Narcotics Unit

The Narcotics Unit aggressively prosecutes national, state and local drug organizations and users. This unit works closely with Metro Narcotics, a joint law enforcement tack force, to follow drug cases from investigation, through prosecution and sentencing. The Unit also works closely with Federal Agencies to ensure that the community is protected from all levels of narcotics organizations.

Dinah Perry Koehler - Division Chief, Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney

Ms. Koehler received her license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 2000 and came to the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney in January of 2001. Ms. Koehler received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Iowa State University in 1993 and her Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in 2000. Before coming to the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney Ms. Koehler worked as an Associate at the Pepper Law Office from March of 2000 to August of 2000 and as an Associate at Segal & Shanks from August 2000 to January 2001. Ms. Koehler also worked with the Second Judicial District Department of Correctional Services in its Pre-trial Services, as an intern for the Criminal & Juvenile Justice Planning Commission, and as a Youth worker/Counselor at the State Training School for Boys. Ms. Koehler is a professional member of the Louisville Bar Association, the Kentucky Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Ms. Koehler is currently assigned to the Narcotics Unit.

Mitchel Denham - Deputy Division Chief, Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney

Mr. Denham received his license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 2003, and joined the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney in June of 2004. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from Centre College in 2000, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2003. Prior to joining the office, Mr. Denham was a Staff Attorney for Jefferson Circuit Court Judge Stephen K. Mershon. While in law school, he served as a Law Clerk for the Fayette District Court Judges, served as a law clerk for the Calvert Law Offices, and studied comparative constitutional law in Florence, Italy. Mr. Denham received the CALI Award for Healthcare Finance, and the Calvin P. Rouse Centre College Scholarship.

Mr. Denham has attended several training courses through the National College of District Attorneys, the National District Attorneys Association, and the American Prosecutorial Research Institute. He has trained Police Officers and other Prosecutors in the fields of trial techniques and constitutional law issues. Mr. Denham helped to create the Jefferson County Drug Endangered Children's Team and is a volunteer for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He is a professional member of the Kentucky Bar Association, Louisville Bar Association, and American Bar Association. Mr. Denham is currently assigned to the Narcotics Unit.

Frank Dahl - Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney

Mr. Dahl is a 2006 graduate of the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, and he received his license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 2007. He received his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Louisville in 2002. Mr. Dahl worked as a Law Clerk in the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office for two and one-half years, eventually rising to the rank of Senior Law Clerk. Prior to that, he was a Social Service Worker for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for almost two years. He is a professional member of the Louisville Bar Association, the Kentucky Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Mr. Dahl is currently assigned to the Narcotics Unit.

Cristal Fox - Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney

Ms. Fox is a recent graduate of the University of Louisville Law School, and she also received her BA from U of L in Justice Administration in 2003. Prior to joining the Commonwealth's Attorneys Office in 2007, she externed with Dorislee Gilbert here last Spring, and interned with the VA’s here in 2003. In addition, Cristal clerked for Clay, Kenealy, Wagner & Adams; and, she worked as a deputy circuit court clerk in the Family Court and Mental Inquest Divisions. While a Sergeant in the US Army Reserve for 6 years, she served in Bosnia where she was an ammunition specialist responsible for the combat load for 24 Apache helicopters. Ms. Fox is currently assigned to the Narcotics Unit.

Chris Hutchison - Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney

Mr. Hutchison received his license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1994 and came to the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney in August, 2000. Mr. Hutchison received his Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Miami in 1991 and his Juris Doctor from the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville in 1994. Before coming to the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney Mr. Hutchison worked as an Associate at Owen, Harvey & Carter from 1994 to 1995; an Associate at B.R. Salyer Law Offices from 1995 to 1996; as General Counsel to Commercial Counselors International from 1996 to 1997; and as an Assistant County Prosecutor in the Fayette County Attorney's Office from 1997 to 2000. Mr. Hutchison is a professional Member of the Louisville Bar Association and the Kentucky Bar Association. Mr. Hutchison is Division Chief of The F.A.S.T. team which is responsible for the prosecution of individuals involved in motor vehicle collisions in which impairing substances inhibited the driver's ability to operate the vehicle effectively and is currently assigned to the Narcotics Unit.

Felicia Nu'Man - Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney

Ms. Nu'Man is a 2000 graduate of Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia . She received her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Science, Technology and Society from the University of Louisville in 1996. She worked as an Intern for the DeKalb County Public Defender's Office where she practiced under the Third Year Practice Act of Georgia. Felicia worked in the area of employment discrimination at a private firm here in Louisville before joining the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office in July, 2005. She is a professional member of the Louisville Bar Association and the Kentucky Bar Association.  She is currently assigned to the Narcotics Unit.

Eric Piontek - Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney

Mr. Piontek received his Juris Doctor in 2001 from the Washington University (St. Louis) School of Law. After that, he received an advanced legal degree (LLM) in tax in 2002, from the University of Florida. Mr. Piontek earlier received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and English from Indiana University in 1998. He attended Washington University on a Scholars in Law merit based scholarship, and he was in the Graduate Assistant Program while in Florida. Mr. Piontek has been licensed to practice law in Kentucky since 2003, and he joined the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office in 2007. While in private practice, he was a member of the Conliffe, Sandman, and Sullivan law firm and was an Associate with the Lowen and Morris law firm. In addition, he was self-employed as a contract attorney. He is active with the YMCA and with the Alumni Associations at Indiana University, Washington University (St. Louis), and University of Florida. Mr. Piontek is a professional member of the Louisville Bar Association and Kentucky Bar Association, and he is currently assigned to the Narcotics Unit.

Evan Spalding- Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney

Mr. Spalding is a 2007 graduate of the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, and he received his license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky that same year. He also received his B.A. in English from Samford University in 2003, where he was a varsity track and field athlete. Mr. Spalding worked as a Staff Attorney for the Honorable Kelly Mark Easton, Chief Regional Circuit Judge, Hardin Circuit Court, prior to joining the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. He is a professional member of the Kentucky Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Mr. Spalding is currently assigned to the Narcotics Unit.

Jennifer Stosberg- Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney

Ms. Stosberg received her license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1998 and joined the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney in July, 2008. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Bellarmine University in 1995, her Juris Doctor from the University of Kentucky in 1998, and her LL.M. (Master of Arts in Law) Degree in Taxation in 1999, from the University of Florida Graduate Tax Program. Since then, she has worked as an Associate Attorney for several area private law firms. Most recently Ms. Stosberg served as a Staff Attorney in Jefferson Circuit Court from 2004-2008. During that time, she worked for Circuit Judge Ann O'Malley Shake and for Circuit Judge Mitch Perry. She serves as a volunteer for Ford Ironman Louisville. Ms. Stosberg is a professional member of the Kentucky Bar Association. She is currently assigned to the Narcotics Unit