About Jay Oakley
A Fierce Legal Advocate in Lexington
Attorney Jay Oakley is a fierce legal advocate based in Lexington and serving clients throughout Central Kentucky.
Since he started practicing law in 2006, Jay has worked to secure more than $50 million in combined settlements and verdicts in personal injury cases. These include motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, medical malpractice cases, dog bites, product liability, premises liability and workers compensation claims.
He has won numerous cases before juries in all levels of the courts, including state district and circuit courts as well as federal court.
Jay, who is managing partner at Oakley & Oakley, also has argued on behalf of clients before the Kentucky Supreme Court, the Kentucky Court of Appeals and the US Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. He is a member of
If you’ve been arrested or charged with a crime, or if you’ve been injured in any type of fault-based accident, you need a capable, reliable, organized lawyer to protect your rights and interests.
Both criminal defense and personal injury cases can be complex and overwhelming. Most people don’t have the knowledge of the legal system and its intricacies to represent themselves. The best way to protect your rights and get the best possible outcome is to hire a highly qualified, experienced attorney. Jay Oakley is that attorney.
Bar Memberships
- Kentucky Bar Association, Admitted 2006
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, Admitted 2007
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, Admitted 2015
- United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, Admitted 2023
Professional Associations
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Kentucky Justice Association (KJA)
- Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (KACDL)
- National Trial Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
Noteworthy Cases
- Acquittal after 1 week jury trial: 5:19-CR-101-KKC, EDKY; client charged with murder-for-hire and kidnapping
- Over $50,000,000.00 in combined personal injury, mva, dog bite, premises liability and workers compensation settlements and verdicts secured.
Practice Areas
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Criminal Defense
We’ll take the weight of the law off your shoulders and fight for your rights.
Drug Crimes
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Federal Crimes
We’ll take the weight of the law off your shoulders and fight for your rights.
DUI Defense
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