David Hardy at a glance
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David Hardy
Circuit Judge · West Virginia Circuit Court, Kanawha County
Biography
Professional career
- Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Revenue, 2017-2023
- Kanawha County Commissioner, 2001-2017
- Judge David A. Hardy serves in the Second Judicial District Court in Washoe County, Nevada
- Presiding judge of the Veterans Court
- Recognized as a Best Lawyer in America in energy law and as a Top Lawyer in West Virginia
Education
- Ph.D. in Judicial Studies, University of Nevada, Reno (2015)
- University of Tennessee College of Law — J.D.
Additional information
- His current term runs through January 4, 2027.
- His book Profiles in Judicial Excellence (University of Nevada Press, 2025) highlights Nevada’s territorial and Supreme Court justices.
- Appointed to replace Judge Joanna Tabit and sworn in January 12, 2024.
- Co-founded Hardy Pence in 2012.
- Appointed by Governor Kenny Guinn in 2005 and later elected in 2010.
- Charleston City Council member, 1995-2001.
- Earlier career experience includes more than 33 years in private practice; partner at Jackson Kelly beginning in 1993.
- Certified public accountant.
- Judge Hardy has authored numerous scholarly articles and essays, including works on judicial ethics, Nevada legal history, and guardianship systems.
- Serves in the Eighth Judicial Circuit, Kanawha County.
- Bachelor's degree, History and Government from West Virginia University Institute of Technology
- Bachelor's degree, Accounting from West Virginia University Institute of Technology
- Adjunct professor at the University of Nevada, Reno; faculty member at the National Judicial College
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 Circuit Court, Kanawha 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 Judiciary official judicial roster ↗West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings
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View West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗West Virginia Judiciary Kanawha County directory
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View West Virginia Judiciary Kanawha County directory ↗