Harley O. Wagner

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Harley O. Wagner

5.0
223 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Martinsburg, WV
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

55 Meridian Pkwy, #102, Martinsburg, WV

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About Harley

Biography

Welcome to The Wagner Law Firm. West Virginia's Premier DUI Defense Firm.

The Wagner Law Firm. West Virginia's Premier DUI Defense Firm. Founded by Harley O. Wagner.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

DUI and DWI 100%

The Wagner Law Firm is West Virginia's only law firm focused strictly on the defense of DUI related cases and charges.

29 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2021
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+ 11
Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in West Virginia for 28 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 29 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Wagner Law Firm

55 Meridian Pkwy, #102, Martinsburg, WV, 25404

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Harley O. Wagner's Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 50 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by John Marinaccio | August 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI and No Operators...Dismissed!

I contacted Harley here on Avvo with questions related to my case a few months ago. From the very beginning it was obvious to me that he was the best DUI attorney in WV. My case was somewhat complicated due to past DUIs in another state and I could very easily have ended up with jail time. From the v...ery beginning Harley told me exactly what I needed to do..before I even hired him! No other lawyer I had spoken with did this, so I hired him. He and his paralegal guided and stood by my side throughout the entire process, I knew exactly what to do and what to expect. When court came I didn't even have to enter the room until everything was said and done, and that was just to sign the paperwork. I was expecting a DUI, the verdict was DUI and No Operators Dismissed! I couldn't believe it. If you are reading this review wondering if you should hire Harley for your DUI, stop wondering and wasting time..hire him, he will get you the best possible outcome and fight tooth and nail to get it.

Posted by Cliff | December 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Thanks Harley!

Excellent, knows more the system than anybody! Call Harley

Posted by Will | June 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best attorney BAR none

Harley Wagner is by far and beyond the best counselor, advocate and litigator you could have on your side. Harley has a breadth and depth of knowledge of the law that most attorneys could only aspire too. It has been my experience that most of the time, when you work with experienced professional l...awyers, as established as Harley, that you will be dealing with their team, or a paralegal and never work with the person that is actually handling your case until the court date. That was what I was expecting when I reached out to Harley. I could not have been more wrong. Harley personally walked me through every step of my case, every piece of correspondence and updated me PERSONALLY every step of the way. I travel frequently to the West Coast and would send emails late by EST standards and Harley or his team would have me an answer by the time I landed in LA. And just for perspective, my case was a misdemeanor offense. I was shocked to see Harley at every hearing and responding to every email and phone call. He was there every step of the way. I saw a lot of people in the lobby of the courtroom without their attorney; mine was their every time. I felt like I was his first and only priority every time he went to bat for me. His team is amazing. They updated me on every event and every change and proactively told me how I should handle correspondences so I could make sure I did not miss any important deadlines. Not only that, but Harley always personally kept me in tune with every important change in my case and even called me to make sure I had a good Christmas and to make sure I was OK and to let me know he was handling everything so I could relax and have a good time with my family. When you have legal issues, they consume your life and make you so stressed you cant see straight. Having your attorney call you and keep you up to date when you are so worried about what may happen, was such a huge relief. In my experience, that doesn't ever happen. But Harley always made me feel like we were in control of what happened in my case and that put my mind at ease. Harley was my constant reminder that we could find a solution to my problem and kept me grounded. When I had to go to court, Harley was with me and he knew exactly what to do in every situation. He was covering my back and looked out for me every step of the way. He was an expert litigator in court and a really nice guy who really cared about me and my family. I really cant say enough about how much Harley did for me. I can say without a doubt, that Harley Wagner is the best attorney I have ever had the pleasure of working with. If you think you are backed into a corner and don't have a friend that has your back; call Harley. I can tell you from my experience, you will feel so much better that you did. And I guarantee you, once you do, you will have the best law firm behind you. If you have any questions about my experience, or references, you are welcome to contact me. Thank you to Heather, Connie and Harley.

