Chris Hendricks, Attorney at Law

07/30/2026

As Chris prepares to begin serving as Calloway District Court Judge, we would like to share the following timeline regarding the closure of his law practice:

August 28, 2026
The physical office will permanently close. After this date, Chris will continue working remotely.

August 29–September 30, 2026
The law practice will remain open on a remote basis. Current clients may continue communicating with the office as usual.

Chris may be reached directly by email at [email protected]. Clients may also call or text the office at 270-293-5944 to schedule an appointment.

October 1, 2026
Chris will cease practicing law, and the law practice will permanently close as he prepares to take office as Calloway District Court Judge.

We are deeply grateful to our clients, colleagues, and community for their confidence, support, and friendship throughout the years. It has been an honor to serve you.

05/26/2026

Chris secured a NOT GUILTY verdict on behalf of his client charged with a Class A felony, a charge carrying 20 to 50 years or life in prison.

The jury deliberated for only 26 minutes before reaching the verdict.

This outcome is a reminder that the presumption of innocence is not a formality, it is a shield. And defending it requires preparation, precision, and the willingness to hold the line when the stakes could not be higher.

We are grateful to our client and to a jury that took its responsibility seriously.

04/02/2026

KENTUCKY COURT OF APPEALS VACATES ORDER AMENDING CLIENT’S BOND CONDITIONS

On April 2, 2026, the Kentucky Court of Appeals vacated an Order entered by a local Circuit Court amending a defendant’s bond conditions after he requested a jury trial. In January, 2026, Chris Hendricks appeared with a client at a status hearing and requested a jury trial. The prosecuting attorney then requested the Circuit Court amend the client’s bond conditions to include participation in the Monitored Conditional Release (MCR) program for no other apparent reason than he requested a jury trial. Over Chris’ objection, the client’s bond was amended and he was ordered to participate in MCR. Chris then appealed the Court’s order amending his client’s bond conditions. After briefing the issue, the Court of Appeals entered an Order vacating the Circuit Court’s Order amending the bond conditions, explaining the amendment of conditions did not comply with legal requirements for taking such actions. This represents a straightforward example of the important work attorney’s do to protect individuals’ rights and liberties through every phase of the justice system. The case remains scheduled for a jury trial at the end of 2026.

04/02/2026

01/26/2026

Friends,

It appears that my email may have been used or spoofed to send the message below to those in my contacts list. Please DO NOT click on the link. I DID NOT send this message to any client or colleague, past or present.

Thank you for your attention.
-Chris

11/24/2025

My campaign for District Judge is underway, but the election isn’t until November 2026. Until then, my door remains open. I will continue taking new cases and advocating for clients with integrity, diligence, and fairness.

09/26/2025

By Chris Hendricks, JD The phrase is so familiar to us all: “You have the right to remain silent.” Most are even able to repeat the remaining rights without ...

09/26/2025

If you or someone you know is interested in expungement information, give our office a call at 270-293-5944.

By Chris Hendricks, Attorney at Law The French novelist Marcel Proust once said, “There is no man, however wise, who has not at some period of his youth sai ...

09/26/2025

I am delighted to be a guest contributor to The Murray Sentinel

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09/23/2025

In 2019, an executive order changed the law in Kentucky, giving thousands of people a second chance. Under this order, individuals with non-violent felony convictions who have completed their sentences may have had their right to vote and hold public office automatically restored—even if their felony has not been expunged.

If you or someone you know has a past felony conviction, you don’t have to wait for the lengthy expungement process to reclaim your civil rights. The Commonwealth of Kentucky provides a free, easy-to-use database where you can check your status.

Restoring civil rights is about more than paperwork—it’s about opening doors, having a voice, and being fully part of your community again. If your rights have been restored, the next step is simple: register to vote.

Click below to find out your status and register to vote today.