--- title: "David H. Wilmoth | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/david-h-wilmoth-wv-circuit-randolph" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # David H. Wilmoth West Virginia Circuit Court, Randolph County · Circuit Judge ## Profile - Court: West Virginia Circuit Court, Randolph 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 - Judge of the 24th Judicial Circuit Court in Randolph County, West Virginia, appointed in 2015 and later elected in 2016, serving in the county’s superior court - Early Career: Attorney at Jory & Smith (1991–1997), then sole practitioner in Elkins - Public Service: Served on the Randolph County Ambulance Authority Board, Correctional Officer Civil Service Commission, as fiduciary commissioner for Randolph County, mental hygiene commissioner for Randolph and Tucker counties, and discovery commissioner for the Randolph County Circuit Court ### Education - West Virginia University College of Law — J.D. (1991) - Marshall University — B.A. (1988) - Undergraduate degree from Marshall University and a JD from West Virginia University College of Law. ### Additional information - The circuit includes both civil and criminal matters, and he has been active in recent filings such as breach of contract cases in 2026. - Elected: Won the 2016 general election for the 20th Judicial Circuit (now 24th) and served an eight-year term. - his appointment by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin on January 30, 2015, and election in 2016. - Appointed: January 30, 2015, by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin to fill a vacancy. - Practiced at Jory & Smith in 1991–1997 and David H. Wilmoth, LC in 1997–2015. - Licensed in WV: 1992 - Judge Wilmoth presides over cases in the 24th Judicial Circuit, which covers Randolph County, WV. - His official court page is maintained by the West Virginia Judiciary. - David H. Wilmoth serves in the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit, Randolph County, as confirmed by the official judiciary page. ## 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/davidWilmoth) - [Official roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/circuit-judges/davidWilmoth) - [West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/circuit-judges/davidWilmoth) - [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 Randolph County directory](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/randolph_county) - [ballotpedia.org](https://ballotpedia.org/David_Wilmoth) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/david-h-wilmoth-wv-circuit-randolph", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/david-h-wilmoth-wv-circuit-randolph", "name": "David H. 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