Atty. Sean Shriver

Atty. Sean Shriver

Sean Shriver is a lawyer practicing constitutional torts, police use of excessive force, medical malpractice in correctional settings and 4 other areas of law. Sean received a Ph.D. degree from Carleton University in 2012, and has been licensed for 6 years.

Clarksburg Clarksburg 6 yrs experience 6 year
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Profile Summary

About Sean Shriver at a glance

Sean Shriver is an Assistant Federal Public Defender based in Clarksburg, West Virginia. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2020) and West Virginia (2021). Educated at Carleton University (Ph.D. Sociology, 2012). Serands clients in Clarksburg, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Sean Shriver is a lawyer practicing constitutional torts, police use of excessive force, medical malpractice in correctional settings and 4 other areas of law
  • Sean received a Ph.D. degree from Carleton University in 2012, and has been licensed for 6 years
  • Sean practices in Clarksburg, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Sean Shriver's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Clarksburg 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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Where is Sean Shriver's law office located?
Sean Shriver's law practice is located in Clarksburg, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sean Shriver handle?
Sean Shriver focuses on civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Sean Shriver practiced law?
Sean Shriver has 6+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2020.
Where did Sean Shriver go to law school?
Sean Shriver earned their education at (Ph.D. Sociology, 2012).
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Education

Ph.D. Sociology
Carleton University
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2020
West Virginia
Admitted: 2021

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