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Travis C. Sayre

Travis C. Sayre

5.0
Rating: 4.8

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Parkersburg, WV
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law, Personal Injury, Appeals

404, Suite 204 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019
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About Travis

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 55%

I defend misdemeanor and felony charges throughout West Virginia, including homicide, sexual offenses, violent crimes, child abuse allegations, drug and firearms offenses, and DUI.

55%
Administrative Law 25%

I help veterans obtain disability benefits for service-connected injuries, assisting with claims, gathering records, and appealing denied claims to ensure they receive the benefits they earned.

25%
Personal Injury 15%

I represent clients in personal injury cases, including car accidents, slip-and-fall, and workplace injuries. I guide clients through claims, negotiate with insurance, and fight to secure the compensation they deserve.

15%
Appeals 5%

I handle appeals in West Virginia by reviewing case records, identifying legal errors, and presenting strong arguments in court to protect my clients’ rights and pursue the best possible outcome.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in West Virginia for 15 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 2011

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Location

Sayre Law Services

404, Suite 204 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV, 26101

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Posted by Danielle | August 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney

I trusted him with my future, thank god I did!

​I cannot express enough gratitude for [Attorney's Name]. Facing my second drug conviction, I was terrified and fully prepared for prison time. From our very first meeting, he made me feel heard and truly supported. He did incredible homework on my case, leaving no stone unturned, and was always acce...ssible—answering his cell phone every single time I called with questions or concerns. Thanks to his dedicated preparation and skill in the courtroom, he negotiated a treatment plea that resulted in probation instead of prison. He gave me my life and my future back. He is a genuine miracle worker, and if you need defense counsel who will actually fight for you, hire him.

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Travis C. Sayre's Lawyer Endorsements

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Linn Walker

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

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"Travis Sayre is an excellent criminal defense lawyer. He's one of the most hardworking, smart, and knowledgeable criminal lawyers in WV and the mid-Atlantic region. He cares. He will fight for clients. And he knows how to win. He is also a "lawyer's lawyer." I had a bank robbery case with incriminating DNA evidence and Travis helped me get up to speed on the science and forensic aspects of the case because he is constantly attending advanced training seminars around the country and learning cutting-edge techniques. Based on his training and insight, I prepared very effective cross examinations of five witnesses involved in the collection and analysis of the DNA evidence, which was critical to our defense. Whenever I can't find an answer to a question in a criminal case I call Travis Sayre first. I would recommend Travis to anyone in WV or around the country who needs a lawyer handle a difficult case for a defendant charged or along with any lawyer as co-counsel."

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Experience

Rating:  4.8 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Suspension issued in WV, 2019

updated on 09/17/2026

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Travis’s comment:

“In 2019, I received a 120-day suspension from the West Virginia Supreme Court. The experience forced me to confront my shortcomings and reassess my responsibilities as an attorney. The support I received from clients reinforced the importance of humility, empathy, and trust. I returned to practice with renewed purpose and a deeper commitment to serving my clients.”

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Sayre Law Services, PLLC

2016 - 2016

Adjunct Professor, West Virginia University at Parkersburg

2012 - 2019

Owner, The Law Office of Travis Sayre

2011 - 2012

Attorney, Huffman Law Services, PLLC

1996 - 2008

Laborer/Construction, Sayre Floor Sanding

Associations

2026 - Present

NACDL - AI Task Force Committee

Member

2026 - Present

NACDL - Fourth Amendment Committee

Member

2026 - Present

National Association for Public Defense

Member

2025 - Present

The Trial Lawyers College

Graduate

2025 - Present

West Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law Committee

Member

2023 - Present

National Criminal Defense College

Graduate

2017 - Present

United States Judo Association

Member

2015 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney Member

2014 - Present

National Organization of Veteran's Advocate, Inc.

Member

2025 - 2025

NACDL - Forensic Science College at Cardozo Law School in New York City

Attended

2008 - 2017

USA Judo

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of West Virginia vs. John Doe 002: Wood County Case No. 24-F-XXX

Dismissed by State through aggressive negations

The State of West Virginia vs. Lindsey Marie Lucas: Wood County Case No. 24-F-256

Not Guilty

The State of West Virginia vs. John Doe 001: Wood County Case No. 23-F-XXX

Not Guilty / Expunged

The State of West Virginia vs. Fredrick Harold Lawson: Wood County Case No. 16-F-132

Not Guilty of Malicious Assault; guilty of a misdemeanor

The State of West Virginia vs. Betty Jean Beck; Wood County Case No. 14-M54M-1618

Not Guilty of Battery

The State of West Virginia vs. Larry Gale Owens: Wood County Case No. 14-F-295

Not Guilty of Murder in the First Degree; Guilty of Murder in the Second Degree

The State of West Virginia vs. Crystal Dawn Smith: Wood County Case No. 13-F-55

Not Guilty on Concealment of a deceased body, and guilty on conspiracy

The State of West Virginia vs. Joseph Matthew Joy; Wood County Case No. 12-M54M-4361

Not Guilty

The State of West Virginia vs. Norman Ratliff, Jr; Wood County Case No. 13-F-45

Hung Jury - Mistrial

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Education

2011

West Virginia University College of Law

J.D.

2006

West Virgnia Univesity at Parkersburg

Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2026

The Steven Avery Case (Making a Murderer): Allegations of Injustice Justice Served? Reexamining 6 High-Profile True Crime Cases

2026

How to Introduce Exhibits Into Evidence How to Introduce Exhibits Into Evidence

2026

Flock Cameras, ALPRs, and Vehicle Tracking Data in Litigation Flock Cameras, ALPRs, and Vehicle Tracking Data in Litigation

2026

Criminal Defense: Secrets Prosecutors Don't Want You to Know Sentencing and Post-Conviction Pressure Points

2026

Criminal Defense: Secrets Prosecutors Don't Want You to Know Trial Weaknesses Prosecutors Don't Want You to Know

2026

50 Trial Mistakes Criminal Defense Lawyers Make (and Don't Even Know It Evidence and Objection Pitfalls to Avoid
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