John Bennett - Owensboro, KY
Attorney at Foreman Watson Holtrey, LLP
Criminal Law Lawyers in Owensboro, KY
530 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY 42301
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Owensboro Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 12/16/2025
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- Domestic Relations
- General Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
I am grateful to Foreman Watson Holtrey, LLP for giving me the opportunity to return to Western Kentucky. I grew up in Decatur, AL, but both my parents were born and raised in Ohio County, and my siblings and I often enjoyed coming to visit this region. I still have many relatives throughout Ohio County and much of Western Kentucky.
I was drawn back to the region to attend Western Kentucky University, where I graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Criminology. It was here I also met my wonderful wife. Shortly after we were married, I graduated cum laude from Salmon P. Chase College of Law, and went directly into private practice for a small, general practice firm in Louisville. I was also Vice Chair for the Young Lawyers' Section of the Louisville Bar Association in 2017.
I believe my experience has prepared me well to serve the good people of Western Kentucky in an array of matters including: criminal law, personal injury and domestic relations.
I have diagnosed myself as a "golf nut," but I also enjoy reading and spending time with my family during my free time. I look forward to getting to work for the good people of Western Kentucky.
Education
Legal Education
- Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky
Non Legal Education
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Western Kentucky University
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Major: Political Science
Minor: Criminology
Current Employment Position(s)
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Junior Partner
Other Affiliations
- Louisville Bar Association, Young Lawyers’ Section (Vice Chair, 2017)
Reviews
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2026Mr. Bennett made the process smooth & talked me through every step of the way. I was very happy with his detailed work on my case & would definitely hire him again.
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