Jividen Law Offices resolved a contract dispute for us. We highly recommend this firm for any legal issues. We would definitely hire them again and highly recommend.
As the founder of the Jividen Law Offices, PLLC, Attorney Dave Jividen provides legal representation in criminal and civil law issues. He has 40 years of experience in the legal field, and he has handled cases in over a dozen states. Before establishing of his own firm, Attorney Jividen spent time as a federal prosecutor and coordinator of the President’s Narcotics and Organized Crimes Task Force. Mr. Jividen received his undergraduate degree from Bethan College and his Juris Doctor from West Virginia University. For more information, please contact his firm today.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent firm
Jividen Law Offices resolved a contract dispute for us. We highly recommend this firm for any legal issues. We would definitely hire them again and highly recommend.
Posted by Kim | May 24, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great firm!
Jividen Law Offices did an excellent job on our case and we highly recommend them. They always took our calls and kept us posted on progress.
Posted by Darren H. | May 24, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Firm
My entire experience with Jividen Law Office was nothing but positive. Mr. Jividen provided great support and advice. You will not be disappointed.
Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
One on Wheeling’s best trial lawyers!
Mr. Jividen has helped my entire family. He is fair and knows what he is doing. He has been one if Wheeling’s best trial lawyers for 40 years.
Posted by S.L. | May 24, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend
Mr. Jividen has represented me in several matters over the years. I have always found him to be professional, diligent and hard-working. I have always had excellent results and would highly recommend him for your legal needs.
Posted by Tom | February 11, 2015
The attorney you want to have on your side!
I've known him for 35 years and he is the best or one of the best lawyers I've known! Other lawyers will fast talk you but mr Jividen will shoot straight with you. Got a great result in my cases and I have referred several friends to him who have been equally satisfied.
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Unsatisfactory Representation
I recently hired Mr. Jividen to represent me in a criminal matter in Ohio County magistrate court. Given his reputation, I assumed that the $10,000 dollar retainer would be well worth it, but I soon found out that this was not the case. For starters, Mr. Jividen did not show up for my preliminary hearing, and gave no explanation as to why. There were two more hearings that Mr. Jividen did not show up for either, and he sent his associate who does not even practice criminal law. So that means 3 hearings and 3 no shows. I am simply stating the complete, documented, and undeniable facts. Mr. Jividen never came into the office, did not return my calls, and ignored almost all of my emails. After six month of a completely bogus felony charge sitting over my head, I finally fired Mr. Jividen for obvious mal-practice. Mr. Jividen only refunded half of my retainer and he was very reluctant to do that. I hired another attorney and he had the case dismissed in less than 3 weeks in magistrate court. There is absolutely nothing in this statement that is untrue or exaggerated in anyway.
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.
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 13
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"I endorse this lawyer. David was one of my AUSA's when I was the U.S. Attorney for the N.D. of W.Va. I have also been co-counsel with David on several case in private practice. David is outstanding trial lawyer. His ethic and integrity are beyond reproach."
Ethics and professional responsibility Attorney | May 30
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer.
In two instances, I have had the distinct honor of working with Dave Jividen----one was during the lengthy time that he served as a leader on the statewide Lawyer Disciplinary Board and the other during his outstanding service in a leadership position on a statewide philanthropic organization's Board of Directors.
In both positions, Dave made wise legal decisions and provided important leadership regarding allegations of unethical conduct by lawyers and making certain that fairness and equality were made available in the administration of justice and the provision of legal services to men, women and children during their time of need.
Dave is highly regarded by members of the judiciary and the legal profession. He gives expert guidance and counsel to his clients."
Personal injury Attorney | May 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I’ve known Dave Jividen for 30 years, and the quality of his representation of his clients is excellent. In our community there are many choices for injury attorneys, and Dave is known for his personal service and capabilities for complex and demanding cases."
Wrongful death Attorney | May 29
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I first met Dave in 1989 after taking a job with his firm. After a couple years I left his firm to take a job overseas and upon returning opened my own law firm in South Carolina. Since then Dave and I have worked on several cases together. Dave has taught me so many things about doing trial work that I cannot begin to set each of them out. He has a unique way of making complex issue of litigation understandable. I think that is the most important thing to do when trying a case. A jury cannot award what they do not understand. Along with being able to get a jury to see his point of view his grasp of the law is second to none. You will be hard pressed to find a better trial lawyer in Wheeling or the surrounding areas."
Personal injury Attorney | May 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. When it comes to personal injury and criminal defense, David Jividen is superb, as good as you'll find anywhere. He's excellent in the courtroom, has good legal judgment and cares about his clients."