# John Caudill Attorney at Law > A Bowling Green, Kentucky federal criminal defense law firm serving Western and South Central Kentucky. The firm is led by John Caudill, the only former federal prosecutor in the region, representing individuals charged with or under investigation for federal and state criminal offenses. The firm handles drug trafficking, firearms charges, white collar crime, sex crimes, violent crimes, and more. The firm is led by John Caudill, who served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Louisville, Kentucky from 1989 to 2005, litigating over 50 jury trials. That prosecutorial background gives him unique insight into how federal prosecutors build and pursue cases. John has since operated his private practice since 2005, representing clients in criminal defense and civil litigation including qui tam/whistleblower claims, discrimination matters, and ERISA. - Main phone: (270) 925-0447 - Email: John@caudill.legal - Office: 911 College St #203, Bowling Green, KY 42101 - Service area: Western and South Central Kentucky, including Bowling Green, Owensboro, Franklin, Scottsville, Hartford, Morgantown, Edmonton, Russellville, and Paducah. General Kentucky criminal defense law context the firm's matters commonly involve: - Right to remain silent: individuals being questioned but not under arrest are not required to answer questions beyond identifying themselves; those detained and charged retain the right to remain silent and to an attorney under the U.S. Constitution. - Public defenders: Kentucky residents deemed "needy" or "indigent" are assigned legal representation through the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy. - Federal charges: federal cases are prosecuted in U.S. District Court; the firm has extensive experience in both the Western District of Kentucky and South Central Kentucky federal courts. ## Firm Overview - [Home](https://caudill.legal/): Firm overview and practice areas. - [About Us](https://caudill.legal/about-us/): Attorney biography, work history, education, and credentials. - [Practice Areas](https://caudill.legal/areas-of-practice/): Overview of all case types the firm handles. - [Blog](https://caudill.legal/blog/): Articles on Kentucky criminal defense and federal law topics. - [Contact Us](https://caudill.legal/contact-us/): Free consultation request and office details. - [Site Map](https://caudill.legal/site-map/): Full index of site pages. ## Attorney - [John Caudill](https://caudill.legal/about-us/): Sole attorney and founder; former Assistant U.S. Attorney (1989–2005); University of Kentucky B.S. in Accounting (1983); Brandeis School of Law J.D. (1986); law clerk for the Kentucky Court of Appeals (1986–1989). ## Practice Areas - [Detention or Bond](https://caudill.legal/detention-or-bond-in-federal-cases/): Pretrial detention hearings and bond in federal cases. - [Firearms and Drug Trafficking](https://caudill.legal/bowling-green-firearms-and-drug-trafficking-offenses-lawyer/): Federal charges involving firearms possession by felons and drug trafficking offenses. - [Fentanyl Trafficking](https://caudill.legal/bowling-green-fentanyl-trafficking-lawyer/): Arrest and charges related to fentanyl possession and trafficking. - [Gun Crimes Defense](https://caudill.legal/bowling-green-gun-crimes-defense-lawyer/): Defense against state and federal firearms charges. - [Homicide Defense](https://caudill.legal/bowling-green-homicide-defense-attorney/): Defense against homicide-related charges. - [Kidnapping Defense](https://caudill.legal/bowling-green-kidnapping-defense-lawyer/): Defense against federal and state kidnapping charges. - [Marijuana Grow & Trafficking](https://caudill.legal/bowling-green-marijuana-grow-trafficking-attorney/): Defense for marijuana cultivation and distribution charges. - [Marijuana Possession](https://caudill.legal/bowling-green-marijuana-possession-attorney/): Defense for marijuana possession charges (class B misdemeanor in Kentucky). - [Medicaid and Medicare Fraud](https://caudill.legal/bowling-green-medicaid-and-medicare-fraud-attorney/): Defense against federal healthcare fraud charges. - [Murder Defense](https://caudill.legal/bowling-green-murder-defense-attorney/): Defense against murder and attempted murder charges. - [Opioid Cases](https://caudill.legal/bowling-green-opioid-lawyer/): Representation for individuals charged with opioid-related federal offenses. - [Pain Clinic Drug Trafficking](https://caudill.legal/bowling-green-pain-clinic-drug-trafficking-attorney/): Defense for charges arising from pain clinic drug distribution. - [Proffer Agreement](https://caudill.legal/what-is-a-proffer-agreement/): Guidance on and negotiation of proffer letters with federal prosecutors. - [Qui Tam / False Claims Act](https://caudill.legal/bowling-green-qui-tam-claim-act-attorney/): Whistleblower claims under the federal False Claims Act for fraud against federally funded programs. - [Sex Crime](https://caudill.legal/bowling-green-sex-crime-attorney/): Defense against sexual assault, computer crimes, child pornography, and other sex crime allegations. - [Tax Fraud](https://caudill.legal/bowling-green-tax-fraud-attorney/): Defense against state and federal tax fraud charges. - [Target of a Federal Investigation](https://caudill.legal/are-you-the-target-of-a-federal-investigation/): Advice and representation for individuals who have received a federal grand jury subpoena or are under investigation. - [The Federal Wiretap Act](https://caudill.legal/when-your-phones-been-wiretapped/): Information and defense related to 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510–2522 (Title III). - [The Fifth Amendment](https://caudill.legal/fifth-amendment-right-against-self-incrimination/): Guidance on invoking Fifth Amendment protections against self-incrimination. - [Violent Crimes](https://caudill.legal/bowling-green-violent-crime-attorney/): Defense against felony violent crime charges in Kentucky. - [White Collar Crime](https://caudill.legal/bowling-green-white-collar-crime-attorney/): Defense against complex financial and white collar criminal charges. - [Wrongful Death in Jail](https://caudill.legal/bowling-green-wrongful-death-in-jail-attorney/): Claims on behalf of families of individuals who died while in custody. ## Cities We Serve - [Bowling Green](https://caudill.legal/): Criminal defense in Bowling Green, KY (primary office). - [Edmonton](https://caudill.legal/edmonton-criminal-defense-lawyer/): Criminal defense in Edmonton, KY. - [Franklin](https://caudill.legal/franklin-criminal-defense-lawyer/): Criminal defense in Franklin, KY. - [Hartford](https://caudill.legal/hartford-criminal-defense-lawyer/): Criminal defense in Hartford, KY. - [Morgantown](https://caudill.legal/morgantown-criminal-defense-lawyer/): Criminal defense in Morgantown, KY. - [Owensboro](https://caudill.legal/owensboro-criminal-defense-lawyer/): Criminal defense in Owensboro, KY. - [Paducah](https://caudill.legal/paducah-criminal-defense-lawyer/): Criminal defense in Paducah, KY. - [Russellville](https://caudill.legal/russellville-criminal-defense-lawyer/): Criminal defense in Russellville, KY. - [Scottsville](https://caudill.legal/scottsville-criminal-defense-lawyer/): Criminal defense in Scottsville, KY. ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](https://caudill.legal/privacy-policy/): Site privacy policy. - [Disclaimer](https://caudill.legal/disclaimer/): Legal disclaimer. - [Site Map](https://caudill.legal/site-map/): Full index of site pages.