U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Kentucky - The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, established in 1901, serves the eastern half of the state and has six federal courthouses located in Lexington, Ashland, Covington, Frankfort, London, and Pikeville. The court hears a wide variety of federal matters, including drug trafficking, environmental law, civil rights, and Social Security appeals. Covering both urban and rural Appalachian areas, the court addresses significant legal issues affecting a diverse population.