Posted by Joe | June 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Aggravated DUI reduced to Reckless Driving

After my arrest in late 2015 for a First Offense Aggravated DUI in which I was alleged to have registered a 0.195 BAC, I had narrowed my search down to three lawyers. I reached out to my cousin who has 20+ years as a lawyer in PA and she sent me to this site to see what else we could find out to hel...p me make a decision. After a few minutes of looking at Harley’s profile and the reviews from other clients she said, “Without a doubt, this is your guy. Call him as soon you hang up with me.” She was right. At the conclusion of my initial consultation with Harley I felt a good deal better about my situation and had a much greater understanding of the process I was about to go thru. After retaining Harley’s services and talking to him in depth about my case I felt as though a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders and finally had some hope that I would get thru this mistake with my life, family and career intact. Harley, Heather and Connie were great! They guided me thru everything; the Safety and Treatment Program classes, the ignition interlock process, the pros and cons of going thru the civil court and the entire criminal court process. The three of them did not treat me as just another client who had employed their services and they always made time for me no matter how simple or complicated my questions and concerns were, they had a very positive impact on me during the entire ordeal. At my initial appearance in court, Harley got my Aggravated DUI reduced to Reckless Driving and I came out of the entire affair a minor fine and no criminal record. Retaining Harley as my lawyer was the smartest thing I did and I have no doubt that the outcome of my case would not have been as favorable had I gone with anybody else. If you are reading this then you or somebody you know needs a good DUI / DWI lawyer, Harley and his team are the only people you need to consider. Do not waste anymore time, call Harley as soon as you can. You will not regret it.

Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Hire Harley Wagner!

Let me say a few words about the attorney who was able to get my DUI case dismissed. I repeat... HARLEY WAGNER GOT MY DUI CASE DISMISSED. Harley Wagner not only has the reputation for being the best DUI Defense Lawyer in West Virginia, he also delivers. When I was pulled over for a questionable ...traffic violation, and subsequently given a DUI, I knew I needed to find the best to represent me. This was not the time to hire a fly by night attorney, or some lawyer that is all over the legal system defending every type of criminal case. Harley does one thing. He defends DUI cases, and defends them very well. If you want the best, retain the best. When I called his office, on the day I received my paperwork from the magistrate, Harley was on the other side of West Virginia defending a DUI case. His staff promptly took my information and passed it on to Harley. He called me less than an hour later from his personal cell phone. He knew I was worried, as we all are when charged with a DUI. My biggest concern at that moment was not knowing what will happen. Harley alleviates your concerns immediately. He tells you exactly what all the outcomes could be, and lets you know that he will handle everything for you. From the very first conversation, I could tell he was the attorney I needed to prove my innocence. Harley was a veritable encyclopedia of DUI case knowledge. He explained that I had a very winnable case, and he held true to that assertion. My case has been dismissed, and my record remains unblemished, thanks to his expert legal prowess. He handled the case like a true professional, and left no stone unturned. He made certain my best interests were met. His legal team is top notch. When I walked into his office and saw his numerous degrees, accommodations, practicum study certificates, and so on, I was blown away. This man has been from West Virginia University all the way to Harvard working on DUI case law. His resume is impressive to say the least. Within a couple days of retaining The Wagner Law Firm, all necessary papers were sent to the courts. His firm files everything promptly, and you receive copies fast. He is very attentive to calls, and if he is unavailable, there is always someone from his team ready to answer questions and make sure Harley gets the message. Then, Harley follows up to make sure you are satisfied. The same goes for emails as well. I can be a very demanding person, but Harley and his staff took care of me without delay. Harley is an expert marksman during legal proceedings. Watching him deliberate my case and cross examine the officer was a thing of beauty. It's no wonder that when the State finds out you've hired Harley Wagner, they do everything they can to make a deal and lower your charge. In my case, we made no deals. Harley got my DUI dismissed. I repeat this often, because it is worth noting. Getting a DUI dismissed is not easy, but Harley Wagner got it done. He is worth every penny. I personally recommend Harley Wagner to my friends and family, and I am doing the same for you right now. If you take your DUI seriously, hire Harley Wagner. Do what he and his staff tell you. If he recommends dealing for a lower charge, then that is your best possible outcome. Harley only does what is best for you. He truly cares about the well being of his clients. He is even spearheading legislation to make DUI charges less onerous on taxpayers by reducing the need for costly DMV administrative hearings, and at the same time addressing the double jeopardy aspect of implied consent DMV suspensions. This lawyer is a juggernaut. Do not mess around with your DUI. Put yourself in the hands of the man that literally wrote the book on West Virginia DUI case law. Hire Harley Wagner!

