Family Law

• Child Support
  Mackenzie Collins is originally from London, Kentucky. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and went on to earn her J.D. from Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2023. Following law school, Mackenzie worked for the Fayette County Attorney’s Office-Child Support division. Mackenzie joined the office as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in 2024.
• Child Abuse

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  James P. Judge joined this office in 2020. James specializes in prosecuting domestic violence and strangulation cases. Prior to joining this office, James was with the Attorney General’s Office in the Criminal Appeals Unit.
• Sex Crimes
  The SVU handles cases involving domestic violence, sexual assaults, human trafficking, serious physical and sexual abuse of children, and physical abuse and neglect of the elderly. The Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorneys who work in this unit asked for this assignment, and they will receive specialized training for investigating and prosecuting these cases to ensure that offenders are held accountable and that victims are protected, are able to restore safety in their lives, and have a voice in the criminal justice system.
• Robbery
  Kelsey Ragone is a native of Nicholasville, Kentucky. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Kentucky and acquired a Certificate for Diversity and Inclusion Awareness. While in pursuit of her degree, she interned at The Well of Lexington, a program that services survivors of human trafficking and at Central Christian Church, which provides services to community members in need and the homeless population. These internships equipped her to adequately advocate for an array of victims she will encounter in practice but also will aid her in understanding the community resources and partnerships that are available locally. Outside of victim advocacy she has a passion for giving back to her community by participating in Seedleaf’s community gardens. She believes that her work for the community does not stop after she leaves the office. Kelsey specializes in Elder/Vulnerable Adult Abuse, Robbery, Arson, and Assault cases.
• Misdemeanors
• Assault
• Homicide
  La’Yvonne Sensabaugh is from Lexington, Kentucky. She graduated from the University of Kentucky, with distinction, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work in 1993. She attended graduate school at Eastern Kentucky University, studying Criminal Justice and Juvenile Services. She is a Licensed Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. La’Yvonne retired from the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government in 2023, where she worked as a Social Worker in the Division of Youth Services for over 27 years. During that role, she primarily worked with youth and their families involved with the court system due to status offenses. She also worked with the Lexington Division of Police as a Social Worker in the Family Abuse Unit. As a Crime Victim Advocate, La’Yvonne specializes in cases involving child victims, vehicular homicide, and wanton endangerment.
• Arson