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W. Jesse Forbes is a respected litigation attorney focusing his efforts on civil and criminal representation with an outstanding reputation as an advocate for his clients. Jesse has extensive courtroom experience in a wide range of cases from multi-million dollar civil cases to serious criminal cases, child abuse and neglect proceedings, and other legal matters. He can be reached for potential representation at
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State: West Virginia
Acquired: 2005
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Posted by Mike | May 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Forbes did a great job handling my case. It was resolved quickly and efficiently and at minimum cost.
Posted by Manfred | May 19, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
Jess Forbes and I serve on the Kanawha County (WV) Deputy Sheriffs Civil Service Commission. As President, I am faced with many decisions that are legal in nature and I can always depend on Jess to provide excellent feedback based on the law as written. Most of the decisions rendered impact the Deput...
Posted by Shonda | May 3, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
Jesse is a caring attorney who responds promptly to questions/concerns. I have worked with him on juvenile cases in the court system for many years.
"Jesse is a dedicated advocate for his clients and I would recommend him for any number of legal issues, including personal injury matters and criminal defense."
"Jesse works hard for his clients, is respected by lawyers and judges, and is both very practical and very intelligent. Jesse is the type of lawyer I would not have any problem recommending to others."
"Jesse is a highly intelligent, creative attorney who achieves excellent results for his clients and garners great respect from his fellow barristers."
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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
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2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Generation Next, Top 40 Under 40, West Virginia State Journal
2014
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2005 - Present
Attorney, Forbes Law Offices, PLLC; West Virginia Judicial Law Clerk
2008 - 2009
Judicial Law Clerk, West Virginia Circuit Court, 5th Circuit
2017 - Present
West Virginia Medical Cannabis Advisory CommitteeAttorney Member
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
West Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law CommitteeMember
2014 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2014 - Present
Kanawha County Deputy Sherrifs Civil Service CommissionCommissioner
2012 - Present
West Virginia Association for JusticeBoard Member
2012 - Present
City of Charleston Municipal Planning CommitteeMember
2012 - Present
Kanawha County Community Corrections BoardMember
2010 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2014 - 2016
West Virginia State Bar Elder Law CommitteeFormer Chair
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BS - Bachelor of Science