Service

The citizens of Jefferson County have a right to expect an expert level of service from their Sheriff’s Department. When visiting their courthouse, for whatever reason, every citizen deserves to be treated with dignity and respect as they interact with their justice system. As Sheriff, Richard is committed to leading a department that continues the outstanding service already provided by the men and women of the Sheriff’s Department. 

 

As an attorney, Richard represents clients from every neighborhood and every walk of life. Richard promises that each person who interacts with the Jefferson County judicial system will be treated with professionalism and respect by the Sheriff’s Department. 

"Every person deserves to be treated equally in the eyes of the law. Every citizen deserves to be treated with the utmost dignity and respect as they interact with their justice system. As Sheriff I will build upon the Department’s history and ensure the people of Jefferson County receive the highest level of professionalism from the men and women of the Sheriff’s Department. "

Integrity

For over forty years Richard Breen has represented clients with his steady, reliable, and honest counsel as they seek their day in court. Richard built a specialty practice helping families and individuals, from every walk of life, whose loved ones were injured or killed. He stood up for his clients against big corporations, and wrongdoers like drunk or drugged drivers who shattered families. Working with thousands of clients Richard Breen earned a reputation as a fearless and determined advocate for his clients with his uncommon resolve to see justice served -- at every level of Kentucky’s court system. This includes numerous wins before the Kentucky Supreme Court. 

 

Importantly, clients trust Richard Breen with their money. Case after case, decade after decade, Richard proved worthy of their trust and faithfully guarded millions of dollars of clients’ money, ensuring clients received every penny that they were entitled to. 

"The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department collects and guards over $1 Billion of your tax dollars every single year. I understand the magnitude of the trust placed in the Sheriff’s Department to protect these funds and promise to be an ethical and dependable trustee of your hard-earned money."

Security

Everyday thousands of people enter the courthouse and interact with the Jefferson County judicial system. They place their trust and faith in the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department to keep them safe. As a former Deputy, Richard Breen understands the serious duty of the Sheriff’s Department to keep our courthouse and our citizens safe. Richard is committed to making sure that the men and women of the Sheriff’s Department maintain the most up-to-date training, and have the resources to keep themselves and our community safe. 

"An important part of the Sheriff’s job is the safety and security of the courthouse and the public interacting with our court system. As Sheriff I pledge to ensure Jefferson County has the best equipped and most professional Deputies in the nation."