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WEST VIRGINIA // LAWYERS & RESOURCES

Lawyers & Resources.

Legal Aid of WV, Lawyer Referral ($25/30-min), BCSE, WV Coalition Against DV, Tuesday Legal Connect, no board certification.

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Legal Aid

  • Legal Aid of WV (LAWV): lawv.net — 1-866-255-4370. Free civil legal help for low-income.
  • Mountain State Justice: mountainstatejustice.org — free legal assistance.
  • WV Senior Legal Aid: 1-800-229-5068 — age 60+.
  • WV Free Legal Answers: wv.freelegalanswers.org
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Bar Association

  • WV State Bar: wvbar.org
  • Lawyer Referral Service: $25 for 30-min — 1-800-642-3617 — wvlawyerreferral.org
  • Tuesday Legal Connect: Volunteer lawyers answer questions Tuesdays 6-8pm
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Board Certification

WV does NOT certify specialists (Rules of Professional Conduct prohibit implying specialization except Trademark/Patent/Admiralty). Look for:

  • WV State Bar Family Law involvement
  • AAML membership
  • Substantial family law experience
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Lawyer Costs

  • Hourly: $200-$350/hour typical
  • Retainer: $2,000-$5,000
  • Consultation: $25 through LRS
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Child Support Enforcement

Bureau for Child Support Enforcement (BCSE) under Dept. of Human Services:

  • Website: bcse.wv.gov
  • Services: Establish, enforce, modify support
  • Enforcement: Income withholding, license suspension, tax intercepts, liens
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DV Resources

  • WV Coalition Against DV: wvcadv.org
  • National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Dad Court Help provides educational information only — not legal advice. We are not attorneys. This information is specific to West Virginia law but does not substitute for legal counsel. Consult a qualified West Virginia attorney for your specific situation.

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