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Harley O. Wagner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lawrence Taylor

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Harley Wagner is, in my opinion and that of his peers, the most experienced and knowledgeable DUI attorney in West Virginia. A prominent member of the National College for DUI Defense, his contributions to the profession are well-known and his reputation in the legal community is outstanding . I endorse him without reservation."

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Bruce Kapsack

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Wagner is THE attornney for DUI work in West Virginia. His knowledge and skill level is so high that he was asked by James Nesci, one of the top DUI attorneys in the nation, to co-write the West Virginia DUI book. If I needed an attorney Harley is thhe only one I would call."

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Richard Middlebrook

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have practiced in the area of Driving Under the Influence defense for over two decades and I can honestly say that you will not find a more qualified, talented, honest or exceptional lawyer than Harley. Harley is a leader in every possible meaning of the word. Whether it is in court or with organizations, he exemplifies quality and substance. I have personally witnessed presentations to the National College of DUI Defense and Driving Under the Influence Defense Lawyers Association. Unbelievably gifted communicator. If you are seeking counsel in a case involving Driving Under the Influence, and I believe I can speak for the entire DUI bar in the United States, you could do no better than trusting Harley. I can provide no higher praise than to tell you that if I was arrested anywhere near where Harley travels, I would pay whatever it took to put him in my corner. He's worth EVERY penny!"

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John Bateman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Wagner is a nationally recognized powerhouse in the area of DWI Defense. He is active in a number of leading industry-related organizations, where he is a wonderful resource for attorneys who want to develop their skills. He constantly uses his reputation, knowledge, and experience for the benefit of his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Wagner to anyone, anywhere in West Virginia who is facing the difficulties of a pending DWI charge."

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Andrew Skinner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Harley is THE guy for DUI defense, without any doubt. He works tirelessly for his clients and knows the law and the system."

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Whitney Polson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. The go-to DUI defense lawyer in West Virginia."

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Nadine Jett

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daryl Thompson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Harley Wagner for his skills and experience in successfully defending DUI/DWI cases."

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David Flanagan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Boyle

Unknown lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Great respect goes to Harley Wagner, and not just by me, but from the top attorneys around the Country."

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Brett Schandelson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"My experience with Harley is through the National College for DUI Defense, where he is a highly respected member. I have also met and seen Harley at numerous DUI related CLEs around the country. I highly recommend him as DUI attorney."

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Carleton Penn

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Other

"I have gotten to know Harley through the National College for DUI Defense. His reputation preceeds him. I have referred clients to Harley with no reservation. I endorse and recommend this lawyer."

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Jason Cerbone

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Wagner is one of the most helpful lawyers on the National DUI Defense email list serve. I read everything the man writes because he knows his DUI stuff. You ought to feel fine after you hire him because he's great."

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Taylor Downs

Unknown lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Harley knows DUI law in WV."

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Rhidian Orr

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Harley O. Wagner's is forceful defender of those accused. He is an active member in the National College for DUI defense. Harley is a strong family man and from what I have seen he takes his clients in as if they are family. He treats them with respect and appreciation. He is tireless in his defense of these individual. If I or a loved one got in trouble in West Virginia Harley would be my first call. He will protect you as if you are part of the family."

