WEST VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL

United States Attorneys work under the direction of the Attorney General, serving as the country's principal litigators handling most of the trial work in which the United States is a party.

The lawyer for the State of West Virginia:

  • serves as legal counsel of the state government
  • administers the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund
  • defends the State's laws and Constitution
  • enforces state consumer protection laws
  • defends suits against state agencies and state employees
  • sits as an ex-officio member of state committees and commissions
  • approves public bond issues
  • issues legal opinions at the Governor's request, and other officials and agencies
  • collects court-ordered child support


Under Title 28, Section 547 of the United States Code, the 3 statutory responsibilities for the United States Attorneys are:

  • the prosecution of criminal cases for the Federal government;
  • the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the U.S. is a party; and
  • the collection of debts owed the Federal government.

State Attorney's Offices

State Capitol Complex, Bldg. 1, Room E-26 Charleston, WV 25305 Phone: (304) 558-2021 Fax: (304) 558-0140

U. S. Courthouse & Federal Building Suite 3000 1125 Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 Phone: (304)234-0100 Fax: (304)234-0110 800-852-6946

Clarksburg Branch Clarksburg Federal Building 320 W. Pike Street Suite 300 Clarksburg, WV 26301 Phone: (304) 623-7030 Fax: (304) 623-7031

Elkins Branch Federal Building 300 Third Street Suite 300 Elkins, WV 26241 Phone: (304) 636-1739Fax: (304) 636-1967

Martinsburg Branch U.S. Courthouse & Post Office Suite 400 217 W. King Street Martinsburg, WV 25401 Phone: (304) 262-0590Fax: (304) 262-0591 Toll Free: (800)-201-1009

300 Virginia Street, East Suite 4000 Charleston, WV 25301 Phone: (304) 345-2200 Fax: (304) 347-5104

110 N. Heber Street Room 257 Beckley, WV 25801 Phone: (304) 253-6722 Fax: (304) 253-9206

845 Fifth Avenue Room 209 Huntington, WV 25701 Phone: (304) 529-5799 Fax: (304) 529-5545


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