--- title: "Robert M. Ilderton | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/robert-m-ilderton-wv-family-logan" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Robert M. Ilderton West Virginia Family Court, Logan County · Family Court Judge ## Profile - Court: West Virginia Family Court, Logan 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 - Lifelong Logan County resident serving on the Ninth Family Court Circuit since September 16, 2022, with a career spanning nearly two decades in public service and private legal practice. - Governor Jim Justice appointed Judge Ilderton to the Ninth Family Court Circuit (Logan County) in August 2022 to replace Judge Kelly Gilmore Codispoti, who was reassigned to the Seventh Judicial Circuit. - Private practice, Ilderton Law, PLLC, 2017 until appointment - Partner, Abraham & Ilderton, PLLC, 2009-2017 - Earlier career experience includes law clerk to former Circuit Judge Eric O'Briant; assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Logan County, 2004-2009 - Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice from West Virginia State University in 1997 - Law clerk to Judge Eric H. O’Briant (7th Judicial Circuit) ### Education - Capital University Law School in — J.D. (2003) - B.A. in Criminal Justice — West Virginia State University, 1997 ### Additional information - In 2024, he was elected to an eight‐year term. - Sworn in on September 16, 2022 at the Logan County Courthouse. - Appointed to the Ninth Family Court Circuit and sworn in September 16, 2022. - Solo practitioner, Ilderton Law, PLLC, Logan County (2017–2022) - Areas of practice: family law, criminal defense, personal injury - Youth sports coach, including roles with the Logan Boys Basketball Buddy League, Girls AAU, and the Logan All Girls Basketball League. - He is married, has three children, and resides in Logan. ## 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/robertIlderton) - [Official roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/family-judges/robertIlderton) - [West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/family-judges/robertIlderton) - [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 Logan County directory](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/logan_county) - [Judge Robert M. Ilderton](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/family-judges/robertIlderton) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/robert-m-ilderton-wv-family-logan", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/robert-m-ilderton-wv-family-logan", "name": "Robert M. Ilderton | KnowJudges", "description": "Robert M. Ilderton, West Virginia Family Court, Logan 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/robert-m-ilderton-wv-family-logan#judge" } }, { "@type": "Person", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/robert-m-ilderton-wv-family-logan#judge", "name": "Robert M. 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