Why I'm Running for Judge
My interest in becoming a judge stems from the lessons I have learned over the course of my life and career. I have worked in the court system for over 33 years, serving at the District Court, Circuit Court and Appellate Court levels.
Through this experience, I have gained familiarity with a wide variety of practice areas, including the diverse fields of Circuit Court practice. My Circuit Court experience gave me direct contact with the daily routine of the court. As a District Court trial commissioner, I directly heard from individuals seeking emergency protective orders and I learned to weigh and evaluate petitions in light of the statutory requirements. My Appellate Court experience exposed me to an even wider variety of issues and practice.
Through these experiences, I have become highly proficient in the many different aspects of law, procedure and courtroom practice encountered in circuit court. In all of my years of practice, I have learned by observing the best and the worst of Circuit and Appellate practitioners. And I have been honored to work for excellent judges both at the Circuit and Appellate Court level. Through them, I have learned the best practices both on and off the bench.
Through church and civic organizations, I have stepped up to leadership in my volunteer activities, applying my talents to the development of protocols for financial oversight and organizational bylaws. My family taught me the value of service, whether that be in leadership or in stepping up to help where it is needed. And throughout my life, I always strive to live that example.
My community activism has shown me the power of organized people to affect positive change in our city. It has taught me to listen, to identify problems and solutions, and to implement the most effective solutions available. And my community involvement has taught me that most problems are interconnected. Likewise, solutions to those problems require the support of many different areas. This understanding is a key asset to address the many-faceted issues that come up in Circuit Court.
I humbly ask for your vote and support.
Tim Buckley
Statements of Support
"Tim has been active in the Kentucky Court system for more than 30 years. While I served as a circuit court judge I met Tim while he worked for another Judge. His reputation as a talented, hard working court staff attorney was well established. In 2006 I had the good fortune of working directly with Tim while I served on the Kentucky Court of Appeals. His dedication to the rule of law as well as his knowledge of Kentucky case law was second to none. I also know that Tim has been actively involved in his faith community and the Louisville community at large. Tim’s legal skills, his passion for our community, and his compassion for less fortunate will serve him well as a circuit court judge. I hope you will join me in supporting Tim Buckley."
Tom Wine
"I have worked closely with Tim Buckley as his direct supervisor for almost 16 years in his capacity as a staff attorney at the Jefferson Circuit and primarily at the Kentucky Court of Appeals. Tim was always hard working, dedicated, level headed, efficient, and with an excellent knowledge of the law. He has used those skills for the benefit of the thousands of litigants that were involved in the cases before us. We need lawyers who possess Tim's ability on the Circuit Bench. Please give him your fullest consideration."
Judge William L. Knopf (Ret.)
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Legal Experience
Senior Staff Attorney, Kentucky Court of Appeals - Dec 1995 to Jan 2022
- Served four appellate judges representing the Fourth Appellate District of Kentucky's intermediate appellate court
- Personally drafted over 1600 opinions, including more than 90 published opinions
District Court Trial Commissioner, Jefferson County District Court - Jan 1995 to Dec 1995
- Responsible for setting bail bonds, issuing emergency protective orders, emergency custody orders, and mental inquest warrants.
Staff Attorney/Deputy Master Commissioner, Jefferson County Circuit Court - Aug 1990 to Nov 1995
- Staff attorney primarily to Divisions One and Two of the Jefferson Circuit Court, working closely with the Circuit Court judges.
- Developed extensive experience in trial procedure in a wide variety of civil and criminal matters, with an emphasis on strong research and writing skills.
- Primary responsibilities for summary judgment motions in civil cases, and post-conviction criminal motions.
- As a Deputy Master Commissioner (after 1993), called upon to review hearings and to draft findings of fact, conclusions of law, and judgments.
Publications
During his 26-year career with the Kentucky Court of Appeals, Tim has researched and drafted more than 1600 appellate opinions, over 90 of which are published in the law books.
To download a list of published opinions that Tim worked on, click below.
Volunteer Work
Citizens of Louisville Organized and United Together (CLOUT)
- Finance and Development Committee Chair - Jan 2005 to 2019
- Board Member - 2004 to 2007
- Treasurer - 2005 to 2007
- Affordable Housing, Juvenile Justice, Restorative Practice Research Groups
St. John Paul II Catholic Church/St. Barnabas
- Parish Council Member 2014 to 2020
- Parish Council Chair Aug 2017 to Aug 2020
Holy Name Catholic Church
- Parish Council Member and Chair 1994 to 2006
- Region 3 Planning Group
Cabinet for Families & Children
- Foster Parent 2000 to 2004
Louisville Country Dancers
- Secretary/Treasurer 1996 to 1999
Education
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville
- J.D. 1990
Quincy University
- B.A. magna cum laude, Political Science 1987
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