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James Mains
Litigation Attorney

About James Mains, Litigation Attorney

James Mains, Family Law Litigation Attorney, focuses his practice on a wide range of family law matters, including: divorce, child custody, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, child support, and adoption. James previously served as a Guardian Ad Litem on Division 7’s, Judge Brown’s, docket in Jefferson County, Kentucky.

Originally from Sacramento, California, James moved to Louisville, Kentucky in 2008 and graduated from Trinity High School in 2012. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Kentucky in 2016, before continuing his legal education at the University of Louisville. In 2020, James graduated with both a Juris Doctorate and a Master’s in Urban Planning.

James is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex family law issues with compassion and professionalism, providing strategic legal solutions tailored to each individual’s needs.

Licenses

  • Kentucky

Education & Certifications

  • 2020 Juris Doctorate – University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law
  • 2020 Masters in Urban Planning – University of Louisville, Urban Planning Department
  • 2016 Political Science Bachelors – University of Kentucky
  • 2012 Trinity High School Graduate

Associations

2020-2026 Kentucky Bar Association

Awards

2026 Top 10 Under 40 Kentucky Family Law Attorney as ranked by the National Academy for Family Law Attorneys
James Mains
Litigation Attorney
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