Thomas B. Hoxie at a glance
- Current role
- Circuit Judge
- Jurisdiction
- West Virginia · State
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Thomas B. Hoxie
Circuit Judge · West Virginia Circuit Court, Barbour County
Biography
Professional career
- Appointed to the bench on February 1, 2023, by Governor Jim Justice and officially took the oath of office on February 24, 2023, filling the vacancy left by Judge Allen D. Moats’ retirement
- At 35 years old, he is the youngest circuit judge currently serving in the state
- Beyond his legal career, Judge Hoxie has been active in the community, serving on boards such as the Barbour County Senior Center and Broaddus Hospital
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina and a law degree from West Virginia University College of Law.
- West Virginia University College of Law — J.D.
Additional information
- Elected in 2024 to the Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit.
- Subsequently elected to the position in 2024 and serves the 19th Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Barbour and Taylor counties.
- Appointed to the bench and sworn in February 24, 2023.
- handling civil and criminal litigation; elected Barbour County Prosecuting Attorney in 2016 and re-elected in 2020.
- Earlier career experience includes private practice in Barbour and Taylor Counties
- Judge Hoxie’s combination of legal expertise, community engagement, and youthful perspective positions him as a notable figure in West Virginia’s judiciary.
- Hoxie grew up in Philippi, West Virginia, and graduated from Philip Barbour High School.
- handling both civil and criminal cases.
- He has also coached soccer and enjoys outdoor activities with his family, including hiking and visiting West Virginia state parks.
- Hoxie resides in Philippi with his wife, Gemma, and their three daughters.
- He emphasizes the importance of public service, preparation, and professionalism, values he aims to uphold on the bench.
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, Barbour County; West Virginia Circuit Court, Taylor 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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West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster
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