Background

Teris Swanson joined Whitlow, Roberts, Houston & Straub, PLLC in 2025 after serving as Judge/Executive of Livingston County, KY. She is experienced in a wide variety of legal matters including personal injury claims, criminal defense, social security disability, real estate, and estate planning.

Teris is married to Caleb Swanson, who operates Swanson’s Alignment in Ledbetter, KY. They have one daughter, Josie.

Education:

• JD., Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School, 2017
  • Top Ten Graduate
  • Teaching Assistant for criminal law, legislative and administrative processes, contracts, and Second Amendment law.
  • Pro Bono Award
• B.S., Murray State University, 2012
  • Major: Political Science
  • Secondary Teaching Certification in Social Studies
  • Who’s Who Among American Universities and Colleges

Licenses and Associations:

• Kentucky Bar Association
  • KBA AI Task Force
• Illinois Bar Association
• McCracken County Bar Association
  • Treasurer 2022-Present
• S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
• S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
  • Board Member 2019 – Present
  • Kentucky Justice Association
• American Association for Justice

Community Involvement:

• Livingston County Friends of the Library Board Member
• Livingston County Fair Association Treasurer
• Leadership Paducah Class #35
• Leadership West Kentucky Class #3
• The Brook Volunteer

Recognitions and Achievements:

• Vue Magazine’s 40 under 40 in 2024
• Pro Bono Publico Award 2023
• Young Leader of West Kentucky Finalist in 2022