
Josh Hitch
Department:
Felony DivisionPhone Number:
(513) 946-3678Email:
JHitch@hamiltoncountypd.orgProfessional Biography:
After graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2008, Josh spent one year as a clerk for the Warren Circuit Court, Family Division. He began practicing as Public Defender in 2009, working for the Murray Office of the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy, later transferring to the Maysville Office. His practice took him throughout the Commonwealth, having appeared in at least 16 of Kentucky’s judicial circuits, and more district courts than he cares to attempt to count. Josh crossed the river to join the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office in 2022.
Education:
Bachelor of Science (Majors: Philosophy/Religion and Communication Arts) – Cumberland College, 2003 JD – University of Kentucky College of Law, 2008
Bar Admissions:
Kentucky, 2008 Ohio (Practice Pending Admission License), 2022