Lorena Cantwell

Professional career

• The incumbent Magistrate Judge for Division 1 in Ritchie County, West Virginia, serving a nonpartisan term from 2026 to 2028
• Election: She is a candidate for re‐election in the 2026 county court judge race
• Lorena Cantwell holds the position of Magistrate Judge – Division 1 in the Ritchie County Magisterial Court system
• Also listed in the official West Virginia Judiciary directory as the Magistrate Clerk for the Ritchie County Judicial Complex

Education

Additional information

• Lorena L. Cantwell as Ritchie County Magistrate, Division 1, and a candidate for an unexpired magistrate seat in 2026.
• Public profiles note that Cantwell is an independent, civic‐minded judge serving in a nonpartisan capacity.
• This role involves presiding over cases within the county’s magisterial district, which typically includes civil matters, small claims, and other matters within the magistrate’s jurisdiction.
• While specific biographical details are not extensive in the available sources, her official listings emphasize her role in the judicial system and her focus on serving constituents within Ritchie County.