FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 3, 2026) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today the retirement of Counsel for Special Litigation and former Kentucky Deputy Attorney General Vic Maddox after more than 40 years in the legal profession.
Maddox joined the AG’s Office in December 2019 and would eventually serve in roles including Chief of the Civil Division and Deputy Attorney General. Following the 2023 election, Attorney General Coleman asked Maddox to stay on as Counsel for Special Litigation. In his role, Maddox litigated strategically important policy and constitutional issues affecting the lives of Kentuckians.
Maddox led the Office’s efforts to challenge the Biden Administration’s nonsensical EV mandates from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). He assembled a 21-state coalition against the rule and won a major legal victory in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.
“Vic Maddox is one of the most capable lawyers in the Commonwealth, and I’m grateful he dedicated his considerable abilities and years of experience to standing up for the people of Kentucky,” said Attorney General Coleman. “Vic truly made Kentucky punch above its weight in critical and complex matters, and it was an honor to call him a colleague and friend. On behalf of the entire AG’s Office, we wish Vic a restful and enjoyable retirement.”
Prior to joining the attorney general’s office, Maddox privately practiced law for nearly 40 years. He was a founding partner of Louisville firm, Fultz Maddox Dickens, PLC.
Maddox also previously served as a trial attorney with the Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and provided legal and policy advice on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for longtime Senator Mitch McConnell.