New Assistant County Attorney, Sexton, Sworn-in

Hancock County’s new Assistant County Attorney Robert Sexton was sworn-in on Monday, July 1st, by Judge Daniel Boling. Daniel served in the position before being elected as District Court Judge (38th District, Division 2) in the 2022 General Election.

Robert will be working alongside County Attorney Paul Madden, Jr., at Madden & Madden Attorneys at Law in Hawesville.

Paul said, “Mr. Sexton is a seasoned attorney. I spoke to him and asked him if he would be interested in working with me as an assistant and he decided to do that. He brings with him over 30 years of experience, 20 of which was with the public defender’s office.

When I learned he was retiring, I thought it would be good if he would be interested, and he thought it was a good way to spend his time. Rather than get entirely out of practice, he could do this part-time for awhile. It will benefit him, it will benefit me, and our community as well.”

Robert and Paul have already begun working together, and were in court the following morning of his swearing-in. “We both went to court and that’s what we’re going to do for awhile,” Paul said. “I want to make sure we’re, kind of, thinking the same.”

Robert has been practicing for 34 years. He served as Regional Manager for the Department of Public Advocacy, and worked as an Assistant Public Advocate in Hancock County for many years. He is in the process of closing his office in Owensboro, Sexton & Vallandingham, PLLC.

“I had an office in Hancock County for several years,” Robert said, “and I really love the community. It’s a wonderful place, and I’m really happy to serve that community as the last stage in my career.”

The position is funded by the Office of the Prosecutors Advisory Council, which is part of the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office. Year’s ago, the decision was made that all county attorney’s required at least a part-time or quarter-time assistant. District Judge Daniel Boling filled that role for 4 years, and since moving into the Judge’s position in 2023, Paul has covered all tasks without an assistant.

Paul and Robert will work very well together. They both have many years of experience and are dedicated to serving the Hancock County community with integrity.

By Jennifer Wimmer