A former felony prosecutor and federal judicial law clerk, Josh uses his experience and insight to represent the citizens of Kentucky and Ohio.

Joshua M. McIntosh (“Josh”) has represented thousands of clients charged with everything from traffic tickets to DUIs and shoplifting to murder. He handles cases at both the state and federal level and as a former felony prosecutor, he is uniquely equipped to fight for his clients.

When it comes to courtroom tactics, Josh’s motto is: "Be tactful, yet persistent.” It allows him to maintain great relationships with judges, prosecutors, and police officers; however, those same persons know that Josh will fight to the end for his clients. If Josh believes that a client’s constitutional rights were violated, he has no reservations filing a motion to challenge the legality of a search or stop. If Josh believes that a trial is in his client’s best interest, he will fight tooth and nail to achieve an acquittal.

Josh was named an Kentucky Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, based on peer recognition and professional achievement.

Before opening Josh McIntosh Law, Josh worked as a federal Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable William O. Bertelsman of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky and as a felony prosecutor for the Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office.  Through working for Judge Bertelsman as well as the three years he spent representing the Commonwealth of Kentucky, he developed a strong passion for all aspects of being a trial attorney, including litigating, counseling, negotiating, writing, and researching. As a life-long citizen of the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati Area, Josh now devotes his practice to serving those in his community by providing them with high-quality, results-oriented legal representation. 

During his federal judicial clerkship he further developed his excellent legal writing and research skills—both indispensable qualities for an effective trial attorney—which culminated in a published federal appellate opinion that he drafted for a case in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.  Additionally, during his time as a felony prosecutor, he cultivated his oral advocacy, counseling, and negotiation proficiency.  For example, he represented the Commonwealth of Kentucky in numerous felony jury trials while contemporaneously managing an average caseload of above 140 felony cases, negotiating plea deals for these cases, and providing advice and counsel to police officers, victims, and witnesses on a daily basis.   

After graduating from the University of Kentucky with a B.A. in History, Josh earned his law degree at Salmon P. Chase College of Law, where he worked to hone his skills through his superior work ethic and passion for success.  Results of his efforts included graduating in 2012 cum laude and in the top 20% of his class, serving as a lead editor on the Northern Kentucky Law Review and as a member of the Moot Court Board, the publication of two articles, and receiving the Henry Clay Scholar academic scholarship.  

Past Employment Positions

• Josh McIntosh Law, Owner/Attorney - 2016 - present

• United States District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky - 2015-2016

  • Law Clerk to Judge William O. Bertelsman

• Kenton County Commonwealth's Attorney Office - 2012-2015

  • Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney

• The Sanders Law Firm - 2010-2012

  • Law Clerk

• Kenton County Commonwealth's Attorney Office - 2012

  • Limited License Extern

• United States District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky - 2011

  • Federal Judicial Extern

Bar Admissions

• Supreme Court of Kentucky, 2012

• Supreme Court of Ohio, 2018

• U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2016

• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, 2016

• U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, 2016

affiliations

• Criminal Justice Act Panel for the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

• Kentucky Bar Association

• Northern Kentucky Bar Association

• Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

• Ohio State Bar Association

• Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

• Cincinnati Bar Association

• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Speaking Engagements

• 2024 - KACDL DUI Seminar

• 2023 - KACDL DUI Seminar

Publications

• Martin v. Ohio County Hosp. Corp.: The Long Overdue Recognition of Post-Death Loss of Spousal Consortium and Justifications for Further Expansion of Kentucky Loss of Consortium Law, 38 N. Ky. L. Rev. 307 (2011)

• Legal Ethics in Hollywood – Using the Inn of Court Pupillage Model to Teach Young Attorneys by Example, The Bencher, September/October 2012 Issue

Community service

• Ft. Thomas Lions Club (Past President)

• Henry Hosea House, Board of Directors

• American Cancer Society, Relay for Life of Campbell County

• Volunteer Coach, Highlands High School Constitutional Debate Team

• Judge, University of Cincinnati Law Intramural Moot Court Competition

• Guest Speaker, “Law Day” at Highlands High School and Dixie Heights High School

• Street Law Instructor, Chase Pro Bono Program

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