--- title: "Kacie Moore | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/kacie-moore-wv-magistrate-kanawha" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Kacie Moore West Virginia Magistrate Court, Kanawha County · Magistrate ## Profile - Court: West Virginia Magistrate Court, Kanawha 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 - Kacie L. Moore is the current Magistrate Judge for Division 8 of the Kanawha County Magistrate Court in Charleston, West Virginia, appointed in 2023 and serving until at least May 14, 2028 - Kacie L. Moore was appointed Kanawha County Division 8 magistrate by Chief Judge Jennifer Baily in December 2022, replacing Ward Harshbarger III ### Education ### Additional information - Her current term runs through May 14, 2028. - Moore has run for re-election in the May 14, 2024 West Virginia Primary Election for Magisterial Judge – Division 8. - WCHS reports her term began January 14, 2023 and ran through 2024. - Began her term on January 14, 2023 and is listed on the official West Virginia Judiciary site as the Magistrate for Division 8. - Over 23 years in the Kanawha County court system. - Has presided over hundreds of cases, from minor disputes to more complex matters, and is recognized for fairness, integrity, and efficiency. - previously assisted Magistrate Mike Sisson and currently works alongside Magistrate Leslie Grace. - held the role of Magistrate Assistant before her appointment as Magistrate. - Appointed by Chief Judge Jennifer Baily to fill a vacancy left by Magistrate Ward Harshbarger III, who resigned after being admonished by the Judicial Investigation Commission. - Her campaign site emphasizes her commitment to justice, accountability, and public trust. - Before appointment she had worked nearly 22 years in the court system, assisting former magistrate Mike Sisson and then magistrate Leslie Grace. ## 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/kanawha_county) - [Official roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/kanawha_county) - [West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/kanawha_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 Kanawha County directory](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/kanawha_county) - [wchstv.com](https://wchstv.com/news/local/kacie-moore-appointed-to-serve-as-kanawha-county-magistrate) - [kaciemoore.com](https://kaciemoore.com/) - [www.courtswv.gov](https://www.courtswv.gov/node/32670) - [www.ballotready.org](https://www.ballotready.org/people/kacie-moore) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/kacie-moore-wv-magistrate-kanawha", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/kacie-moore-wv-magistrate-kanawha", "name": "Kacie Moore | KnowJudges", "description": "Kacie Moore, West Virginia Magistrate Court, Kanawha 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.