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6 days ago · LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Jefferson County District Court Judge Erica Lee Williams is retiring, so she can focus on her health. Williams said her doctors advised her to retire, because of her...
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Williams received her undergraduate degree from Western Kentucky University and her J.D.from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Prior to her appointment to the court in 2009, Williams practiced law with the firm of Dinsmore and Shohl, LLP.
Williams appears in clothing ad
In September 2014, Williams appeared in an ad for a women's clothing store stating: "The verdict is in! They FEEL great!" The Kentucky Code of Judicial Conduct prohibitively that a "judge shall not lend the prestige of judicial office to advance the private interests of the judge or others." The ad was published in The Courier-Journalnewspaper. In her response to inquiries from The Courier-Journal'seditorial board, Williams stated that she was not paid for the advertisement, nor was she given...
Williams publicly rebukes fellow judge
In June 2015, Williams publicly criticized a fellow jurist. Judge Sheila Collins ordered alleged domestic violence victim Jasmine Stone to be jailed for filing a false claim.Williams called the incarceration "outrageous" and apologized to Stone before dismissing the false statement charges. Williams added, "What happened to you should never, ever, ever happen to a victim." Collins jailed Stone for recanting a statement that her boyfriend had assaulted her. The witness later said she was told...
Mar 23, 2014 · This tiny but mighty woman is known for her decisive, no-nonsense style on the bench. Meet Judge Erica Lee Williams, our FACE of Louisville this week.
Oct 10, 2014 · Judge Erica Lee Williams is the third female honoree for our Leading Ladies of Louisville blog series. She has a renowned political background, and has practiced law on both state and federal levels.
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May 4, 2021 · LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An effort led by the Louisville Urban League aimed to increase the chances of saving a Jefferson County judge’s life. Judge Erica Lee Williams needs a bone marrow transplant...
Retired District Court Judge in Jefferson County · Judge Williams has served our community as a District Court Judge since 2009. She also served as the presiding judge for Teen Court in...
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Kentucky: Erica Lee Williams is the newest judge appointed to the Kentucky District Courts. She will serve in the 30th District, Division 17 in the seat vacated by Judge Judith K. Bartholomew. Williams was nominated by Governor Steve Beshear after having been recommended by the Kentucky Judicial Nominating Commission.
