FRANKFORT, Ky., Sept. 12, 2024 – Supreme Court Justice Michelle M. Keller received the seventh annual Justice for All award from the Northern Kentucky Volunteer Lawyers.
The regional organization presents the annual award to a person or a group who has aggressively sought to drive the connection of Northern Kentucky’s low-income individuals and families in need of legal services with dedicated lawyers.
Justice Keller was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2013 and serves as chairperson of the Kentucky Access to Justice Commission. Keller led the effort in establishing Legal Help Centers across the Commonwealth, one of which is located in Kenton County. The centers offer free assistance to citizens who are handling certain legal matters on their own.
The project is a collaborative effort between the Kentucky Access to Justice Commission, Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts, Kenton County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, Kenton County Law Library Trustees, Northern Kentucky Volunteer Lawyers and Legal Aid of the Bluegrass.
Justice Keller, an alumnus of Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law, has received numerous recognitions for her public service and community involvement. She was the first woman to be presented with the Northern Kentucky Bar Association Lawyer of the Year Award, along with the Richard D. Lawrence Lifetime Achievement Award and the Liberty Award for her service. Keller is known for her commitment to pro bono service and support of legal service organizations across Kentucky.
About the Supreme Court of Kentucky
The Supreme Court of Kentucky is the state court of last resort and the final interpreter of Kentucky law. Seven justices sit on the court and all seven rule on appeals before the court. The justices are elected from seven Supreme Court districts and serve eight-year terms. A chief justice, chosen for a four-year term by his or her fellow justices, is the administrative head of the state court system and is responsible for overseeing its operations. In addition, the Supreme Court establishes rules of practice and procedure for all Kentucky judges and attorneys.
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