William Jesse Forbes

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William Jesse Forbes

also known as Jesse Forbes

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Charleston, WV
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury ... +6 more

1118 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV

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About William

Biography

Our firm has over 40 years of combined personal injury and criminal defense experience. Call today.

Practice Areas

9

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 20%

Forbes Law Offices offers aggressive criminal defense representation beginning with an honest straight-forward assessment of the client’s legal options. Our experienced attorneys have a reputation for their tough approach, and satisfactory results.

20 years

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

In the courtroom our attorneys are articulate, charismatic and commanding. If they are given the slightest opening from a prosecutor, they’ll drive a truck through it. They are intelligent, resourceful, tenacious, and ruthless cross examiners.

20 years

20%
Personal Injury 20%

We know what your personal injury or wrongful death case means to you – and we know that the insurance companies will try every trick to avoid paying what you need and deserve. We anticipate their tactics and know how to counter them.

20%
Car Accident 15%

Unfortunately, accidents happen. Whether they result in minor injuries, permanently alter one’s lifestyle or result in death, Forbes Law Offices has the experience to handle the case effectively and maximize compensation.

20 years

15%
Federal Crime 5%

5%
Litigation 5%

5%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 5%

5%
Trucking Accident 5%

20 years

5%
White Collar Crime 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in West Virginia for 20 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of William Jesse Forbes

1118 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV, 25301-2403

forbeslawwv.com

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William Jesse Forbes's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mike | May 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great job

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

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

A knowledgeable man of integrity

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...ies, the Sheriff and most importantly the safety and security of the citizens of Kanawha County. When it comes time to vote; we usually have a unanimous vote of the three Commissioners because of the well researched and thought out input from Commissioner Forbes. Jess is an excellent attorney and also a man of great integrity. I would not hesitate to hire Jess Forbes in any personal case I may have in the areas of his specialization.

Posted by Shonda | May 3, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Caring, Dedicated 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.

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Truman Griffith

Personal injury lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Lonnie Simmons

Litigation lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Jennifer Taylor

Personal injury lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, Forbes Law Offices, PLLC; West Virginia Judicial Law Clerk

2008 - 2009

Judicial Law Clerk, West Virginia Circuit Court, 5th Circuit

Associations

2017 - Present

West Virginia Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee

Attorney Member

2017 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

West Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law Committee

Member

2014 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

Kanawha County Deputy Sherrifs Civil Service Commission

Commissioner

2012 - Present

West Virginia Association for Justice

Board Member

2012 - Present

City of Charleston Municipal Planning Committee

Member

2012 - Present

Kanawha County Community Corrections Board

Member

2010 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2014 - 2016

West Virginia State Bar Elder Law Committee

Former Chair

Education

2005

Wake Forest University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

West Virginia University

BS - Bachelor of Science

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