Atty. Robert Kuenzel II
A native of Chattaroy, Mingo County, West Virginia. Rob has lived in Chapmanville, Logan County, for nearly 30 years.
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About Robert Kuenzel II at a glance
Robert Kuenzel II is an Owner/Managing Member based in Chapmanville, West Virginia, practicing at Kuenzel Law, PLLC. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on divorce, dui/dwi, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. Educated at West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 2001) and Marshall University (A.A.S. Police, 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chapmanville, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- A native of Chattaroy, Mingo County, West Virginia
- Rob has lived in Chapmanville, Logan County, for nearly 30 years
- After serving nearly 10 years as a trooper with the West Virginia State Police, he returned to West Virginia University to attend the WVU College of Law
- Rob believes that his training and experience as a state policeman, along with his extensive litigation experience, helps in his investigation and representation of clients in criminal cases as well as serious car crash and truck crash cases
- An attorney for more than 16 years, Rob is admitted to practice in all West Virginia courts as well as U.S
- District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
- He has an AV preeminent* rating by Martindale-Hubbell for his legal ability and ethical practices
- Rob also has been recognized as an expert in criminal defense in West Virginia State Court
- In addition to his representation of clients in personal injury cases, such as car crashes and truck crashes, Rob represents clients in wrongful death cases, mining accident cases, property damage cases, employment law cases and insurance law cases
- His practice also includes representation of clients in family law matters such as divorce, child custody and adoptions
- Additionally, Rob is a trained and experienced mediator
- He has mediated over 100 cases involving various civil matters, such as serious personal injuries and government liability
- He believes his diverse background and experience enables him to be an effective mediator
- Representative Cases • State ex rel
- Sorsaia v
- Stowers, 236 W. Va. 747, 783 S.E.2d 867, WV Supreme Court • State v
- Messer, 223 W.Va. 197, 672 S.E.2d 333, WV Supreme Court • Caudill v
- CCBCC, Inc., 651 F.Supp.2d 499, 2009 WL 2524743, 4th Circuit Court of Appeals • Young v
- Appalachian Power Co., 2008 WL 4571819, U.S
- Dist
- Ct., Southern D.WVa • State v
- Jessie, 225 W.Va. 21, 689 S.E.2d 21, WV Supreme Court • Conner Tyree v
- Pamela Bell, No. 17-1077 (November 16, 2018)(Kanawha County, 12-C-1783), 2018, WV Supreme Court • State of WV v
- Alfreda Coleman Jewell Steele, No. 17-0755 (November 19, 2018) (Cabell County, 16-F-522), 2018, WV Supreme Court Representative Clients • Bill's Electronics, Logan, WV • Chapmanville Giovanni's, Chapmanville, WV • Dedicated Line Service, Chapmanville, WV • Pro-Auto Body, Chapmanville, WV • Night Stalker Guardians, Logan, WV Classes/Seminars • NBI - Legal Ethics: Hot Topics and Current Events (Changing Firm Affiliation) • NBI- Legal Ethics: Top Challenges (Case Delays and Insufficient Client Communications) • NBI: Ethics: It’s Legal but is it Right?, 06/14/2018 to Present • NBI: Negotiating Damages, 05/04/2018 to Present • NBI: Violence in the Home, 08/28/2017 to Present • NBI: Rules of Evidence, 05/20/2015 to Present • NBI: Legal Ethics: Changing Firm Affiliations, 06/20/2012 to Present Honors And Awards • Recognized as Expert in Criminal Defense in West Virginia State Court Past Employment Positions • Avis, Witten & Wandling, L.C., Attorney, 2001 to 2010 • West Virginia State Police, Trooper/Investigator, 1988 to 1998 Pro-Bono Activities • Conduct Pro-Bono Divorce Clinic for Legal Aid of WV, 2010 to Present Professional Associations • West Virginia State Bar, 2002 to Present • West Virginia State Bar Unlawful Practice Committee, 2008 to Present • West Virginia State Bar Board of Governors, 2014 to 2017 • Central United Baptist Church, Present
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Robert Kuenzel II's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Kuenzel II handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Robert Kuenzel II is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in West Virginia →
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Robert Kuenzel II is one of 29,977 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in West Virginia →
Robert Kuenzel II is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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.
Robert Kuenzel II 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.
Robert Kuenzel II is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 Chapmanville 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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