Find West Virginia Lawyers
Connect with licensed West Virginia attorneys who handle cases in your area. Select your legal need below to get started.
Get StartedInjury & Accidents
Attorneys in this area commonly work on contingency — ask about fee arrangements
Personal Injury
From I-64 and I-77 accidents to coal mining and industrial workplace injuries, West Virginia sees a significant number of personal injury cases each year.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers at WVU Medicine, Charleston Area Medical Center, or any West Virginia facility fail to meet the standard of care, the consequences can be devastating.
Criminal Charges
Fee structures vary — flat fee, retainer, or hourly depending on case complexity
Family & Relationships
Typically retainer or hourly — many attorneys offer payment plans or unbundled services
Immigration
Often flat fee per petition — fee structures vary by case type and complexity
Employment, Workplace & Disability
Fee structures vary — contingency, hourly, or fee-shifting depending on claim type
Employment Law
West Virginia workers have protections under both state and federal law.
Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries happen in workplaces across West Virginia.
Social Security Disability
Navigating the Social Security disability process in West Virginia can take months or years.
Debt Relief
Fee structures vary by chapter and complexity — many attorneys offer free consultations
Property & Housing
Fee structures vary — ask about arrangements for your specific situation
Planning & Business
Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations
Estate Planning
Estate planning protects West Virginia families of all sizes.
Business Law
Whether you're forming an LLC, drafting contracts, or resolving a commercial dispute, West Virginia business attorneys can help.
Tax Law
Tax issues in West Virginia involve both federal and state obligations.
Intellectual Property
Protecting your intellectual property requires attorneys who understand both federal IP law and West Virginia business needs.
Elder Care & Benefits
Fee structures vary — some attorneys in this area work on contingency
Elder Law
West Virginia's aging population needs attorneys who understand the intersection of healthcare, benefits, and estate planning.
Healthcare & Benefits
Healthcare access issues in West Virginia — from Medicaid and Medicare denials to insurance disputes and benefits appeals — require attorneys who understand both federal programs and West Virginia state regulations.
Rights & Protection
Fee structures vary — ask about fee arrangements and pro bono availability
Civil Rights
When your civil rights are violated in West Virginia, you need an attorney who understands both federal civil rights law and West Virginia state protections.
Domestic Violence
West Virginia law provides protection orders for survivors of domestic violence.
Veterans Legal Services
West Virginia veterans deserve attorneys who understand VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and other legal issues facing service members.
Attorneys Throughout West Virginia
Serving Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Weirton, Fairmont, Martinsburg, Beckley, Clarksburg, and communities across West Virginia.
West Virginia Legal Aid & Pro Bono
Free and low-cost legal services available to West Virginia residents.
Free civil legal services for low-income West Virginians — domestic violence, housing, government benefits, consumer issues, and bankruptcy.
Mountain State JusticeNonprofit legal advocacy for low-income West Virginians on consumer protection, housing, workplace rights, and systemic justice issues.
West Virginia Senior Legal AidFree civil legal services and counsel for West Virginians age 60 and older statewide.
West Virginia Free Legal AnswersVirtual legal advice clinic where low-income West Virginians can post civil legal questions and receive free answers from volunteer attorneys.
West Virginia Court System
Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for West Virginia.
Courts
Official portal for all West Virginia state courts — circuit, magistrate, family, and appellate courts.
Court Information by CountyLocate the circuit, magistrate, and family court serving your county with addresses and contact information.
West Virginia Intermediate Court of AppealsIntermediate appellate court handling appeals from circuit courts — established July 2022.
West Virginia Supreme Court of AppealsHighest court in West Virginia — final authority on state constitutional and legal questions.
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Verify a West Virginia Attorney
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Verify any West Virginia attorney's license status and registration through the State Bar membership portal.
Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC)Investigates and prosecutes attorney misconduct complaints in West Virginia. File a complaint or check disciplinary actions.
The West Virginia State BarMandatory state bar for West Virginia attorneys — public programs, legal resources, and the Lawyer Referral Service.
Bar Admissions (WV Judiciary)Oversees the bar exam and admission to practice law in West Virginia, administered by the Supreme Court of Appeals.
West Virginia Lawyer Referral ServiceConnects the public with qualified private attorneys. 30-minute consultation for $25 or less.