Atty. Christopher D. Janelle
Christopher D. Janelle is a lawyer practicing nursing home abuse and neglect, mediation, divorce and family law and 4 other areas of law.
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Christopher D. Janelle is a Member based in Martinsburg, West Virginia, practicing at Sutton & Janelle Attorneys At Law, PLLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1992), U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia (1992), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1992). Educated at University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Elon College (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of West Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Martinsburg, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher D. Janelle is a lawyer practicing nursing home abuse and neglect, mediation, divorce and family law and 4 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from Elon College in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Christopher practices at Sutton & Janelle Attorneys At Law, PLLC in Martinsburg, WV
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Christopher D. Janelle's Areas of Practice
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Christopher D. Janelle is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in West Virginia →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Christopher D. Janelle is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in West Virginia →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Christopher D. Janelle is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in West Virginia →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Christopher D. Janelle is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Christopher D. Janelle is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in West Virginia →
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Why local counsel matters in West Virginia
Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Martinsburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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