History
After graduating in three years from Transylvania University with a double major in music and political science, Ms. Staton began law school at the University of Louisville’s Louis D. Brandeis School of Law in the fall of 1978. However, after being awarded a fellowship from the Rotary Foundation for a free year of study in Australia at the University of Melbourne for the 1980 calendar year, Ms. Staton took a break from law school to capitalize on the opportunity. While living in Australia, Ms. Staton earned a Master’s Degree in Criminology and, as part of the fellowship, gave talks to 48 Rotary clubs across Australia regarding Kentucky’s history and natural beauty. Upon her return to the Commonwealth, Ms. Staton completed law school at Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon P. chase College of Law in 1983.
After nearly ten years as a legal practitioner, Ms. Staton opened her current private practice, where she has proudly served her fellow Kentuckians for nearly thirty years.
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Janet L. Staton, Attorney at Law, understands that finding the right attorney to represent you is a choice not to be taken lightly. She offers low-cost $50 in-person, telephone or video consultations in order to meet you where you are. Janet can provide answers to your questions, options, and recommendations to guide you through whatever legal issue you are facing.
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Our Team
Attorney
Janet L. Staton
Janet L. Staton, Attorney at Law, is a full-service law firm with over 38 years of experience serving central Kentucky. Having served as the Boyle County Bar President for over 20 years, Ms. Staton has an excellent working relationship with her fellow members of the Bar. Furthermore, she has personal first-hand experience with many of the same life situations as that of her clients, and as a result, is able to provide them with not only legal expertise but also empathy.
Ms. Staton will walk hand in hand with her clients, providing the very best in legal representation. Be it divorce, custody, child support, financial hardship, personal injury, criminal defense, Ms. Staton will fight for her clients to attain all to which they are entitled. She has served generations of families during her years of practice and looks forward to helping you.
Education
SALMON P. CHASE Highland Heights, KY
J.D., 1983
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE Melbourne, Australia
M.A., Criminology, 1980
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY Lexington, KY
B.A., Political Science & Music, 1978
Activities & Affiliations
• 1990-2012 President, Boyle County Bar Association
• 1986-1992 Member, House of Delegates, Kentucky Bar Association
Bar Admissions
• Commonwealth of Kentucky, U.S. District Court for the Eastern & Western Districts of Kentucky
Paralegal
Callie Minks
Callie earned an associates degree in Baking and Pasty from Sullivan University in 1997. She joined the staff shortly after graduating from Eastern Kentucky University with a B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences in 2000. Callie has been a member of Janet’s team in some capacity for over 20 years. Janet trained her to be a paralegal as she possesses outstanding writing skills and has an excellent understanding of Kentucky law. Callie also assists Janet with our bankruptcy clients by gathering documents, reviewing bankruptcy schedules and answering questions.
Legal Assistant
Raeanna Lay
Raeanna has lived in and served her local community for over 25 years. Before joining our staff in 2017, Raeanna enjoyed 17 years in the banking industry, as well as previously serving as a deputy clerk for the Boyle County Clerk’s Office. Friendly, calm, and capable, Raeanna is an expert in customer service. She is dedicated to serving clients with the utmost care and professionalism.