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A 2002 graduate of West Virginia University with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Mr. Glass entered the West Virginia University College of Law immediately thereafter and graduated in 2005 with a Juris Doctorate degree.
He began working with La Neve Law Offices in 2004 as a law clerk during his third year of law school. Mr. Glass actively participated in the handling of all of the firm’s criminal cases, while maintaining a focus on representing individuals charged with driving under the influence (DUI). He regularly handled almost all DMV administrative hearings and appeals from administrative cases for clients of La Neve Law Offices.
Mr. Glass has completed extensive training in the area of drunk driving defense. He has been a member of the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) since he began practicing in 2005. Currently there are only five attorneys in the entire state that are members of NCDD. Other memberships include the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the West Virginia Bar Association, and he is a founding member of the West Virginia DUI Defense Lawyers Association.
Shortly after being admitted to the practice of law, Mr. Glass was trained as a practitioner in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST’s) and holds a certificate of successful completion of the NHTSA/IACP course curriculum in that field. This is the same training that every officer in the state of West Virginia must go through at the State Police Academy. Mr. Glass is also one of only two attorneys in the entire state to be a trained Intoximeter EC/IR II breath test operator.
Mr. Glass has attended the Summer Session, focused on development of trial skills, conducted annually by the NCDD on the grounds of Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He has also attended many other national NCDD sponsored and accredited conferences, including multiple trips to the annual Mastering Scientific Evidence seminar. Mr. Glass makes it a point to attend at least two of these events every year.
With ongoing improvements in analytical technology, many criminal cases, especially DUI cases, are now impacted by scientific evidence such as DNA, fingerprinting, breath tests, and blood tests. Thanks to his background in biology and his continuing education, Mr. Glass is able to understand the intricacies of this complex area of the law.
Mr. Glass has successfully represented hundreds of clients, obtaining winning outcomes in many cases, through pretrial motions, plea negotiations, and trial. Mr. Glass also has extensive experience in appellate work, including DMV appeals and various writs. Mr. Glass has also appeared in front of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.
In the Fall of 2011, Mr. Glass opened his own office, The Glass Defense Firm, which focuses soley on criminal defense in West Virginia, with an emphasis in DUI defense. Jason Glass and the Glass Defense Firm is the clear choice for criminal defense in West Virginia.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
95%
21 years
Criminal Defense
5%
21 years
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Licensed in West Virginia for 20 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
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Glass Defense Firm
P.O. Box 4388, Clarksburg, WV, 26301-3857
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Jason M. Glass's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Recent client
My recent experience had a great outcome. My case lasted a whole calendar year due to the Covid pandemic. After my last hearing I was extremely happy of the outcome. Jason Glass does very well with getting the most best possible results for his clients. Thank you!
Posted by Michael | September 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Highly Recommended
Mr Glass provided me with the support and counsel that I needed. I was involved in case that was very complex due to my out of town residency. Mr Glass meticulously analyzed my case from all angles and work diligently from start to finish. I am completely confident in his work. He went above and ...
Posted by anonymous | February 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Highly recommend
Jason Glass took a very bad situation (felony drug charge) and turned it around. He was very good about explaining the steps ahead and what could be done to mitigate the damage. Jason was able to lessen the charge from a felony to a misdemeanor (for which we can request an expungement) and for that...
Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2014
I Would Recommend Jason To Anyone
Jason always filled me in with my case status when we talked. Step by step he explained what was happening throughout the whole case. He is very knowledgeable in DUI laws and helped me through my tough situation. I would recommended Jason to anyone, family or friend.
Posted by anonymous | December 5, 2013
This guy knows everything about DUIs... seriously...
Jason has been the best lawyer I've ever worked with (out of 4). I did put him down with a 4 for responsiveness because he took a few days to get back when I called a few times, however it was never really an amount of time that affected anything else, in other words, he always got me the information...
Jason M. Glass's Lawyer Endorsements
"I always enjoy seeing Jason at seminars I attend because it means I am in the right place. Jason has a knack for figuring out what new information or knowledge a DUI/ DWI lawyer needs to become better at defending his client. I see him at the Mastering Scientific Evidence seminars because he understands that knowing the science is essential. I see him at the trial craft seminars because he understands that DUI/ DWI defense to be successful must deal with peoples' bias toward defendants in these cases. On top of that, Jason is a a very decent human being who wants to help his clients. I give Jason my highest endorsement."
"Jason is first rate lawyer and a leader in the field of DUI Defense in the State of West Virginia. His dedication to educating himself on the latest in law and in science in the furtherance of craft make him someone i would endorese without reservation to anyone charged with DUI in West Virginia."
"Very talented DUI/DWI attorney. Highly regarded in the legal community"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. AVVO has correctly identified the 3 best attorneys in WV. Jason Glass certainly belongs right up there on that list. I know Jason from his involvement in the National College of DUI Defense, where his presence is strongly felt. Anybody facing a DUI charge should be sure to consult with an NCDD member attorney."
"Jason Glass is one of the smartest and hard working DUI defense attorneys in the country. He uses technology and science to stay ahead of the curve in this area of the law. He also cares about his clients and the outcomes of their cases. If you are struggling with making a decision to hire a lawyer for your case, you have found a great person to represent you."
"Jason is a fabulous DWI defense attorney and criminal defense lawyer that cares deeply about his clients and will not rest until justice is done. He is well versed in breath testing and can fight the most complex DWI cases. It has been an honor to work cases with him and I unequivocally endorse Jason M. Glass, Esq."
