James D. ("J.D.") Theiss
Born and raised in Oldham County, Kentucky, JD Theiss has been practicing law in LaGrange,Kentucky since he passed the Kentucky Bar Exam in 2012.
In 2014, JD and his father, Jim Theiss, formed THEISS LAW OFFICES, PLLC. JD’s practice has primarily focused on family law,
appellate work, estate planning and probate, and criminal defense. JD has also served as general counsel for the La Grange Fire Protection District since 2013.
When he’s not practicing law, JD enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter and cooking.
- Family Law
- Criminal Defense
- Estate Planning & Probate
- Personal Injury
Licenses & MembershipS
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Louisville Bar Association
- Licensed to practice in Kentucky
Notable cases & decisions:
- Centa v. Lindsey, 2022 WL 17543027 (Ky. App. 2022)
- Estes v. Estes, 2021 WL 3573008 (Ky. App. 2021)
- Normandin v. Normandin, 634 S.W.3d 589 (Ky. 2020)
- Commonwealth v. Crosby, 518 S.W.3d 153 (Ky. App. 2017)
- Smith v. Smith, 503 S.W.3d 178 (Ky. App. 2016)
- Hempel v. Hempel, 432 S.W.3d 730 (Ky. App. 2014)
University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law
Louisville, KY
Juris Doctor
magna cum laude
2012
Centre College
Danville, KY
Bachelor of Arts in History and Government
2009
Oldham County High School
Buckner, KY
2005
