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Registration Close Date:May 8, 2025. *Law student member participation in person is subject to space availability.
Payment Method: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express (Pay by Credit Card)
Where: Two Options: 1. In person @Boone Historic Courthouse, Burlington, KY or 2. Virtual via Live Stream
Agenda: Detail Agenda
CLE Reporting: KY is a self reporting state. Participants are expected to submit their own CLE to the KBA. Activity # is provided.
OH In person is optional, self report or KACDL can report on your behalf.
SEMINAR STARTS @ 8:30a
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Wil Zevely is a 1972 graduate of Chase Law School and a partner in the Florence, Kentucky law firm of Busald, Funk and Zevely. From 1972-83 he served as the Boone and Gallatin public defender. He has tried hundreds of DUI cases since 1972.
As one of the preeminent DUI litigators in Kentucky, he presents to a variety of Kentucky groups on DUI including KATA, KBA, KACDL, and many local Bars. He has an undergraduate degree in chemistry which gives him an extra edge in the intricacies of the breathalyzer. As a member of the Ohio Bar, he has practiced regularly under Ohio’s per se law.
He is a board member of KACDL and regularly submits to a DUI column, Z’s DUI Tip, for its newsletter. KACDL members can review those tips here. He has co-authored, Kentucky Driving Under the Influence Law with District Judge Stan Billingsley, the only complete analysis of Kentucky’s DUI law and co-authored an updated edition with co-presenter Joe Suhre.
Joe Suhre is the owner and principal of Suhre & Associates. Joe has dedicated his practice to the defense of OVI cases. Virtually his entire caseload consists of OVI/DUI related cases. Joe has over 20 years of OVI defense experience and 5 years’ experience as a police officer. He has handled hundreds of DUI cases before dozens of judges. Because of this, Joe is uniquely qualified to defend his clients against DUI charges.
Joe began his legal career on the “other side of the fence” as a police officer. His experience and training as a police officer gives Joe a perspective not held by many other attorneys. When presented with a DUI charge, the first place Joe looks is to the actions of the police officer. He uses his knowledge of police practices and training standards to uncover missteps made by the arresting officer.
In 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014, Joe was named a Rising Star Super Lawyer in Cincinnati magazine in the field of DUI/OVI defense. And in 2016-2019 was named a Super Lawyer in the field of DUI/OVI defense.
Joe has also been named a leading lawyer in the field of DUI/OVI defense by Cincy Business magazine every year since 2006 – one of the longest consecutive runs for this honor.
Joe’s method for handling cases is simple and straightforward: treat the client the same way the attorney would want to be treated if the attorney were the client, and do the very best job that you can. Joe is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio, Kentucky, and the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. He is a graduate of Xavier University and Cincinnati College of Law.
Additionally, Joe will now be the co-author of Kentucky Driving Under the Influence Law with Wilbur Zevely, the only complete analysis of Kentucky's DUI law.
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Before opening Josh McIntosh Law, Josh worked as a federal Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable William O. Bertelsman of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky and as a felony prosecutor for the Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. Through working for Judge Bertelsman as well as the three years he spent representing the Commonwealth of Kentucky, he developed a strong passion for all aspects of being a trial attorney, including litigating, counseling, negotiating, writing, and researching. As a life-long citizen of the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati Area, Josh now devotes his practice to serving those in his community by providing them with high-quality, results-oriented legal representation.
During his federal judicial clerkship, he further developed his excellent legal writing and research skills—both indispensable qualities for an effective trial attorney—which culminated in a published federal appellate opinion that he drafted for a case in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Additionally, during his time as a felony prosecutor, he cultivated his oral advocacy, counseling, and negotiation proficiency. For example, he represented the Commonwealth of Kentucky in numerous felony jury trials while contemporaneously managing an average caseload of above 140 felony cases, negotiating plea deals for these cases, and providing advice and counsel to police officers, victims, and witnesses daily.
After graduating from the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in History, Josh earned his law degree at Salmon P. Chase College of Law, where he worked to hone his skills through his superior work ethic and passion for success. Results of his efforts included graduating in 2012 cum laude and in the top 20% of his class, serving as a lead editor on the Northern Kentucky Law Review and as a member of the Moot Court Board, the publication of two articles, and receiving the Henry Clay Scholar academic scholarship.
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Brentt understands the value of hard work and perseverance. “I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.” – Thomas Jefferson. This quote by an American Founding Father and President is one of Brentt’s favorites. He joined our firm with a unique combination of legal expertise and military experience.
Brentt spent much of his career in the United States Marine Corps where he served as a Prosecutor, Victims’ Legal Counsel, and Defense Attorney. His service is where he honed his leadership skills and resilience. This experience not only instilled a strong work ethic but also helped shape his dedication to advocating for Marine Corps members and individuals in need of legal counsel.
When asked what success means to him, Brentt shares, “Ensuring that the client I am working with has received the best outcome for their case and has been appropriately advised throughout the process.” As part of our team, Brentt brings a unique background and advocates for a positive change in the legal landscape for those who are facing criminal charges.
Outside of work, Brentt enjoys staying active. He is a member at CrossFit Bluegrass and practices Jiu-Jitsu at local gym, MADE Fitness. He is married with two children and resides in the Louisville area. In and out of the courtroom, Brentt is a valuable asset to our firm and the community we serve.
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Sheena Baylon received her Bachelor Degree from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, Illinois, in 2006. In 2010 she graduated from Salmon P. Chase College of Law. Immediately after being admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky she began her career in public service with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy. Sheena is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and the Northern Kentucky Bar Association. She serves as the defense counsel representative for Campbell County Drug Court and Northern Kentucky Veterans Treatment Court, which she assisted in building from the ground up. Sheena also volunteers for Northern Kentucky Teen Court Program. She has presented at multiple seminars for the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Sheena is on the Northern Kentucky Mental Health Board as well as the Northern Kentucky Volunteer Lawyers Board.
Sheena lives in Fort Thomas, Kentucky with her husband, Chad Cook, who works at Fidelity Investments, and their toilet-trained cat, Crimbie.
Rachael O'Hearen graduated Cum Laude from Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase Law School in 2011. Since opening her solo practice in 2012 she has focused on representing clients in the areas of Domestic Relations and Criminal Defense. She currently serves as a Board Member for the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and is the Chair of the organization's DUI Committee. In 2017 Rachael received the Public Advocate Award from the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy for her work as a Conflict Trial Attorney and in 2020 was selected as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers Magazine for her work as a family law practitioner. Rachael is a lifelong resident of Northern Kentucky and lives in the Wallace Woods neighborhood of Covington, Kentucky. She enjoys all things outdoors and when not at the office, can most often be found running or hiking nature trails with her dog, Jon, while listening to true crime podcasts. Rachael served as the 2022 KACDL President.
Handouts: All handout materials are in digital form and are provided 24 hrs in advance via a secured dropbox link.
CLE: Pending
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Cancelation Policy: All cancelation must be received by KACDL 48 hours in advance to receive a credit or full refund. Cancelations received after May 6, 2025 8 AM will require full payment. Substitutions are allowed.
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Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers believes in treating clients the way we would want to be treated. This simple yet golden rule is what drives Kami to put her best foot forward each and every day – inside and outside the workplace. She often is the executor behind social campaigns but also the listening ear, the voice to the firm’s clients and their concerns or challenges. “No one expects to have to call a lawyer one day and go through a tough season; my goal is to do what I can to bring a little light to an unfortunate situation.” If you ever have any concerns, consider Kami the person to help facilitate or fulfill your specific need.