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Christian Lassen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Holcomb

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Harley at rigorous DUI Defense training conducted at Harvard Law School. Harley is a leader in the national DUI defense community. He wrote "the book" for West Virginia DUI defense. I highly recommend that any person charged in West Virginia with DUI seriously consider hiring Harley."

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Matthew Terry

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Wagner is simply a phenom in the courtroom. I routinely seek his counsel and mentorship in my own DUI practice. I would describe his ability to communicate and persuade as one of the best I have ever come across. Few lawyers, nationally speaking, have the entire package: energy, sincere empathy for his clients, mental acuity, ability to articulate, social intelligence, virtual expertise in the highly specialized field of DUI/DWI defense... I can't say enough. This attorney is one of the best DUI trial lawyers in the country, hands down. I proudly endorse the man."

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Okorie Okorocha

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Hands down, the guy in West Virginia I send everyone to."

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David Brengle

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Wagner has always been a leader in West Virginia DUI defense. He is a highly respected voice in the national community of DUI lawyers. In addition, to being on the cutting edge of DUI defense, Mr. Wagner is well known to be friendly and generous with his advice and time. There is no better lawyer in West Virginia to defend a DUI case."

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Richard Middlebrook

DUI and DWI lawyer

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John Bateman

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jeremy Brehmer

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Carleton Penn

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jason Cerbone

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matthew Terry

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Richard Holcomb

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Daniel Gross

DUI and DWI lawyer

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David Brengle

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Lazar Pejic

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Michael Bowser

DUI and DWI lawyer

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John Tenn

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Bruce Robinson

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Corinne Magee

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Matthew Nichols

DUI and DWI lawyer

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William Bly

DUI and DWI lawyer

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J. Trichter

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Paul Burglin

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Darryl Genis

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J. Riffel

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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

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer - Virginia/West Virginia, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

2017

Super Lawyer - Virginia/West Virginia, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Best DUI Attorney, The Journal Newspaper

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer - Virginia/West Virginia, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Best DUI Attorney, The Journal Newspaper

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Best DUI Attorney, The Journal Newspaper

2015

West Virginia Super Lawyer 2015, Virginia/West Virginia Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Best DUI Attorney, The Journal Newspaper

2014

"10 Best" in WV, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Trial Lawyers Association

2014

West Virginia Super Lawyer 2014, Virginia/West Virginia Super Lawyers

2013

"Best Attorney" - Annual Readership Poll, The Journal Tri-State Newspaper

2013

Appointed as Faculty Member to NCDD, National College for DUI Defense

2012

"Best Attorney" - Annual Readership Poll, The Journal Tri-State Newspaper

2012

West Virginia Super Lawyer 2012, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Certificate of Teaching - Cross Examination Techniques, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Annual DUI Seminar)

2011

Certificate of Teaching - Field Sobriety Administration Course, Robert F. LaPier & Associates

2011

"Best Attorney" Harley O. Wagner, The Journal newspaper reader's choice: Best of the Best

2011

Certificate of Appreciation - Lecturer Advanced DUI Seminar, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2010

"Best Attorney" Harley O. Wagner, The Journal Newspaper Reader's Choice, Best of the Best

2010

Certificate of Appreciation - Instructor / Summer Program, National College for DUI Defense

2010

Certificate of Appreciation - Speaker / Winter Program, National College for DUI Defense

2009

Sustaining Lifetime Membership (for excellence in DUI Defense), National College for DUI Defense

2009

"Best Attorney" (co-shared w/ fmr. partner), The (Martinsburg) Journal Newspaper (tri-state readership poll)

2009

DUI Committee - National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2008

"Best Attorney" (co-shared w/ fmr. partner), The (Martinsburg) Journal Newspaper (tri-state readership poll)

2008

Certificate of Teaching - Field Sobriety Administration Course, Robert F. LaPier & Associates

2004

Top Instructor - Standardized Field Sobriety Instructor Course, Robert F. LaPier & Associates

