Background
Roberts, J. Wendell was born on May 1, 1943 in Somerset, Kentucky, United States. Son of Earl C. and Dorothy (Whitaker) Roberts.
Roberts, J. Wendell was born on May 1, 1943 in Somerset, Kentucky, United States. Son of Earl C. and Dorothy (Whitaker) Roberts.
Eastern Kentucky University (Bachelor of Arts). University of Kentucky (Juris Doctor).
Attorney, Kentucky Department Revenue, Frankfort, 1966;
law clerk, Kentucky Supreme Court, Frankfort, 1966-1967;
attorney, Charles A. Williams & Association, Paducah, Kentucky, 1967;
attorney, Westberry & Roberts, Marion, Kentucky, 1968-1987;
city attorney, City of Marion, 1968-1984;
judge, United States Bankruptcy Court Western District Kentucky, Louisville, since 1987;
chief judge, United States Bankruptcy Court Western District Kentucky, Louisville, 1988-1995.
Vice chairman Pennyrile Area Development District, Hopkinsville, Kentucky, 1968-1972. Volunteer Habitat for Humanity and Center for the Arts, Louisville. Member Kentucky Bar Association, Louisville Bar Association, National Conference Bankruptcy Judges (Board of Governors 1991-1994), Municipal Attorneys Association Kentucky (president 1983).
Avocations: volunteer work.
Children: Stephen A., Shannon L.