Amanda Spalding is a lifelong resident of Bullitt County, Kentucky, with deep family roots in the community she seeks to serve. She was raised by hardworking parents—her mother, a retired teacher and nurse, and her father, a retired maintenance professional with Kentucky State Parks—who instilled in her the values of service, fairness, and integrity.
Amanda attended Brooks Elementary School, Hebron Middle School, and North Bullitt High School. She earned a full academic scholarship to Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Kentucky, where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a minor in English, and an Associate’s degree in History. While in college, Amanda was selected to participate in a semester program in Frankfort, serving as an intern for then–Senate President David Williams. She also served as President of the Student Government Association during the 2001–2002 academic year.
Amanda earned her Juris Doctor from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville in May 2005. During law school, she served as Vice President of the Student Bar Association for the 2004–2005 academic year. She also served as an intern in the Medicaid Office under, Governor Ernie Fletcher. She was admitted to the Kentucky Bar Association in October 2005 and has spent more than 20 years representing clients in Bullitt County and surrounding counties.
After law school, Amanda practiced with Burress, McAfee, Wilson, and Barbagallo before opening her own firm, Amanda M. Spalding Law Firm, P.S.C. In private practice, she has handled every area of family law, including adoptions, divorce, domestic violence actions, custody, child support, and paternity matters. Throughout her career, Amanda has been a strong advocate for fairness, dignity, and respect for every client.
Amanda’s practice has also included extensive work in estate planning and probate matters. In estate planning she assists families in protecting themselves and their assets in the event of death or disability. She currently serves District Court as a Public Administrator, handling estates that require court oversight and careful administration.
In addition, Amanda represents parents and children in juvenile dependency, neglect, and abuse cases across Jefferson, Spencer, and Shelby Counties. She understands that the best outcomes for vulnerable children come through collaboration and professionalism. Amanda works closely and respectfully with Family Court Judges, court staff, clerks, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, and CASA volunteers to ensure cases are handled efficiently, thoughtfully, and with compassion.
From 2015 to 2022, Amanda served as a prosecutor in the Bullitt County Attorney’s Office, under, John Wooldridge and subsequently Robert Flaherty, where she worked the child support docket and juvenile dependency, neglect, and abuse docket, focusing on protecting children and supporting families.
Amanda is deeply involved in the Bullitt County community. She is a member of the Bullitt County Women’s Club, currently serving as First Vice President, and was a recipient of the Irene Carroll Scholarship in 1998. She is also a member of the Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce, the Bullitt County Bar Association, the Louisville Bar Association, and the Kentucky Bar Association. Amanda is an active member of Hebron Presbyterian Church, where she has taught children’s church and previously served on the Session as an Elder.
Amanda is married to her high school sweetheart, Roger Spalding, and they continue to make their home in Bullitt County while raising their two children and family dog. As a parent, Amanda brings a real-world understanding of children and families—an education that goes beyond any classroom or courtroom. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, Pilates, and supporting local businesses.