Since leaving the United States Attorney's Office, Brian has concentrated his practice in the area of criminal defense. He represents clients in United States District Court in cases involving medicare/medicaid fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, structuring, identity theft, firearms offenses, child pornography, drug trafficking, including wiretap cases, and numerous other federal charges. Brian has also represented clients in Kentucky Circuit and District Courts as well as Indiana Superior and Circuit Courts in cases involving murder, assault, robbery, drug trafficking, white collar fraud, theft, sexual offenses, firearms offenses and numerous other state and local charges.

Brian Butler's Previous Legal Experience

Assistant United States Attorney Western District of Kentucky
As an Assistant United States Attorney, Brian practiced in Federal Courts in Louisville, Bowling Green, Paducah, and Owensboro. Brian prosecuted federal crimes including drug trafficking, Title III (wiretap) cases, firearms cases, violent crimes and numerous other federal crimes. Brian also redrafted and assisted in implementing the U.S. Attorney's Office's policy for selecting and prosecuting gun crimes.

Assistant Commonwealth Attorney/Chief of General Trial
Louisville, Kentucky
As an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney and Chief of General Trial Unit, Brian obtained significant trial experience handling cases such as white collar fraud, murder, robbery, domestic violence, sexual offenses, crimes against children, theft, and drug trafficking. During his tenure at the Commonwealth Attorney's Office, Brian prosecuted many of the highest profile cases in Jefferson County.

Judge Advocate (JAG)
United States Navy
As a JAG, Brian defended and prosecuted military offenses, drug trafficking, drug possession, fraud, sexual offenses, theft, and violent crime in military courts. Brian received two Navy Achievement Medals for litigation successes.