Gregory D. Kesner at a glance
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- Magistrate
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Gregory D. Kesner
Magistrate · West Virginia Magistrate Court, Hampshire County
Biography
Professional career
- The incumbent Hampshire County Magisterial Judge – Division 1 in West Virginia, serving a term from 2024 through 2028
- While detailed biographical information is available on professional platforms like, Kesner’s public profile confirms his long-standing role in the Hampshire County judicial system and his election to the magisterial judge position in 2024
Education
Additional information
- Political affiliation: Nonpartisan.
- Kesner’s term priorities and accomplishments are documented on election and government profile sites.
- As a nonpartisan judge, his focus is on serving constituents impartially and managing the court’s docket efficiently.
- Recognized for his service in the 26th Judicial Circuit, which includes Hampshire, Pendleton, and Hardy counties.
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, Hampshire 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
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 27, 2026
View West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster ↗West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 27, 2026
View West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗West Virginia Judiciary Hampshire County directory
Identity/Contact/Assignment source · HTML · Source checked October 4, 2026
View West Virginia Judiciary Hampshire County directory ↗