--- title: "Thomas B. Hoxie | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/thomas-b-hoxie-wv-circuit-barbour" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Thomas B. Hoxie West Virginia Circuit Court, Barbour County · Circuit Judge ## Profile - Court: West Virginia Circuit Court, Barbour 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 - 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. ## 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/thomasHoxie) - [Official roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/circuit-judges/thomasHoxie) - [West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/circuit-judges/thomasHoxie) - [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 Barbour County directory](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/barbour_county) - [West Virginia Judiciary Taylor County directory](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/taylor_county) - [Judge Thomas B. 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