JUDICIAL · KY · 2008-2022
John Minton
Chief Justice · State Supreme Court · Kentucky
Background
John Minton served as Chief Justice · State Supreme Court of Kentucky from 2008–2022 (14 years). Took office after Joseph Lambert; succeeded by Laurance VanMeter. Same-year political environment (2008): Governor Steve Beshear; Attorney General Jack Conway; Secretary of State Trey Grayson.
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Others who held this office in Kentucky
- Debra Hembree Lambert (2025-present)
- Laurance VanMeter (2023-2024)
- Joseph Lambert (1998-2008)
- Robert Stephens (1990-1998)