About Larry Forman

Larry Forman is a distinguished criminal defense attorney recognized as one of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel since 2015. Known for his tactical superiority and fearless advocacy in the courtroom, he has earned the prestigious SuperLawyers Rising Star Award annually since 2016 and has been repeatedly honored as a Top Lawyer by *Louisville Magazine* and *TOPS Louisville*. Underscoring his commitment to the highest standards of defense practice, Mr. Forman has served for many years as the Kentucky State Delegate for the prestigious National College for DUI Defense (NCDD). Having built a formidable foundation defending the accused, Mr. Forman provides aggressive, high-level representation for clients facing DUI and severe criminal charges. His relentless approach to dismantling the prosecution's case has resulted in over 400 DUI charges being amended or dismissed before or during trial. Embodying Sun Tzu’s principle that a strong defense requires a powerful offense, he approaches every lawsuit with an ironclad commitment to dictating the terms of engagement. Rather than merely mitigating a client's losses, he strikes hard against the state's evidence, procedural missteps, and opposing counsel to ensure total strategic dominance in the courtroom. Mr. Forman’s deep understanding of high-stakes litigation is informed by years of battling in the trenches alongside judges, prosecutors, and fellow defense attorneys. His trial prowess earned him a 2019 induction as a Life Member of the exclusive Trial Masters club and a designation as an Associate Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, Order of Juris, having successfully tried over 50 cases to verdict. Beyond his dedicated defense practice, Mr. Forman is deeply engaged in the legal community. A sought-after speaker and educator, he has delivered presentations on handling police encounters to organizations like the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and the National Association of Women in Construction. In 2023 and 2025, he spoke at the Annual DUI Symposium in Savannah, Georgia, sharing invaluable insights on the effective cross-examination of police officers and expert witnesses. He also frequently judges Mock Trial and Appellate Argument Competitions, including the National Mock Trial High School Competition and the Pirtle-Washer Oral Advocacy Competition. Mr. Forman is also a dynamic legal journalist and digital content creator. He manages a highly popular YouTube channel that has garnered over 500 million views, providing independent, on-the-ground courtroom coverage and expert analysis of major national trials, including *North Carolina v. Alec Murdaugh*, *New Mexico v. Alec Baldwin*, both Karen Read trials, and the trials of Harvey Weinstein and Danny Masterson. In his free time, Mr. Forman enjoys rock climbing, watching movies, and spending time with his fiancée, Chandler, and their two cats, Guylian and Zinnia. ### Education * **Juris Doctor (J.D.)** – University of Louisville, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law * **Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy** (Minor in Justice Administration) – University of Louisville, *Cum Laude* ### Professional Honors * **Litigator of the Year** – American Institute of Trial Lawyers (2026) * **Order of Juris** – Litigation Counsel of America (2025) * **Top Lawyer** – *TOPS Magazine* (2020) & *Louisville Magazine* (2019) * **Life Member** – Trial Masters (Inducted 2019) * **Rising Star** – Super Lawyers (2016–Present) * **Nation's Top One Percent** – National Association of Distinguished Counsel (2015–Present) * **10.0 Superb Rating** – AVVO (2013–Present) ### Court and Bar Admissions * Supreme Court of the United States of America * U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit * U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky * U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky * Fort Knox Military Base * Kentucky Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, and District Courts * *Pro Hac Vice Admissions:* Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia ### Associations * National College for DUI Defense (Former Kentucky State Delegate) * National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers * Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers * National Trial Lawyers Association * American Association for Justice * National Association of Distinguished Counsel * Kentucky Justice Association * Kentucky Bar Association & Louisville Bar Association * Trial Law Institute & Diversity Law Institute * Better Business Bureau (A+ Rating)

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