--- title: "John D. Beane | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/john-d-beane-wv-circuit-wood" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # John D. Beane West Virginia Circuit Court, Wood County · Circuit Judge ## Profile - Court: West Virginia Circuit Court, Wood 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 - Democratic Party judge on the Fourth Judicial Circuit of West Virginia, serving Wood and Wirt counties, and has been in office since 2006 after multiple re‐elections. - Chief Judge: held the role of Chief Circuit Judge from 2011 to 2020 - Legal practice: 16 years in private law practice in Parkersburg, WV ### Education - Bachelor's degree from West Virginia University - Capital University Law School — J.D. - Undergraduate: West Virginia University - Law degree: Capital University Law School, Columbus, OH - Additional training: Summer programs at Ohio State University College of Law and Oxford University ### Additional information - Elected: 2008, 2016, and 2024; re‐elected without opposition in 2016 and 2024 - Appointed to the circuit court bench in 2006. - Appointed: December 15, 2006, by Governor Joe Manchin - Legislative service: West Virginia House of Delegates (1990–2006) on multiple committees, including Government Organization (Chair), Insurance (Chair), Banking (Vice‐Chair), Judiciary, and others - Earlier career experience includes private practice in Parkersburg for 16 years; member, West Virginia House of Delegates, 1990-2006. - Has served by temporary assignment on the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. - Other roles: Governors’ Cabinet on Children and Families - Commission on Governing in the 21st Century - Other duties: Appointed to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals when a justice is recused; former member of the Judicial Investigation Commission ## 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/johnBeane) - [Official roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/circuit-judges/johnBeane) - [West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/circuit-judges/johnBeane) - [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 Wood County directory](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/wood_county) - [Judge John D. Beane](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/circuit-judges/johnBeane) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/john-d-beane-wv-circuit-wood", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/john-d-beane-wv-circuit-wood", "name": "John D. Beane | KnowJudges", "description": "John D. Beane, West Virginia Circuit Court, Wood County. Source-linked judicial identity, courtroom procedures, and presentation guidance.", "dateModified": "2026-10-07", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/#website" }, "mainEntity": { "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/john-d-beane-wv-circuit-wood#judge" } }, { "@type": "Person", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/john-d-beane-wv-circuit-wood#judge", "name": "John D. 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