Burley E. Ferrell at a glance
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Burley E. Ferrell
Magistrate · West Virginia Magistrate Court, Logan County
Biography
Professional career
- The incumbent Magisterial Judge for Division 2 of Logan County, West Virginia, serving until May 14, 2028, and was appointed to the role in January 2025 after the resignation of the previous magistrate.
- Also listed as a candidate for re‐election in the May 12, 2026, West Virginia primary election for Logan County Magisterial Judge – Division 2
- Appointment: Named by Chief Judge Joshua Butcher of the Seventh Judicial Circuit (Logan County) to replace Magistrate Dwight Williamson, who resigned on December 31, 2024
Education
Additional information
- Chapmanville High School, graduated 1993.
- Age: 51; born June 3, 1975.
- Nonpartisan judicial official.
- As a magisterial judge, Ferrell presides over misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, and other matters within his division, ensuring fair and efficient adjudication in Logan County’s judicial system.
- Residence: Chapmanville, WV.
- Married; family members include Jimmy Ferrell, Betty Ferrell, Tabatha Shelton, Tara Ferrell, and Sandra Ferrell.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Camera And Audio Equipment
Statewide
West Virginia Trial Court Rule 8 makes courtroom camera and audio equipment subject to the presiding circuit judge's or magistrate's permission.
Cameras and audio equipment may be permitted in and around the courtrooms at the discretion of each presiding circuit judge or magistrate.West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗
Advance Media Request Timing
Statewide
West Virginia Trial Court Rule 8 directs the presiding officer to decide requests for camera or audio coverage made at least one day before the proceeding, and lack of advance approval may preclude use.
Requests made by a party or any other person at least one day in advance of the proceedings.West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings
West Virginia Magistrate Court, Logan County
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-27Sources
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Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster
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View West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗West Virginia Judiciary Logan County directory
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View West Virginia Judiciary Logan County directory ↗