Top Divorce & DUI Lawyers in Charleston, WV

Finding the right attorney in Charleston can make all the difference in your case. Below you will find experienced divorce and DUI defense attorneys serving Charleston and Kanawha County, drawn from publicly available directories including Justia, Avvo, FindLaw, Martindale-Hubbell, and Super Lawyers.

Important: Attorney listings are based on publicly available information. Always verify an attorney’s current license with the West Virginia State Bar (wvbar.org) before hiring. This is not a paid or sponsored directory.

Divorce Lawyers in Charleston, WV

Charleston’s family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, property division, alimony, and related matters in Kanawha County Family Court.

Hilliard & Swartz, LLP

Experience: 60+ years combined | Location: Charleston, WV
Led by Allyson E. Hilliard and Mark A. Swartz. In 2016, Ms. Hilliard was inducted into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers — one of only three members in all of West Virginia. Handles divorce, child custody, property division, and all related family law matters.
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Lyne Ranson Law Offices PLLC

Experience: 40+ years combined
A dedicated Charleston family law firm representing clients in all aspects of divorce, property division, child custody, and spousal support.
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The Erica Lord Law Group

Experience: Nearly 20 years
Founding attorney Erica Lord has focused on divorce and child custody litigation for nearly two decades, providing personalized representation in Kanawha County.
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Pepper and Nason Attorneys At Law

Established: 1985
A well-established Charleston family law firm handling child support, custody, parenting time, spousal maintenance, domestic violence claims, paternity, and marital asset division.
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Karr Law Office

Serving clients since: 1986
Serving Charleston and Kanawha County clients in divorce, alimony, child custody, grandparents’ rights, and marital asset distribution.
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DUI Defense Lawyers in Charleston, WV

A DUI charge in West Virginia can affect your license, your job, and your future. The attorneys below have experience handling DUI cases in Kanawha County courts.

Jacqueline Hallinan

Experience: 36 years | Location: 100 Capitol St, Charleston WV 25301
One of Charleston’s most experienced DUI defense attorneys, with 36 years defending West Virginia residents against DUI/DWI charges in Kanawha County courts.

Tim Carrico — Carrico Law Offices, LC

Experience: 20+ years; former assistant prosecutor
Tim Carrico’s prosecutorial background gives him unique insight into how the government builds DUI cases. He now uses that knowledge to defend clients across the Charleston area.
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Joshua Martin — The Martin Law Firm

Experience: 12+ years
Joshua Martin builds individualized DUI defense strategies, challenging evidence, police procedures, and chemical testing accuracy for Charleston-area clients.

The Giatras Law Firm PLLC

A team of DUI defense lawyers who have used a wide range of defenses — from challenging breathalyzer calibration to contesting the legality of traffic stops — to achieve favorable outcomes throughout West Virginia.

David Roger Pence

Experience: 19 years of DUI defense
Focused exclusively on DUI/DWI defense throughout Kanawha County and surrounding areas.
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