--- title: "Dimas Reyes | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/dimas-reyes-wv-magistrate-monongalia" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Dimas Reyes West Virginia Magistrate Court, Monongalia County · Magistrate ## Profile - Court: West Virginia Magistrate Court, Monongalia County - State: West Virginia - Role: Magistrate - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-27 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Appointment: Named by Circuit Judge Perri Jo DeChristopher in July 2023 to address a growing criminal caseload - Dimas “Ponch” Reyes became Monongalia County’s fifth magistrate in July 2023, appointed by Circuit Judge Perri Jo DeChristopher - Prosecution: held a position as an assistant Monongalia County prosecutor for 20 years ### Education ### Additional information - Magistrate in the Monongalia County Magistrate Court in Morgantown, West Virginia, appointed in 2023 to handle cases alongside other magistrates. - Law enforcement: Served 21 years with the West Virginia State Police before retiring. - Master’s degree; has authored two books. - Judicial experience: Recently held the role of a municipal judge. - Before his judicial appointment he served 21 years with the West Virginia State Police, retired and attended law school, and spent approximately 20 years as an assistant Monongalia County prosecutor. - After retiring from law enforcement, returned to law school - Professional philosophy: Describes himself as “fair but firm,” with over 40 years of work and academic experience, emphasizing procedural knowledge and fair treatment of all parties. - He subsequently held the role of a municipal judge. ## 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/monongalia_county) - [Official roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/monongalia_county) - [West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/monongalia_county) - [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 Monongalia County directory](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/monongalia_county) - [wvmetronews.com](https://wvmetronews.com/2023/07/12/reyes-appointed-as-fifth-magistrate-in-monongalia-county/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/dimas-reyes-wv-magistrate-monongalia", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/dimas-reyes-wv-magistrate-monongalia", "name": "Dimas Reyes | KnowJudges", "description": "Dimas Reyes, West Virginia Magistrate Court, Monongalia County. 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Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/court-rules/wv-trial-court-rules-contents). Collected 2026-07-27.