Chris Hendricks, Attorney at Law

04/02/2026

KENTUCKY COURT OF APPEALS VACATES ORDER AMENDING CLIENT’S BOND CONDITIONS

On April 2, 2026, the Kentucky Court of Appeals vacated an Order entered by a local Circuit Court amending a defendant’s bond conditions after he requested a jury trial. In January, 2026, Chris Hendricks appeared with a client at a status hearing and requested a jury trial. The prosecuting attorney then requested the Circuit Court amend the client’s bond conditions to include participation in the Monitored Conditional Release (MCR) program for no other apparent reason than he requested a jury trial. Over Chris’ objection, the client’s bond was amended and he was ordered to participate in MCR. Chris then appealed the Court’s order amending his client’s bond conditions. After briefing the issue, the Court of Appeals entered an Order vacating the Circuit Court’s Order amending the bond conditions, explaining the amendment of conditions did not comply with legal requirements for taking such actions. This represents a straightforward example of the important work attorney’s do to protect individuals’ rights and liberties through every phase of the justice system. The case remains scheduled for a jury trial at the end of 2026.

04/02/2026

01/26/2026

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11/24/2025

My campaign for District Judge is underway, but the election isn’t until November 2026. Until then, my door remains open. I will continue taking new cases and advocating for clients with integrity, diligence, and fairness.

09/26/2025

By Chris Hendricks, JD The phrase is so familiar to us all: “You have the right to remain silent.” Most are even able to repeat the remaining rights without ...

09/26/2025

If you or someone you know is interested in expungement information, give our office a call at 270-293-5944.

By Chris Hendricks, Attorney at Law The French novelist Marcel Proust once said, “There is no man, however wise, who has not at some period of his youth sai ...

09/26/2025

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09/23/2025

In 2019, an executive order changed the law in Kentucky, giving thousands of people a second chance. Under this order, individuals with non-violent felony convictions who have completed their sentences may have had their right to vote and hold public office automatically restored—even if their felony has not been expunged.

If you or someone you know has a past felony conviction, you don’t have to wait for the lengthy expungement process to reclaim your civil rights. The Commonwealth of Kentucky provides a free, easy-to-use database where you can check your status.

Restoring civil rights is about more than paperwork—it’s about opening doors, having a voice, and being fully part of your community again. If your rights have been restored, the next step is simple: register to vote.

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09/03/2025

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Chris Hendricks is a Murray native with real-world experience, as a law enforcement officer, judge's clerk, prosecutor’s clerk, and attorney. He’s ready to serve Calloway County with integrity that comes from Fairness Built on Experience.

09/02/2025

I am excited to announce that I recently filed with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance indicating my intention to run in the upcoming primary election for District Judge of Calloway County. The earliest date to file with the Secretary of State to appear on the ballot is November 5th. Until that day, my plan is to prepare to prove to the citizens of Calloway County that I will be the best person to serve them as their District Judge. I look forward to providing more information as developments occur.

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07/29/2025

Separating Fact from Fiction

By Chris Hendricks, JD The phrase is so familiar to us all: “You have the right to remain silent.” Most are even able to repeat the remaining rights without ...