Christopher Dominic Janelle

Christopher Dominic Janelle

also known as Sutton & Janelle, PLLC

4.3
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Martinsburg, WV
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury, Litigation ... +2 more

125 East King Street, Martinsburg, WV

About Christopher

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

Our firm has extensive experience in all areas of divorce and family law, from simple matters to complex: business valuation, spousal support, property distribution and child custodial allocation.

33 years | 2,000 cases

60%
Personal Injury 20%

Our firm is prepared to take on the insurance company. We help injured people recover for serious injuries caused by the negligence of others.

33 years | 100 cases

20%
Litigation 10%

We handle a variety of civil litigation matters, including disputes between businesses, construction issues, public utilities, and contracts.

33 years | 500 cases

10%
Mediation 5%

Approved Mediator by the West Virginia State Bar

12 years | 10 cases

5%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 5%

We have successfully litigated a number of nursing home neglect cases under the West Virginia Medical Professional Liability Act.

33 years | 10 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in West Virginia for 33 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sutton & Janelle, PLLC

125 East King Street, Martinsburg, WV, 25401

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Christopher Dominic Janelle's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Chase | November 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Trash Lawyer

Told me I had a good case in the consult. Then showed up 15min late on court day and his personality totally changed to being a complete jerk basically telling me I was guilty and he could not do anything for me. Waste of my time and $1500. Would Never recommend this gu y.

Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Horrible advice, rogue, and low patience

I hired attorney. He became a very different person father consultation. Calais, doesn’t like questions, doesn’t like to repeat himself, called me names, and bad advice. While I paid him thousands of dollars, he tried to intimidate me and threaten to quit and walk out on me several times just for ...asking questions or not understanding. Took actions for me without consulting or teaming with me. This lawyer appears to have “a king of his own empire mind set.”

Posted by Elizabeth | October 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Michael Logsdon

Mr. Logsdon... honestly, the greatest attorney ever! I was hesitant at first, whether I even needed a lawyer or not. My case seemed a little silly to me.. but, I would have been hung out to dry without him! He is straight to the point. Whether I liked it or not!! He was honest and professional. He ne...ver promised me anything, but believed in my case. Which made me believe in him. Hands down the best lawyer I could have ever chosen to represent me. Thank you, again!

Posted by Crystal | November 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Custody win

I hired Mr. Janelle to help defend myself, against a petition to modify custody my ex filed. From the very first meeting he was very straight forward and never sugar coated anything - nor made any promises he did not keep. Mr. Janelle is incredibly perceptive and professional. My situation was comple...x and confusing yet he was able to see the underlying issues and how to overcome all the obstacles I faced. He gave me all the information and advice I needed and as a bonus, he made me feel at ease in one of the most stressful situations any parent will ever experience. I left the court room with everything I asked for- and more. You will not find a better lawyer to help you with your case, even if you spend thousands and thousands of dollars. Which you most likely won’t with him, because his fees are incredibly reasonable. I highly recommend the law office of Sutton and Janelle, to anyone looking to hire a lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Family Court

Mr. Janelle is an amazing lawyer. He explained everything and helped us greatly! I would highly recommend him!

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Christopher Dominic Janelle's Lawyer Endorsements

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D. Burke

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He does a good job for his clients."

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Charles Trump

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Partner, Sutton & Janelle, PLLC

Associations

2008 - Present

Rotary International

2000 - Present

Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle

Board member, past president

Eastern Panhandle Family Court Bar Association

Past President

West Virginia State Bar

Member

Education

1992

University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Elon University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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