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"Talented lawyer."
"Jason brings a special expertise to the defense of DUI cases not shared by many other lawyers, and that is his scientific background and his knowledge of biology. As a trained breath test machine operator, he brings additional expertise to DUI cases that is not shared by others in West Virginia. West Virginians should take advantage of Jason's skills and knowledge if they are charged with a DWI. I endorse Jason's work."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Attorney Glass is a tireless advocate on behalf of his clients. Attorney Glass stays ahead of the curve on all DUI/DWI related issues such as: Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Evidential Breath Testing and Blood Testing. You will be well served to have Attorney Glass in your corner."
"Jason is one of the top DUI lawyers in the country. His reputation as such is well known within the legal community. His knowledge of the science of alcohol testing is unmatched. Jason and I have known each other for years and quite frequently I have sought his counsel defending my own DUI clients in Southern California. Call him. He is the lawyer you want defending you for a DUI. James PS: When you go see him, tell him the Washington Redskins Rule!"
"What Jason may seem to lack in years, he makes up for in experience. Since first becoming involved in DUI defense Jasoon has become one of the most knowldgeable attorneys in the field. His attention to detail, his personable nature and his general style make him very personable to judges and jurors alike. If you are in a fight, Jason is the one to have in your corner."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Having been a member of the National College for DUI Defense for several years now, I have been privileged to get know many of our nation's most knowledgeable, dedicated, and talented DUI defense attorneys. Jason is certainly one such lawyer. I would not hesitate to recommend Jason to a citizen charged with a DUI in his neck of the woods."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jason Glass is an active member of the National College for DUI Defense, an organization dedicated to maintaining scientific understanding of the problems with field tests and alcohol and drug testing, and which keeps its members on the cutting edge of DUI defense."
"Jason Glass is well-known as one of the best DUI defense lawyers in the country. He is certainly among the elite in West Virginia. He is a skilled, tireless and zealous fighter for his clients. He is known as an intelligent and well-prepared courtroom diplomat. I would not hesitate to refer a close friend or family member to him. I happily endorse Jason Glass."
"Jason's attention to details gets results for his clients. DUIs are won on the details and knowing the machines and tests better than the officer. Jason understands DUIs and is able to take apart the state's case from the beginning. You are in good hands if you hire Jason and you will be taken care of."
"Jason is a fighter through and through.--the kind of lawyer you want on YOUR side. He constantly attends national seminars to improve his knowledge and skills if that is possible."
"Jason is a dedicated member of the National College for DUI Defense, and that should say it all about his dedication to clients accused of DUI in West Virginia. I endorse him without hesistation and without reservation."
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Experience
Honors
2015
AV Preeminent Rating, Matindale-Hubbell
2015
2015 Rising Star in West Virginia DUI Defense, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
2014 Rising Star in West Virginia DUI Defense, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Advanced DUI Seminar Gradute, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2013
NHTSA/IACP Drug Evaluation and Classification Program (DRE), Platt and Associates
2013
DWI Means Defending With Ingenuity, NACDL/NCDD
2012
Advanced DUI Seminar Graduate, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2012
2012 Rising Star in West Virginia DUI Defense, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Advanced DUI Seminar Graduate, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2009
Mastering Scientific Evidence Graduate, National College for DUI Defense, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2008
Graduate- NCDD Summer Session at Harvard Law School, National College for DUI Defense
2007
DUI Litigation: Practices and Procedures Graduate, Lorman Education
2007
Mastering Scientific Evidence Graduate, National College for DUI Defense, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2005
NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Test Certification, NHTSA
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, Glass Defense Firm
2004 - 2011
Senior Associate, La Neve Law Offices
Associations
2014 - Present
West Virginia DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationSecretary
2014 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationState Delegate
2013 - Present
Deuce DefendersMember
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
The National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial LawyersMember
2009 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2007 - Present
West Virginia DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationFounding Member
2005 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2005 - Present
West Virginia State BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State ex rel. Pamela Games-Neely v. Joann Overington, Magistrate
Lower court's ruling affirmed.
State v. C. Lamp
Not Guilty - Jury Trial Verdict
Mark Thompson v. WV Division of Motor Vehicles
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Affirms Circuit Court Decision
State v. Rasmussen
Not Guilty Jury Trial in 2009 (Lewis County)
State v. Doig
Case Dismissed
Education
2005
West Virginia University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
West Virginia University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Mountaineer Boy's State
Role of the Defense Attorney
2013
Advanced DUI Seminar
Trial Skills Instructor- Cross Examination/Voir Dire
2012
OACDL Advanced DUI Seminar
Trial Skills Instructor
2012
OACDL Advanced DUI Seminar
DUI Trial Tactics (Break-out Group)
2009
West Virginia Magistrate's Training
Mock Trial
Publications
2013
Clarksburg Exponent-Telegram
Attorney Jason Glass Gives Clients a 2nd Chance
2012
Clarksburg Exponent Telegram
Clarksburg DUI Attorney Jason Glass Quoted Regarding DUI Causing Death Laws in West Virginia
2012
Clarksburg Exponent Telegram
Clarkburg Defense Attorney Jason Glass Quoted in Exponent Telegram
2011
Clarksburg Exponent Telegram
WV DUI Attorney Jason Glass Quoted Regarding New DUI Laws
Languages
English
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