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West Virginia Attorney License Lookup

Search 11,298 attorneys registered with the The West Virginia State Bar (unified/mandatory bar) by name or bar number. Every record shows the official license status and as-of date.

11,298
currently registered attorneys
The West Virginia State Bar publishes no single roster total; verified against the ABA resident-active benchmark (4,600)
6,795
on active status
4,492+
active with a West Virginia business address
lower bound; 10 actives have no address on file

How to verify a West Virginia attorney

  1. Search the attorney by name or bar number in the search box above — it pulls the official The West Virginia State Bar (unified/mandatory bar) record.
  2. Confirm the license status reads "active" (not suspended, disbarred, inactive, or not eligible).
  3. Check the disciplinary standing — disbarred or suspended is a public record you can see before you hire.
  4. Cross-check the bar number and admission year against anything the attorney told you.

West Virginia attorneys — last name “Q”

Active West Virginia attorneys with last names starting “Q.” Use the search box above for an exact name or bar number.

Disciplinary actions

See West Virginia attorney disciplinary actions (1,170 attorneys currently disbarred or suspended of record).

Frequently asked questions

How do I check if a lawyer is licensed in West Virginia?

Search their name or bar number in the lookup above. It returns the official The West Virginia State Bar (unified/mandatory bar) record, including current license status and admission year. If no record comes back, the person may not be licensed in West Virginia.

How many attorneys are registered in West Virginia?

11,298 attorneys are registered with the The West Virginia State Bar (unified/mandatory bar), and 6,795 are on active status. Every record here shows the official license status and as-of date.

Is West Virginia attorney discipline public?

Yes. License status, including disbarment and suspension of record, is public information published by the The West Virginia State Bar (unified/mandatory bar). 1,170 West Virginia attorneys are currently disbarred or suspended of record.

What is a bar number?

A bar number is the unique ID the The West Virginia State Bar (unified/mandatory bar) assigns to each admitted attorney. It is the most reliable way to confirm you are looking at the right person, especially for common names.

Does this cost anything?

No. Looking up a West Virginia attorney's license and disciplinary standing on this site is free and requires no account.

Data sources & last updated

This site republishes official public records and is not legal advice, a lawyer referral service, or a consumer reporting agency. Information here may not be used to make decisions about employment, tenancy, or credit (FCRA). Records are shown as published by their official sources and may contain errors or be out of date; consult the linked official source to verify. To correct or dispute a record, contact the licensing authority of record.