Atty. William Richard Staton
William Richard Staton is a lawyer practicing general practice, civil law, criminal trials and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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William Richard Staton is a WY Co. Prosecuting Atty. based in South Charleston, West Virginia. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1984), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1986). Educated at West Virginia University (B.A. J.D, 1980) and West Virginia University College of Law J.D. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in South Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Richard Staton is a lawyer practicing general practice, civil law, criminal trials and 5 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from West Virginia University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- William practices in South Charleston, WV
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William Richard Staton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Richard Staton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
William Richard Staton 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.
William Richard Staton is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in West Virginia →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
William Richard Staton is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in West Virginia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William Richard Staton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
William Richard Staton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 South Charleston 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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