West Virginia Supreme Court
Recent News About West Virginia Supreme Court
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State Supreme Court suspends licenses of 15 attorneys
CHARLESTON – Fifteen West Virginia attorneys have been suspended for failing to complete mandatory continuing legal education requirements. -
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals announces New Family Treatment Courts to Open in Raleigh, Putnam Counties
Two new family treatment courts (FTCs) are preparing to open in Raleigh and Putnam Counties, bringing the number of FTCs in West Virginia to 13. -
State Supreme Court dismisses appeal in case of ousted county GOP chairman
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the chairman of the West Virginia Republican Party, saying a lower court ruling to reinstate a once-ousted chairman of a county GOP executive committee can stand. -
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia announces opening ceremony for Raleigh County’s Family Treatment Court
Justices Armstead, Hutchison, Wooton and Bunn attended the opening ceremony for Raleigh County’s Family Treatment Court , April 6, 2023. -
Supreme Court of Appeals State of West Virginia announces New Bar Admissions Administrator
Charleston attorney Ashton Bias is now the Bar Admissions Administrator for West Virginia. The Bar Admissions Administrator works for the Supreme Court of Appeals with the Board of Law Examiners (Board). -
Supreme Court of Appeals State of West Virginia announces New Videos Explain Involuntary Commitment Process
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia release two new videos that explain the civil involuntary commitment process. -
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia heard arguments
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia heard arguments at West Virginia University College of Law, March 22, 2023, as part of the LAWS Program -
Boone County Commission starts impeachment process against prosecutor
MADISON – The Boone County Commission has taken the first steps toward impeachment of embattled Prosecuting Attorney Donna Taylor. -
Supreme Court annuls law license of judge who displayed gun in court
CHARLESTON – The state Supreme Court has annulled the law license of a former circuit judge who displayed a gun in court last year. -
State panel accuses Boone Co. prosecutor of hiring boyfriend as assistant, other violations
CHARLESTON – The state Lawyer Disciplinary Board has charged the Boone County Prosecutor with multiple rules violations, including hiring her boyfriend as an assistant prosecutor. -
Chief Justice Walker to Speak to Students in Pocahontas County
Supreme Court Chief Justice Beth Walker will visit Pocahontas County High School to talk to students about the West Virginia court system on Tuesday, March 14. -
Chief Justice Walker to Speak to Students in Pocahontas County
Supreme Court Chief Justice Beth Walker will visit Pocahontas County High School to talk to students about the West Virginia court system on Tuesday, March 14. -
Monongalia magistrate resigns after second admonishment in 9 months
CHARLESTON – A Monongalia County magistrate has resigned following a second admonishment in less than a year by the state Judicial Investigation Commission. -
Thomas Hoxie To Be Sworn In On Friday
Former Barbour County Prosecutor Thomas Hoxie was sworn in as a judge in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit (Barbour and Taylor Counties) at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 24, in the Barbour County Courthouse. Governor Jim Justice appointed him on February 1 to the seat vacated by Judge Alan D. Moats, who retired December 31. -
Supreme Court Admits Attorneys
The following applicants were admitted to practice law in West Virginia during ceremonies before the Supreme Court of Appeals on Wednesday, -
Chief Judge Dan Greear of the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia sits by temporary assignment for Justice C. Haley Bunn
Chief Judge Dan Greear of the Intermediate Court of Appeals of West Virginia sits by temporary assignment for Justice C. Haley Bunn on one case, Feb. 1, 2023. -
Wilson, Hoxie appointed to circuit court judge positions
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Governor Jim Justice has appointed two men to fill vacant circuit court judge positions. -
Embattled family court judge announces retirement
Raleigh County Family Court Judge Louise E. Goldston submitted her retirement letter January 30 to Governor Jim Justice and West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Beth Walker. -
New Monongalia County Circuit Judge To Be Sworn In
Perri Jo DeChristopher was sworn in as a judge in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit (Monongalia County) at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2023. -
House resolution targets embattled family court judge for impeachment
CHARLESTON – A resolution has been introduced asking the House Judiciary Committee to investigate allegations of impeachable offenses against a Raleigh County family court judge.