About
Dayton C. Meadows V. is the founding attorney of Meadows Law PLLC, also known as Meadows Legal Group, in Morgantown, West Virginia. His practice includes criminal defense, property loss and damage, civil litigation, and business law. He helps people facing prosecution, threatened property rights, and disputes with insurers. His work focuses on protecting clients from legal consequences that can affect their homes, finances, and personal freedom.
Meadows earned his J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law in 2022. He also studied Political Science at East Carolina University, completing his studies there in 2018. Before entering legal practice, he served in the United States Marine Corps. His military experience is part of the professional background he brings to matters involving individual rights, accountability, and difficult decisions.
His criminal defense work covers DUI, underage drinking, drug offenses, theft, violent crimes, sex crimes, and cases involving college students and juveniles. Outside criminal court, Meadows handles matters involving property damage, denied fire insurance claims, construction defects, real estate disputes, and personal injury. These overlapping practice areas allow him to advise clients whose legal problems may involve both property interests and potential litigation.
Dayton C. Meadows V. is associated with the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the American Association for Justice. His professional listings also include National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 recognition. His approach emphasizes careful preparation, client communication, and attention to the particular rights at stake. He works to help clients understand their options and respond to criminal charges or disputes over their property.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Meadows Legal Group
- Member, The West Virginia State Bar
- Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member, American Association for Justice
- Member, The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
- Member, Lawyer Of Distinction
Licensed State
- West Virginia
Education
- West Virginia University College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD)
Awards & Badges




- Criminal Defense
- Drug Crime
- DUI & DWI
- Insurance Claims
- Juvenile
- Sex Crimes
- Speeding & Traffic Tickets
- Violent Crime




