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Justin Gooch
Born and raised in Louisville. Prosecutor, then trial lawyer, now the attorney behind Gooch Law. Licensed in Kentucky and before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.
A Louisville lawyer, start to finish
Justin Gooch was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Kentucky in 2008 and his Juris Doctor from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville in 2011, passing the Kentucky Bar Exam the same year. He is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.
Two years on the other side
Justin began his legal career as an Assistant Jefferson County Attorney, serving from 2011 to 2013. As a prosecutor he managed thousands of cases across a range of areas, and he learned how the Commonwealth evaluates evidence, charges cases and decides what to offer. That experience shapes every criminal defense matter Gooch Law takes on: Justin knows what a prosecutor is looking for, where a case is weak and when to push.
Eleven years of personal injury work
From 2013 to 2024 Justin practiced at Schuler Law Office, where he was mentored by David Schuler. Those years were pivotal in shaping his approach to personal injury law, from investigating a wreck to negotiating with insurers and trying a case when the offer is not fair. While his practice spans several areas, personal injury remains its center.
A legacy of legal service
Justin grew up in Louisville's south end, where his father operated a private practice focused on wills and probate. He continues to honor that legacy by maintaining and integrating his father's practice into his own, which is why Gooch Law handles wills, estate planning and probate alongside injury and criminal work.
Kentucky's horse industry
As an undergraduate, Justin gained extensive experience in Kentucky's Thoroughbred industry, working for Claiborne Farm, Keeneland, The Jockey Club and WinStar Farm. He still draws on that background when a client's matter touches the equine world.
Professional affiliations
Justin is a member of the Louisville Bar Association, the Kentucky Bar Association and the Kentucky Justice Association.
Away from the office
Justin is married and the father of two sons. When he is not in a courtroom he coaches his children's sports teams, plays soccer, golf and basketball, and takes part in Louisville's community life.
A one-attorney firm means the person who answers your first call is the person who handles your case. No hand-offs, no case managers, no surprises about who is showing up in court.
Timeline
The path to Gooch Law.
- 2008University of KentuckyBachelor of Arts. Works in the Thoroughbred industry for Claiborne Farm, Keeneland, The Jockey Club and WinStar Farm as an undergraduate.
- 2011Brandeis School of Law, University of LouisvilleJuris Doctor. Passes the Kentucky Bar Exam and is admitted to practice.
- 2011 to 2013Assistant Jefferson County AttorneyProsecutes thousands of cases across several areas of law in Louisville's courts.
- 2013 to 2024Schuler Law OfficeEleven years of personal injury practice under the mentorship of David Schuler.
- 2024Gooch LawOpens his own office at 1039 E Burnett Ave, carrying his father's wills and probate practice forward alongside injury and criminal defense work.
The horse business
Claiborne, Keeneland, The Jockey Club, WinStar.
Before law school Justin worked inside Kentucky's Thoroughbred industry at some of its best-known names. It is an unusual background for a Louisville lawyer, and it means that when a client's matter involves horses, farms or the racing world, Justin already speaks the language.
Ready to talk it through?
Call the office or send a few details, and Justin will be in touch the same business day.