2003

West Virginia State Delegate, National College for DUI Defense

2001

Acceptance of Membership, National College for DUI Defense

1997

Acceptance of Membership, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner/CEO, The Wagner Law Firm

2003 - 2010

Partner, Mills & Wagner (*exclusively handled all DUI work)

1999 - 2003

Associate, Mills & Associates (*exclusively handled DUI work 01' forward)

1997 - 1999

Assistant Prosecutor, Harrison County, WV Prosecutors Office

1996 - 1997

Support Attorney, Martin & Seibert

1996 - 1996

Law Clerk, Bowles Rice

Associations

2018 - Present

Martindale-Hubbell

AV Preeminent Rating

2014 - Present

Trial Skills University

Faculty

2014 - Present

American Chemical Society

Member

2014 - Present

Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA)

Board of Directors / Founding Member

2013 - Present

Better Business Bureau

The Wagner Law Firm

2013 - Present

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Faculty - DUI Academy

2012 - Present

Super Lawyers, Inc.

Super Lawyer

2009 - Present

National College for DUI Defense

Sustaining Lifetime Member

2007 - Present

West Virginia DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Co-Founder

2005 - Present

EC/IR II Intoximeter Breath Test Owners Group

Member

1997 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2001 - 2010

National College for DUI Defense

WV State Delegate

Sample of Legal Cases

State of West Virginia ex rel. Pamela Jean Games-Neely v. The Honorable Joann Overington

Affirmed - Unanimous, 5-0

WV DMV vs Mark Thompson (WV Supreme Court)

WV Supreme Court Affirmed Circuit Court Ruling.

State v Jock Sanders

Dismissed and expunged from record

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Education

2018

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Certificate of Completion - Spring Program - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

2018

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Advanced DUI Academy

Instructor/Faculty

2017

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Certificate of Completion - Fall Program - Charleston, SC

2017

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Certificate of Completion - Spring Program - Austin, TX

2017

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Advanced DUI Academy

Instructor/Faculty

2016

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Certificate of Completion - Summer Program - Denver, CO

2016

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Advanced DUI Academy

Instructor/Faculty

2016

Roger Dodd Trial Skills Clinic

Trial Skills Clinic

2016

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

DUIDLA Winter Program - Phoenix, AZ

2015

National College for DUI Defense

NCDD Summer Session on the campus of Harvard Law School

2015

National College for DUI Defense

NCDD Winter Session - Orlando, FL

2015

National DUI Defense Lawyers Association

DUIDLA Summer Program - Chicago, IL

2015

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Advanced DUI Academy

Instructor/Faculty

2014

National College for DUI Defense

NCDD Summer Session on the campus of Harvard Law School

2014

Lone Star DWI: Blood 101 (Austin, TX)

Certificate of Completion

2014

Forensic Chromatography: Principles of DUID II

Certificate of Completion (40 hrs)

2014

Forensic Drug Analysis - Axion Training Institute, Inc.

Certificate of Completion (40 hrs)

2014

National College for DUI Defense

NCDD Winter Session in San Diego, CA

2013

National College for DUI Defense

NCDD Summer Session on campus of Harvard Law School

2013

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Advanced DUI Academy

Instructor

2013

Joshua Karton Trial Skills Training Seminar

Trial Skills Training

2013

Advaqnced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)

Certificate of ARIDE Training Completion

2013

Drug Evaluation and Classifcation Program (DECP)

Drug Recognition Evaluation (DRE)

2012

National College for DUI Defense

NCDD Summer Session on campus of Harvard Law School

2012

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association Advanced DUI Seminar

Intoximeter EC/IR II Breath Testing

2012

Terrance McCarthy - Cross Examination Workshop (Tampa, FL)

Cross Examination Skills & Techniques

2011

National College for DUI Defense

NCDD Summer Session conducted at the Harvard Law School

2011

Forensic Chromatography: Theory and Practice. Dr. Lee Polite / Professor Harold McNair

Certificate of Completion (40 hour training course)

