THE ROLE OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
The Pulaski County Attorney's Office serves the citizens of Pulaski County by prosecuting criminal and juvenile matters in District Court, enforcing child support obligations, assisting victims of crime, collecting delinquent taxes and cold checks, and representing the interests of the Commonwealth of Kentucky in various civil and administrative proceedings. The office also provides legal counsel to county government and works closely with law enforcement, courts, and community agencies to promote public safety, accountability, and justice throughout the community.
ABOUT COUNTY ATTORNEY MARTIN HATFIELD
Martin Hatfield is a lifelong resident of the Nancy community in western Pulaski County and currently serves as the elected Pulaski County Attorney. In this role, he is responsible for the prosecution of criminal and juvenile matters in District Court, child support enforcement, delinquent tax collections, cold check enforcement, and providing legal counsel to the Pulaski County Fiscal Court and the Pulaski County Judge/Executive on matters involving county government and public administration.
Before being elected County Attorney, Martin served for sixteen years as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky, where he managed the London field office for a substantial portion of his tenure. During his service with the United States Department of Justice, he was selected to assist in the training of new federal prosecutors from across the nation. Throughout his career as a federal prosecutor, Martin received numerous Special Act and Service Awards from the Department of Justice, United States Attorneys, and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in recognition of his dedication and service to the citizens of Kentucky and the United States.
Martin Hatfield
PULASKI COUNTY ATTORNEY
Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Martin served for four and a half years as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for Pulaski and Rockcastle Counties, further establishing his longstanding commitment to public service and the legal profession.
Martin is a graduate of Nancy High School, Somerset Community College, Eastern Kentucky University, and the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law.
He and his wife, Debbie, a recently retired kindergarten teacher, have been married for more than 30 years. Together, they have two daughters. Their oldest daughter, Mackenzie, much like her father, chose a career in law enforcement where she serves as a Special Agent with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Their younger daughter, Madison, followed in her mother’s footsteps and is a teacher at Science Hill Independent School.
Martin is the son of the late Avery and Lois Hatfield and remains deeply committed to the community that shaped him. Beyond his official duties as County Attorney, he has devoted more than 40 years to public service through involvement with numerous boards, committees, and civic organizations. His leadership and dedication have earned recognition at the local, state, and national levels.
Martin is supported by a dedicated team of attorneys and staff who share his commitment to professionalism, integrity, and service to the people of Pulaski County. Together, they strive each day to meet the needs of the community and uphold the responsibilities of the office with fairness and respect.