Top Criminal Defense Lawyers From West Virginia

In West Virginia, being charged with a crime—whether it’s DUI, drug possession, assault, or theft—can turn your world upside down. In a state where community matters and second chances are earned, you need a defense that’s strong, steady, and on your side. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys across West Virginia—trusted professionals known for their local roots, solid advice, and true commitment to protecting your rights and helping you move forward with dignity and strength.

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Matthew R. McCase
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce
Leon K. Oxley
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Estate Planning, Insurance, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Employee Benefits, Power of Attorney, ...
Todd La Neve
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Homicide, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
Neil R. Bouchillon
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Guardianship, Identity Theft, ...
Brett M. Ferro
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Class Action, Commercial Real Estate, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Litigation, ...
John D. Wooton Sr.
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, ...
Jared T. Moore
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Employee Benefits, ...
W. Michael Frazier
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Estate Planning, Insurance, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Motorcycle Accidents, Probate, ...
Sara Chapman
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Family, Intellectual Property, Lawsuits & Disputes
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Contracts & Agreements, Divorce & Separation, Guardianship, Licensing, ...
David Alexander Kirkpatrick
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Car Accidents, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Federal Crime, ...
Joey Garcia
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Constitutional, Construction Accidents, Lemon Law, Medical Malpractice, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
William C. Forbes
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Litigation, Social Security & Disability, Violent Crime
Roger A. Isla
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Business, Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, ...
Gerald Hayden
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Mark Everett
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Lonnie C. Simmons

Lonnie C. Simmons

  • DiPiero Simmons McGinley & Bastress, PLLC
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Insurance, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Discrimination, Licensing, Litigation, ...
Beth L. Umina
Legal Specialization: Business, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Corporate & Incorporation, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, ...
Brianna W. McCardle
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, ...
Scott C. Brown
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Expungement, Federal Crime, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, ...
Tim C. Carrico
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, Federal Crime, Sex Crimes, ...
Harley Wagner
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
John Warren Stapleton
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Discrimination, Divorce & Separation, ...

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