ATTORNEY 2005-PRESENT
Law Office of Stephen H. Poindexter Burkesville, Kentucky
Kentucky (statewide)
Represent defendants in criminal proceedings from arraignment through trial.
Represent parties in divorce, child custody, and child support cases.
Represent parties in Social Security Disability cases.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY (PART-TIME) 2007
Commonwealth Attorney’s Office Monticello, Kentucky
57th Judicial Circuit
Prosecuted defendants in criminal proceedings from arraignment through trial.
Represented children in child support cases.
PUBLIC DEFENDER APRIL 2004-JUNE 2005
Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy Columbia, Kentucky
29th and 40th Judicial Circuits (Adair, Casey, and Clinton counties)
Represent indigent people in criminal proceedings from arraignment through trial.
Interview clients and witnesses in jail and other settings outside the courtroom.
Meet with families of defendants and explain the criminal justice system.
LAW STUDENT INTERN SPRING 2003
Commonwealth Attorney’s Office Bowling Green, Kentucky
8th Judicial Circuit (Warren County)
Conducted legal research involving 404(b) evidence, discovery, and Fourth Amendment issues.
Located, interviewed, and subpoenaed witnesses.
Assisted Commonwealth Attorney at trial.
COMMONWEALTH DETECTIVE 2001
Commonwealth Attorney’s Office Russellville, Kentucky
7th Judicial Circuit (Logan/Todd counties)
Made plea offer and sentencing recommendations to the Commonwealth Attorney.
Located, interviewed, and subpoenaed witnesses.
Assisted Commonwealth Attorney at trial.
PROBATION/PAROLE OFFICER 2000-2001
Kentucky Probation/Parole Office Russellville, Kentucky
Supervised caseload of 80-100 clients.
Conducted alcohol and drug tests.
Conducted searches of clients, their homes, and their vehicles.
Arrested parole violators and transported them back to prison.
NARCOTICS DETECTIVE 1997-2000
Logan Co. Sheriff’s Department Russellville, Kentucky
Initiated and completed drug investigations (both undercover and using informants).
Installed and operated electronic surveillance equipment.
Acquired and executed search warrants and processed all evidence.
Provided drug presentations to schools and civic organizations.
POLICE OFFICER 1994-1997
Franklin Police Department Franklin, Kentucky
Investigated criminal violations, misdemeanors, and felonies.
Testified in district and circuit court hearings/trials.
Provided public relations through Police Mt. Bike unit and school presentations.
PETTY OFFICER THIRD CLASS - ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN 1990-1994
United States Coast Guard Michigan, California, Maine, Florida
Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of classified intelligence-gathering equipment.
Researched, ordered, and maintained electronic supplies for a 45-man unit.
Participated in search and rescue missions and drug interdiction activities.
AIR FORCE SECURITY POLICEMAN 1988-1990
Kentucky Air National Guard Louisville, Kentucky
Tasked with guarding military installations and enforcing military laws.
Trained as M-60 machine gun specialist. Assisted with instruction for firearm qualifications.
EDUCATION
JURIS DOCTORATE - LITIGATION CONCENTRATION 2001 - 2003
Thomas M. Cooley Law School Lansing, Michigan
Graduation valedictory speaker
Vice President - Native American Law Student’s Association
Vice President - Cooley Republicans
American Bar Association - Law Student Division
American Trial Lawyers Association - Law Student Division
BACHELOR OF ARTS -SOCIOLOGY/CRIMINOLOGY 1994-1997
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky
ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES - LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPHASIS 1989-1990
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky
UNITED STATES DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (DEA)
2 Week Narcotics Investigator’s Class - Spring 1999
KENTUCKY STATE POLICE
Indoor Cannabis Investigations - Summer 1999
CALIFORNIA BUREAU OF NARCOTICS ENFORCEMENT
Methamphetamine Seminar - Winter 1998
REGIONAL COUNTERDRUG TRAINING ACADEMY- MISSISSIPPI
Criminal Intelligence Analysis - Summer 1998
INSTITUTE OF POLICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT- FLORIDA
Narcotics Investigations and Identification - Winter 1997
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING
Interviews and Interrogations - 2000
Undercover Drug Operations - 1998
Breath Test Operator - 1996
Street Survival Skills - 1995
Law Enforcement Basic Training - 1994
MILITARY TRAINING
U.S. COAST GUARD
Total Quality Management - 1994
Computer Systems Operator - 1993
Basic/Advanced Electronics - 1991-92
U.S. AIR FORCE
Security Police Academy - 1988
Pre-Noncommissioned Officer course - 1990
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
• Lake Cumberland Area Development District – Board member
• Burkesville Chamber of Commerce – Vice President
• Burkesville Tourism Commission - Chairman
• Kentucky Association of Trial Attorneys
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Kentucky Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Rotary Club - Russellville, Ky. (1999-2001)
Rotarian of the Year 2001
• Board of Directors for Lifeskills, Inc. in Bowling Green, Ky. (1999-2001)
• Big Brother Volunteer - Bowling Green, Ky. (1994-1995)
• Fraternal Order of Police (1995-present)
• Master Mason - Burkesville Masonic Lodge (1996-present)
• Kentucky Colonel (1995-present)
• Soccer Coach - Russellville, Kentucky Parks and Recreation (1998-2000)
• Volunteer Reading Mentor - Franklin Elementary School (1997)
• Kentucky Governor’s Award for Drunk Driving Enforcement (1996)
• Designed and Implemented the 1st uniform patch unique to the Franklin Police Dept. - 1997