--- title: "Todd Kirby | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/todd-kirby-wv-circuit-raleigh" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Todd Kirby West Virginia Circuit Court, Raleigh County · Circuit Judge ## Profile - Court: West Virginia Circuit Court, Raleigh 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 - The current Circuit Court Judge for Raleigh County, West Virginia, serving on the 14th Judicial Circuit since July 2024 - Legislative Service: Elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates, 44th District (2022–2024) Resigned from the House in July 2024 to become a judge - Legal Practice: Opened a law firm in Beckley, WV (2011–2024) held the role of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Raleigh County (2023–2024) - He operated a Beckley law firm from 2011 to 2024 and held the role of a Raleigh County assistant prosecuting attorney in 2023–2024, with a focus on abuse and neglect - Elected to represent House District 44 in 2022, he resigned to become a judge - The judiciary identifies Judge Todd Kirby with the Fourteenth Circuit, Raleigh County ### Education - B.A. in Political Science, History, and International Studies — Marshall University J.D. — Liberty University School of Law, 2011 ### Additional information - Sworn in: July 23, 2024, after being appointed to finish the term of the previous judge, Robert A. Burnside, who retired early. - Elected in May 2024 and subsequently appointed to finish his retiring predecessor’s term ending December 31, 2024. - Born: 1984, Beckley, West Virginia - Court contact: Raleigh County Judicial Center, 222 Main Street, Beckley, WV 25801; phone: 304‐255‐9128. - Kirby’s appointment was made possible by Judge Burnside’s retirement before the end of the term. - focusing on abuse and neglect cases - The official page says “degrees” without specifying exact degree types or Marshall graduation year. - His legal work includes both private practice and public service in prosecution, as well as legislative experience. - He previously ran unopposed for the seat in a special election but was appointed mid‐term. - Election preceded appointment; do not reverse that sequence. - Kirby was raised in Fairdale, the son of Stephen and Beverly Kirby. - He lives in Beckley with wife Beth and two children. - Family: Married to Beth Kirby; two children - Residence: Beckley, West Virginia ## 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/toddKirby) - [Official roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/circuit-judges/toddKirby) - [West Virginia Judiciary official judicial roster](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/circuit-judges/toddKirby) - [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 Raleigh County directory](https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/court-information-county/raleigh_county) - [www.courtswv.gov](https://www.courtswv.gov/node/31114) - [www.courtswv.gov](https://www.courtswv.gov/sites/default/pubfilesmnt/2024-07/20240718ToddKirby.pdf) - [ballotpedia.org](https://ballotpedia.org/Todd_Kirby) - [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Kirby) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/todd-kirby-wv-circuit-raleigh", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/todd-kirby-wv-circuit-raleigh", "name": "Todd Kirby | KnowJudges", "description": "Todd Kirby, West Virginia Circuit Court, Raleigh County. 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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](https://www.courtswv.gov/legal-community/court-rules/wv-trial-court-rules-contents). Collected 2026-07-27.