Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert looks at her remarks after her swearing-in on April 15, 2025 in the Supreme Court courtroom at the Capitol. She is the first woman chief justice in Kentucky and is leading the first female-majority court. (Photo by Mark Cornelison)
Kentucky Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert is urging attorneys to step up for what she admits is a stressful and low-paying job but one that is also rewarding: Protecting the interests of vulnerable children as guardians ad litem.
Guardians ad litem are court-appointed attorneys who represent children in dependency, neglect and abuse court cases. Kentucky needs more of them, especially in rural areas, Lambert said…