Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the inclusion in Amendment No. 1 to the Form S-1 Registration Statement (No. 333-133198) of Porter Bancorp, Inc. of our report dated March 27, 2006 on the 2005 and 2004 consolidated financial statements of Porter Bancorp, Inc. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading “Experts” in the prospectus.
/s/ Crowe Chizek and Company LLC
Crowe Chizek and Company LLC
Louisville, Kentucky
May 22, 2006