--- title: "Patrick N. Wilson | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/patrick-n-wilson-wv-circuit-marion" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Patrick N. Wilson West Virginia Circuit Court, Marion County · Circuit Judge ## Profile - Court: West Virginia Circuit Court, Marion 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 - Patrick N. Wilson is a judge of the 20th Judicial Circuit Court in Marion County, West Virginia, serving since 2016 and re‐elected in 2024 - 2005–2016: Marion County Prosecutor, elected in 2005 - Law-firm partner with Wilson, Fucillo and Shields1991–2004; elected Marion County prosecutor2005, serving until judicial appointment - 1991–2004: Partner at Wilson, Fucillo & Shields, LLC - He began as a Manchin, Aloi and Carrick associate in1985, soon became Marion chief assistant prosecutor, and taught part-time at Fairmont State in criminal law/procedure, legal ethics/communication, adjudication and argumentation/debate - Chief Assistant Prosecutor, Marion County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office - Born and raised in Marion County, West Virginia, Judge Wilson is a father to one son - Part‐time professor at Fairmont State College, teaching criminal law/procedure, legal ethics, adjudication, and debate ### Education - West Virginia University College of Law — J.D. (1985) - Fairmont State College (now University) — B.A. (1979) ### Additional information - His term runs through 2032. - The official judiciary biography says appointment January6,2016, election later2016 and reelection2024. - He was appointed by former Governor Earl Ray Tomblin on December 11, 2015, elected in 2016, and re‐elected in 2024. - 1985–1988: Associate at Manchin, Aloi, and Carrick, Fairmont, WV - Born and raised in Marion County, he earned a1979 bachelor’s from Fairmont State College (now University) and1985 WVU law degree. - Judge Wilson presides over cases in the 20th Judicial Circuit, which covers Marion County, West Virginia. - part-time professor, Fairmont State College, where he taught courses in criminal law/procedure, legal ethics/communication, adjudication, and argumentation and debate - Patrick N. Wilson serves in West Virginia’s20th Judicial Circuit (Marion County). - The court biography also notes one adult son. ## 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/patrickWilson) - [Official roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/circuit-judges/patrickWilson) - [West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/circuit-judges/patrickWilson) - [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) - [patrickWilson](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/circuit-judges/patrickWilson) - [West Virginia Judiciary Marion County directory](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/marion_county) - [www.ballotready.org](https://www.ballotready.org/people/patrick-n-wilson) - [patrickWilson](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/circuit-judges/patrickWilson) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/patrick-n-wilson-wv-circuit-marion", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/patrick-n-wilson-wv-circuit-marion", "name": "Patrick N. 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