--- title: "C. Richard \"Rich\" Wilson | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/c-richard-rich-wilson-wv-circuit-marshall" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # C. Richard "Rich" Wilson West Virginia Circuit Court, Marshall County · Circuit Judge ## Profile - Court: West Virginia Circuit Court, Marshall County - State: West Virginia - Role: Circuit Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-27 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Appointed by Governor Jim Justice on February 1, 2023 to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Judge David Hummel, Jr - Licensed to practice law in West Virginia (1991) and Ohio (1997) - Career highlights include: Private legal practice Marshall County Assistant Prosecutor Fiduciary Commissioner Mental Hygiene Commissioner - Judge C. Richard “Rich” Wilson is a judge on the Second Judicial Circuit Court of West Virginia, covering Marshall, Tyler, and Wetzel counties - Earlier career experience includes approximately 30 years in private practice before appointment to the bench; served as a Marshall County Assistant Prosecutor. ### Education - West Virginia University College of Law in — J.D. (1991) - Bachelor's degree from West Virginia University in 1988 ### Additional information - Began his tenure on March 13, 2023 and was elected in 2024 to serve on the circuit. - Appointed to the Second Judicial Circuit and began work March 13, 2023. - B.S. in 1988 - Wilson is a lifelong resident of Marshall County and lives in Moundsville, WV with his wife, Jill, and their four children. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### camera and audio equipment Scope: statewide West Virginia Trial Court Rule 8 makes courtroom camera and audio equipment subject to the presiding circuit judge's or magistrate's permission. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/court-rules/wv-trial-court-rules-contents) Source checked: 2026-07-27 ### advance media request timing Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/court-rules/wv-trial-court-rules-contents) Source checked: 2026-07-27 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/circuit-judges/charlesWilson) - [Official roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/circuit-judges/charlesWilson) - [West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/circuit-judges/charlesWilson) - [West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings](https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/court-rules/wv-trial-court-rules-contents) - [West Virginia Judiciary Marshall County directory](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/marshall_county) - [West Virginia Judiciary Tyler County directory](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/tyler_county) - [West Virginia Judiciary Wetzel County directory](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/wetzel_county) - [Judge C. Richard "Rich" Wilson](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/circuit-judges/charlesWilson) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/c-richard-rich-wilson-wv-circuit-marshall", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/c-richard-rich-wilson-wv-circuit-marshall", "name": "C. Richard \"Rich\" Wilson | KnowJudges", "description": "C. Richard \"Rich\" Wilson, West Virginia Circuit Court, Marshall County. Source-linked judicial identity, courtroom procedures, and presentation guidance.", "dateModified": "2026-10-07", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/#website" }, "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/c-richard-rich-wilson-wv-circuit-marshall#judge" } }, { "@type": "Person", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/c-richard-rich-wilson-wv-circuit-marshall#judge", "name": "C. 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