Beth Lewis Maze

Widely recognized for her commitment to justice, public service, and judicial reform, Beth Lewis Maze made history as the first female Circuit Judge in Kentucky’s 21st Judicial Circuit, serving the citizens of Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, and Rowan Counties.

Maze began her legal career in the Criminal Appeals Division of the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office before joining Northeast Kentucky Legal Services, where she represented clients in matters involving domestic violence, disability claims, housing discrimination, and unemployment benefits. She later became the organization’s first Pro Bono Coordinator, successfully building a network of volunteer attorneys across a 15-county region to expand access to legal services for underserved communities.

During her judicial tenure, Maze presided over complex criminal, civil, and family law matters while managing a docket that routinely exceeded 1,800 active cases. She served as Chief Circuit Judge from 2009 until 2018, overseeing court administration, judicial operations, policy implementation, and courthouse initiatives throughout the circuit.

Today, Beth Maze is recognized as a trailblazer in Kentucky’s legal community, a respected judicial leader, and a lifelong advocate for fairness, integrity, and public service.