Atty. Christopher Martin Settles

Atty. Christopher Martin Settles

Christopher Martin Settles is a lawyer practicing appeals, criminal defense, general practice and 2 other areas of law. Christopher has been licensed for 15 years.

Scott Depot Scott Depot 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Martin Settles at a glance

Christopher Martin Settles is a criminal defense, litigation, insurance, and appellate attorney based in Scott Depot, West Virginia. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2011) and West Virginia (2012). Educated at University of Dayton School of Law J.D. (—). Serands clients in Scott Depot, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher Martin Settles is a lawyer practicing appeals, criminal defense, general practice and 2 other areas of law
  • Christopher has been licensed for 15 years
  • Christopher practices in Scott Depot, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Martin Settles's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Martin Settles handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Christopher Martin Settles is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in West Virginia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Christopher Martin Settles is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in West Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Scott Depot 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Martin Settles

Where is Christopher Martin Settles's law office located?
Christopher Martin Settles's law practice is located in Scott Depot, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Martin Settles handle?
Christopher Martin Settles focuses on criminal defense, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Christopher Martin Settles practiced law?
Christopher Martin Settles has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Christopher Martin Settles go to law school?
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Education

University of Dayton School of Law J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 2011
West Virginia
Admitted: 2012

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