An Open Letter to Daviess Countians
Dear Neighbor,
In both my personal and professional life, I have unequivocally demonstrated my heart for our beloved community, the families that comprise it, and the children who grow up here.
I was born and raised in Owensboro - the youngest son of Rudy and Lee Vallandingham. I’m a proud product of Owensboro Public Schools. After graduating from OHS (’05), I earned a degree in Criminal Justice from Eastern Kentucky University (’09) and my Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky College of Law (’12).
After I was admitted to the Kentucky Bar in Fall 2012, I worked as a staff attorney for a Family Court Judge for three years. In November 2015, I went into private practice with Rob Sexton, as co-founders of The Law Firm of Sexton & Vallandingham, PLLC. In my practice I assist families and children as they navigate the legal process through adoptions, custody disputes, divorces, domestic violence situations, neglect and abuse, termination of parental rights, and more.
In addition to my law practice, I enjoy teaching as an adjunct professor at Brescia University. When not in a courtroom or classroom, I’m usually on a high school baseball or soccer field as an umpire and
referee. I also serve as the Third Region Soccer Assigning Secretary with the KHSAA.
Humbly, I serve on the Boards of Directors at New Beginnings Sexual Assault Support
Services, the H. L. Neblett Community Center, and MentorKids Kentucky,
wonderful organizations doing important work in our community.
God blessed me with my wife Adrienne (Allen); we met at Owensboro Christian Church where we are actively involved. Adrienne is a violin teacher and works at the Owensboro Symphony. Both she and I have deep roots in Daviess County, a passion for teaching, and a heart for service.
It’s this dedication to our community and fellow neighbors that compelled me to run to be your next Daviess Family Court Judge.
I would greatly appreciate your vote in the upcoming election.
Thomas