Stacy L. Nowicki-Eldridge at a glance
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- Circuit Judge
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Stacy L. Nowicki-Eldridge
Circuit Judge · West Virginia Circuit Court, Boone County
Biography
Professional career
- She was appointed by former Governor Jim Justice in 2021 to fill a vacancy, then elected in 2022 and re-elected in 2024
- Judge Stacy L. Nowicki-Eldridge serves on the West Virginia Ninth Judicial Circuit (Boone and Lincoln Counties) and was appointed in 2021, elected in 2022, and re-elected in 2024.
- Previously served as a judicial law clerk, assistant prosecuting attorney and assistant public defender
- Deputy General Counsel and legislative liaison for the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security (previously the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety)
- Assistant Attorney General for the West Virginia Attorney General’s Office
- Assistant prosecuting attorney in Hancock County and assistant public defender for the 1st Judicial Circuit in Wheeling
- She also held the role of a judicial law clerk to Hon. Ronald Wilson on the 1st Judicial Circuit Court of West Virginia
- Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial Circuit, which covers Boone and Lincoln counties in West Virginia
- Her official office is at the Boone County Courthouse, 200 State Street, Madison, WV 25130, with the clerk’s phone at (304) 369‐7350
- Earlier career experience includes west Virginia state-government lawyer for 20 years, largely as an Assistant Attorney General and counsel to public-safety/homeland-security agencies; deputy General Counsel and legislative liaison for the Department of Homeland Security at the time of appointment
Education
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law in — J.D. (1999)
- Bachelor's degree from West Virginia University in 1996
Additional information
- In 2025, she was named Judge of the Year by the West Virginia Association for Justice, recognized for her legislative chair role and dedication to improving the judicial system.
- Appointed to the Boone/Lincoln circuit bench and sworn in December 3, 2021.
- Before joining the judiciary, Nowicki-Eldridge had a 20‐year career in West Virginia state government.
- General Counsel for the West Virginia Division of Corrections
- Nowicki-Eldridge is married, has two daughters, and three grandchildren.
- She is active in her community, volunteering as a Girl Scouts of America troop leader and coaching her daughters’ soccer teams.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Camera And Audio Equipment
Statewide
West Virginia Trial Court Rule 8 makes courtroom camera and audio equipment subject to the presiding circuit judge's or magistrate's permission.
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 ↗
Advance Media Request Timing
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.
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 ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings
West Virginia Circuit Court, Boone County; West Virginia Circuit Court, Lincoln County
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. 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 ↗ · Collected 2026-07-27Sources
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Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster
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View West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster ↗West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings
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View West Virginia Trial Court Rules, Rule 8: Media Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗West Virginia Judiciary Boone County directory
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