About
Kristine A. Burdette provides steady legal guidance at Whiteman Burdette, Attorneys at Law, for clients facing serious disputes in North Central West Virginia. Her practice focuses on family law, domestic relations, litigation, and tort matters. She works to protect her clients’ rights, explain each step clearly, and pursue practical solutions in and out of court. Her approach is professional, direct, and attentive to detail. Clients rely on her for strong advocacy, careful preparation, and clear communication during difficult legal matters.
Kristine earned a B.A. from West Virginia State College in 1994. She later received her J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown, West Virginia. Her record reflects high academic achievement, including graduating in the top 10% of her class and earning Order of the Coif honors. This education gave her a strong base in legal research, writing, analysis, and courtroom preparation.
Kristine has years of courtroom experience and focused legal knowledge. She was admitted to the West Virginia bar in 1998 and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. Her work centers on litigation, with particular attention to family law, domestic relations, and tort litigation. She handles each matter with care, preparation, and a strong understanding of how legal strategy can shape the outcome.
Kristine A. Burdette has helped many people by standing up for them when the stakes are high. She guides clients through family disputes, civil conflicts, and injury claims with focus and respect. Her results include earning membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum after securing more than $1 million in a personal injury case. That achievement reflects her ability to build strong cases, present persuasive arguments, and secure meaningful results for people in need of trusted legal help.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, Whiteman & Burdette
- Member, West Virginia State Bar Association
- Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Licensed State
- West Virginia
Education
- West Virginia University College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - West Virginia State College
Bachelor of Arts
Awards & Badges


- Adoption
- Alimony
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Violence
- Guardianship
- Marriage And Prenuptials
- Military Divorce
- Uncontested Divorce
- Animal and Dog Bites
- Brain Injury
- Car Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Products Liability
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Insurance Claims
- LGBTQ Family




