Gary Thompson at a glance
- Current role
- Magistrate
- Jurisdiction
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Gary Thompson
Magistrate · West Virginia Magistrate Court, Wayne County
Biography
Professional career
- Nevada attorney with over 30 years of courtroom experience, running for Henderson Municipal Court Department 1 in the 2026 general election
- He argues that municipal court is often the public’s first contact with the justice system, and that judges should apply the law fairly, impartially, and with compassion
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (1988) and a law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law (1995).
Additional information
- Trial experience – trying cases before judges and juries
- The founder and lead attorney of the Law Office of Gary Thompson in Las Vegas, where he has practiced for more than three decades.
- Thompson is a long‐time Henderson resident with deep roots in the community, and he frames his campaign as a return to service rather than a political career move.
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, Wayne County
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. 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 ↗ · Collected 2026-07-27Sources
Identity source checked July 27, 2026.
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 Wayne County directory
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View West Virginia Judiciary Wayne County directory ↗