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# Matthew Dean England

West Virginia Family Court, Fayette County · Family Court Judge

## Profile

- Court: West Virginia Family Court, Fayette County
- State: West Virginia
- Role: Family Court Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-07-27

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- The elected judge for West Virginia Family Court Circuit 14, serving since 2011 and currently holding office until 2032.
- Family judge since 2011 under historical Circuit 12.
- Mountain State University bachelor degree in Criminal Justice Administration 2002
- Bishopville Police Department officer 1995–1997
- Assistant Prosecutor in Fayette County

### Education

- Appalachian School of Law — J.D. (2005)
- BA: Mountain State University, Criminal Justice Administration, 2002

### Additional information

- He is the present officeholder for Circuit 14 and was re‐elected in 2016.
- Next term end: May 14, 2032.
- Re‐elected: Won the 2016 general election unopposed.
- October 2011 Tomblin appointment, Fayette assistant prosecutor, 2012/2016 election, WV bar 2005.
- Appointed: October 2011 by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin.
- Admitted to West Virginia Bar: 2005
- Beckley police officer/firearms instructor 1998–2002.
- Raleigh County deputy sheriff 1997–1998
- Graham High School diploma 1990.
- Career background: US Air Force security police law enforcement specialist
- Judge England presides over Fayette County Family Court in Fayetteville, West Virginia, which handles family law matters such as divorce, custody, and other domestic cases.
- Direct identifies Matthew Dean England, Fourteenth Family Court Circuit.
- Official profile opened but supplies header/role only.

## 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/family-judges/matthewEngland)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/family-judges/matthewEngland)
- [West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/family-judges/matthewEngland)
- [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 Fayette County directory](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/fayette_county)
- [www.ballotready.org](https://www.ballotready.org/people/matthew-dean-england)
- [ballotpedia.org](https://ballotpedia.org/Matthew_Dean_England)
- [www.martindale.com](https://www.martindale.com/attorney/matthew-dean-england-158096243/)

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