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Thomas Fast
Circuit Judge · West Virginia Circuit Court, Fayette County
Biography
Professional career
- Judge Thomas K. Fast is the elected Circuit Judge for Fayette County, West Virginia, serving since January 1, 2025, after a 31‐year career as an attorney and nine years in the West Virginia House of Delegates.
- Fast announced in October 2023 that he would run for the Circuit Court seat in Fayette County, citing his 30+ years of legal experience and desire to serve the community as a judge
- Earlier career experience includes attorney, Conrad and Clay/Conrad Law Offices, 1993-1996; solo practitioner in Fayetteville, 1996 until taking the bench, in general practice
- In summary: Judge Thomas K. Fast brings extensive legal, legislative, and community leadership experience to his role as Circuit Judge for Fayette County, with a focus on integrity, public service, and the general practice of law
Education
- B.A. in Political Science, Fairmont State College (now University), 1989 J.D., Regent University School of Law, 1993
- Bachelor's degree, Political Science from Fairmont State College in 1989
Additional information
- Elected to the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in 2024; term began January 1, 2025.
- He completed his legislative term in late 2024 before assuming the judicial role.
- Legislative service: West Virginia House of Delegates, 2014–2024 (four terms) Committee roles: Chair of Industry and Labor Committee
- Legal career: Attorney at Conrad and Clay/Conrad Law Offices (1993–1996) Solo practice in Fayetteville (1996–2024) handling civil, criminal, corporate, probate, personal injury, and other general practice cases held the role of Level II Hearing Examiner for the West Virginia Board of Education
- Member, West Virginia House of Delegates, first elected in 2014 and re-elected four times; served in leadership roles on House Judiciary and Industry and Labor committees.
- Past President of the Fayette County Bar Association; active in Christian Coalition and Faith Community Church
- Vice Chair and Chair of House Judiciary Committee
- Former Chair of the Fayette County Bar Association
- Over 10 years as state Youth Director for the West Virginia Free Methodist Church
- Coached Upward Bound Basketball
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, Fayette County
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West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster
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