Morgantown's go-to Criminal Defense Lawyer, Brandon combines experience and knowledge with a courtroom demeanor that allows him to achieve great results both in trial and through alternative resolutions. Selected by SuperLawyers in Criminal Defense for consecutive years.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WV | Active | 2010 | 12/11/2020 |
Legal answers | 58 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Rising Star in Criminal Defense | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer | National Trial Lawyers | 2019 |
"10 Best Attorneys" for Client Satisfaction in West Virginia | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2019 |
10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2017 |
Top 10 Under 40 | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2016 |
Selected Top 40 Under 40 - Criminal Defense | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
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10 Best for Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 Criminal Lawyer in West Virginia | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2016 |
Clients' Choice 2015 | Avvo | 2015 |
Rated Attorney - Criminal Defense | Lead Counsel | 2015 |
Clients' Choice 2014 | Avvo | 2014 |
Top 10 Under 40 | National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2014 |
Nominated "10 Best" Attorney for State of West Virginia | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2014 |
Nominated Top 40 Under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
Top Contributor | Avvo | 2014 |
Rated Attorney - Criminal Defense | Lead Counsel | 2014 |
Highest Grade in Law Class - Advanced Criminal Procedure | CALI | 2008 |
Best Overall Trial | WVU College of Law - Trial Advocacy | 2008 |
Highest Grade in Law Class - Business Torts | CALI | 2008 |
Scholarship | Fraternal Order of Police | 2001 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney - Member | Slavey & Shumaker PLLC | 2019 - Present |
Business Law - Adjunct Professor | West Virginia University | 2017 - 2017 |
Attorney | J. Brandon Shumaker, Attorney at Law | 2012 - 2019 |
Attorney | Brewster, Morhous, Cameron, Carruth, Kersey, Moore & Stafford, PLLC | 2008 - 2012 |
Research Assistant | West Virginia University College Of Law | 2007 - 2008 |
Intern | Mercer County Prosecutor's Office | 2006 - 2006 |
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Intern | Morgantown Mayor's Office | 2005 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | Member | 2013 - Present |
Monongalia County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
United States District Court for Southern District of West Virginia | Licensed | 2010 - Present |
West Virginia State Bar | Member | 2010 - Present |
West Virginia State Bar, Young Lawyer Section | Member | 2010 - Present |
United States Bankruptcy Court for Southern District of West Virginia | Licensed | 2010 - Present |
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Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International | Alumni | 2008 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2013 - 2014 |
West Virginia State Bar, Young Lawyer Section | Executive Committee Member | 2011 - 2012 |
Mercer County Bar Association | Member | 2010 - 2012 |
West Virginia University Sports and Entertainment Law Society | Founding Executive Member | 2007 - 2008 |
Public Interest Advocates | Member | 2005 - 2008 |
Phi Alpha Delta | Member | 2005 - 2008 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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(editor/research assistant to andre douglas pond cummings) | Reversing Field: Examining Issues of Commercialization, Race and Labor in 21st Century Sports Law | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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West Virginia University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
West Virginia University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Young Lawyers Executive Committee Annual Conference | Section 10 Update | 2012 |
Young Lawyers Executive Committee Conference | Section 10 Update | 2011 |
Reversing Field: Examining Issues of Commercialization, Race and Labor in 21st Century Sports Law | Sports Law | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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WVU v. JL | Found not responsible by the WVU Student Conduct Board. |
State v. M. M. | Dismissal of two charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance. |
State v. R. M. | Charges dismissed and client released from jail. |
State v. R. M. | Case dismissed for failure to meet elements of the charge. |
WVU Office of Student Conduct v. Anonymous | Found responsible as to one charge, not responsible as to remaining, and permitted to remain in school full-time. |
WVU Office of Student Conduct v. S.F. | Not responsible on contested charges. |
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State v. D.A. | Felony Conspiracy and Possession with Intent to Deliver Heroin Charges Dismissed. |
State v. A.H. | Failure to Register as a Sex Offender Charges Dismissed. |
State v. Cl. P. | Domestic Battery charge Dismissed. |
John v. Ringer (Supreme Court Appeal) | Affirmed by WV Supreme Court in favor of Client |
State v. Shaffer | Violation of Protective Order charge dismissed |
Town of Granville v. Jones | Plea agreement - Battery, Obstruction of Justice, Public Intoxication charges dismissed |
Jager Management v. General Glass Co. | Judgments in favor of client in the amounts of $8,462.94 and $20,776.16 for rent due and attorney's fees |
State v. Molisee | Charges Dismissed |
State v. Rowen | Found not guilty. |
Custer Realty v. MLP and MLP v. Calhoun | Summary Judgment in favor of Client, MLP |
John v. Ringer | Client was awarded $51,361.09 on our counter-claim. Plaintiff was awarded $15,000 on his claim. |
Shaffer vs. HSBC Bank Nevada, National Association and Eastpoint Recovery Group, Inc | Out of Court Settlements with both defendants prior to trial |
Daniels v. West Virginia Office of Ins. Com'r | Affirmed by WV Supreme Court in favor of Client |
Ellison v. West Virginia Office of Ins. Com'r | Affirmed by WV Supreme Court in favor of Client |
State v. McCall | Plea agreement - Client sentenced to sixty (60) days in jail |
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Candace Ogle, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 3, 2020
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Hassan Bazzi, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 15, 2016
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I endorse the skills of Attorney J. Brandon Shumaker. He is very smart, very loyal to his clients, and a very competent lawyer. If you are involved in a civil rights-related legal dispute, Attorney Shumaker is the guy to see.
Jared Moore, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 6, 2016
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Sheraz Barkat, Litigation Attorney on Jan 5, 2016
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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
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Mark Clay, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 19, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Shumaker. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I really want all people to contact him for help.
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Nima Haddadi, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 12, 2014
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Very good attorney that does great work for his clients.
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Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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Michael Anderson, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 25, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. West Virginia’s legal community is fortunate to have an attorney like him.
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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 16, 2014
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