James Barton Adams

Background

Barton Adams, James was born on August 5, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.

Education

University of Louisville (Bachelor of Arts, 1970. Juris Doctor, 1973).

Career

Admitted to the bar, 1973, Kentucky. 1975, United States. District Court, Western District of Kentucky. 1980, United States. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky.

1981, United States.

Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. Master, Inns of Court. Member, Federal Defenders Association (Board Member).

Member, Kentucky Academy of Justice.

Member: Kentucky Bar Association. Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys.

Kentucky Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Primarily criminal trial practice.

Began in the Jefferson public defenders office.

Went into private practice in July, 1975. Extensive experience in federal white collar crime prosecutions and complex State and Federal criminal prosecutions.

Achievements

• James Barton Adams has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, Federal Defenders Association (Board Member). Member, Kentucky Academy of Justice. Member: Kentucky Bar Association.

Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys.

Kentucky Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys.