Murray State University Alumnus and attorney Jeff Roberts, who graduated from Murray State University in 1988, has been appointed by Governor Andy Beshear as a special justice.
Special Justices are appointed when a sitting justice must recuse themselves from a case. Roberts will be replacing first district Supreme Court Justice Christopher Shea Nickell to hear the Alexandria Stanziano, Et Al v. Andrew Cooley, M.D., Et Al. case.
Roberts has practiced law in Murray since 1992. He earned a degree in criminal justice at Murray State, and his juris doctorate in 1992 from Southern Illinois University.
"I am mindful of the trust that Gov. Beshear has placed in me and I take this responsibility very seriously," Roberts said. "During my career, I have received accolades including requests to speak at legal seminars, appointments to leadership positions, awards, etc. I am grateful for all of them. However, to have my legal ability and knowledge recognized as being at the level of my being selected as a special justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court tops them all and is truly an honor."
Born and raised in Mayfield, Roberts currently lives in Calloway County with his wife, Anita. He also has a daughter and two step sons. In addition to his private practice, Roberts also serves as an assistant county attorney for Calloway County. He will continue representing clients while he serves on the state supreme court.
