Smith & Wilcutt LLC

Smith & Wilcutt LLC is a Bowling Green law firm that understands divorce and family law not just as legal concepts, but as deeply human experiences. Built on the principle that people navigating family dissolution deserve both expert legal representation and genuine compassion, the firm has earned a reputation throughout Warren County and beyond as a trusted advocate for families facing difficult circumstances.

D. Keith Wilcutt II is one of the principals of Smith & Wilcutt LLC, bringing both professional expertise and personal understanding to family law practice. Keith's educational background began at Glasgow High School before he pursued higher education at the University of Kentucky, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He continued his legal education at Florida Coastal School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor and preparing himself for a career focused on understanding how political systems, legal structures, and family relationships intersect.

What distinguishes Keith's approach to family law is a deeply personal foundation. Keith has personally experienced divorce—he understands from direct experience the emotional complexity, the anxiety about the future, the uncertainty about parenting arrangements, and the grief of relationship dissolution. Rather than viewing his own divorce as something to minimize or downplay, Keith has transformed that experience into genuine empathy for the clients he serves. He brings to every client interaction not just legal knowledge, but authentic understanding of what his clients are going through.

Keith's co-partner is Mark Smith, together forming a firm with over 25 years of combined experience in family law and criminal defense matters. This deep experience is evident in how the firm approaches every case—with the kind of seasoned judgment that comes from handling hundreds of family law matters and understanding patterns, risks, and opportunities that less experienced attorneys might miss.

Smith & Wilcutt LLC's family law practice encompasses the full range of domestic relations matters. The firm handles divorces at every level of complexity, from relatively straightforward uncontested dissolutions to fiercely contested battles involving custody disputes, property division, and support disagreements. The attorneys have particular expertise in custody matters, understanding that few legal issues carry greater emotional weight than disputes over children. They work to develop parenting plans that prioritize the children's wellbeing and best interests while protecting both parents' relationships with their children.

The firm also handles adoption matters, stepping into the important role of helping families expand through legal adoption. Whether the adoption involves a stepparent adoption (common when one parent has remarried) or other adoption scenarios, the firm guides families through the legal process with care and attention to the profound life changes involved.

A particularly valuable aspect of Smith & Wilcutt LLC's practice is its deep familiarity with local institutions and resources. The firm is intimately familiar with the Warren County Family Court, understanding how that specific court operates, the preferences and judicial philosophies of the judges who sit on that court, and the procedures that govern family law proceedings in that venue. This local knowledge is invaluable; it allows the firm to structure cases strategically with specific knowledge of how local judges approach particular issues.

Beyond the courthouse, the firm maintains relationships with and knowledge of the Kentucky Department of Community Based Services, an agency that often becomes involved in family law matters, particularly those involving custody, protective orders, or child welfare concerns. The firm's understanding of these agencies' policies, procedures, and personnel allows it to navigate complex interactions between the legal system and social services systems more effectively.

Keith Wilcutt's work extends beyond traditional law practice. He has been recognized with the Guardian Ad Litem of The Year Award from Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), an honor reflecting his exceptional advocacy on behalf of children in vulnerable situations. CASA recognizes adults who serve as guardians ad litem—court-appointed advocates for children involved in custody, domestic violence, and other serious family law matters. Keith's receipt of this award demonstrates his commitment to protecting children's interests and his skill in advocating effectively for the most vulnerable parties involved in family disputes.

The firm's criminal defense practice complements its family law work. People facing family law challenges sometimes also face criminal charges, and having attorneys who can address both the civil and criminal dimensions of their legal problems creates significant advantages. The firm's knowledge of criminal law also informs its family law practice; for example, in cases involving domestic violence, the firm can coordinate civil protective orders with criminal proceedings.

Smith & Wilcutt LLC has built strong client relationships, evident in the firm's 4.5-star rating and client testimonials praising the attorneys' professionalism, expertise, and compassion. Clients consistently report feeling heard, understood, and effectively represented—the kind of attorney-client relationships that transform what can be a traumatic legal process into something more manageable and ultimately empowering.

For families in Bowling Green and Warren County facing divorce, custody disputes, adoption matters, or other family law challenges, Smith & Wilcutt LLC offers experienced, compassionate representation grounded in genuine understanding of what clients are experiencing. Keith Wilcutt and Mark Smith bring not just legal expertise, but authentic empathy shaped by personal experience and deepened by years of helping families navigate difficult transitions. Contact Smith & Wilcutt LLC at 270-632-4992 to schedule your free case evaluation and discover how skilled, compassionate representation can help you move forward with confidence.