2011

Terrance McCarthy - Cross Examination Workshop (Chicago, Illinois)

Cross Examination Skills & Techniques

2010

Commuunicating Your Way to an Acquittal

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2010

National College for DUI Defense

NCDD Summer Session conducted at the Harvard Law School

2010

National College for DUI Defense

Certificate of Completion - NCDD Winter Session

2010

Intoximeter EC/IR II Breath Test Training & Education Seminar (Williamsburg, VA)

Intoximeter EC/IR II Breath Test Training & Education

2009

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association / National College for DUI Defense

Mastering Scientific Evidence in Complex DUI/DWI Cases

2009

EC/IR II Intoximeter Operator Breath Testing Course

Qualfied EC/IR II Breath Test Operator

2008

National College for DUI Defense

Certificate of Completion - NCDD Winter Session

2008

National College for DUI Defense

NCDD Summer Session conducted at the Harvard Law School

2007

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association / National College for DUI Defense

Mastering Scientific Evidence in Complex DUI/DWI Cases

2007

National College for DUI Defense

Certificate of Completion - NCDD Winter Session

2007

National College for DUI Defense

NCDD Summer Session conducted at the Harvard Law School

2006

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers / National College for DUI Defense

DWI Means Defend Wtih Ingenuity - Skills That Win Cases

2006

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association / National College for DUI Defense

Mastering Scientific Evidence in Complex DUI/DWI Cases

2006

Nationlal College for DUI Defense

Certificate of Completion - NCDD Winter Session

2006

National College for DUI Defense

NCDD Summer Session conducted at the Harvard Law School

2005

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association / National College for DUI Defense

Mastering Scientific Evidence in Complex DUI/DWI Cases

2005

National College for DUI Defense

NCDD Summer Session conducted at the Harvard Law School

2005

National College for DUI Defense

Certificate of Completion - NCDD Winter Session

2004

NHTSA Instructor Course - Standardized Field Sobriety Testing

NHTSA Certified Instructor - Standardized Field Sobriety Testing

2003

National College for DUI Defense

Certicate of Completion - NCDD Winter Session

2003

National College for DUI Defense

NCDD Summer Session conducted at the Harvard Law School

2003

NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Student Administration Course

NHTSA Certified Standardized Field Sobriety Test Administer

2002

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers / National College for DUI Defense

DWI Means Defend With Ingenuity - Skills That Win Cases

2001

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers / National College for DUI Defense

DWI Means Defend with Ingenuity

2000

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers / National College for DUI Defense

Difficult DUI's & Tragic Consquences

1995

Thomas M. Cooley School of Law

Juris Doctorate (JD)

1990

West Virginia University

BSJ

N/A

National College for DUI Defense

N/A

National College for DUI Defense

DUI/DWI

Speaking Engagements

2016

DUI Defense Lawyers Association - Winter Program

McCarthy Style Cross Examination

2015

NCDD Winter Session - Orlando, FL 15 years of DUI Defense - Some Lessons Learned

2015

Advanced DUI Seminar - Columbus, OH

Cross Examination

2013

Statewide West Virginia Public Defender Conference

DUI Motion Practice / Breath Test Discovery

2011

Standardized Field Sobriety Student Administer Certification Program (co-presenter)

Standardized Field Sobriety Testing - Student Administration Certification Program

2010

NCDD Summer Session conducted at the Harvard Law School

Closing Argument Presentation

2010

2010 Winter Seminar

Proper Client Interview Techniques

2010

2010 Summer Session conducted at the Harvard Law School

Co-Instructor: Proper Opening, Closing and X-Exam Techniques

2008

NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Student Administer Course

Proper administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing

2007

Standardized Field Sobriety Test Administration

Proper administration of standardized field sobriety testing

2007

Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI cases

DUI Mock Jury Trial

Publications

2010

West Virginia DUI Defense, The Law and Practice National DUI Defense Book

Languages

English

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Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution