (local camp president), Morgantown Bank and Trust (director) and the Kentucky Authority for Educational Television (chairman).

Coleman and his wife Sheila Peay Coleman reside in Butler County and have three children and three grandchildren.

He shall serve until the position is filled in accordance with the results of the November 2018 midterm election, pursuant to the provisions of Section 152 of the Kentucky Constitution.

 

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