John D. Wooton

Background

Wooton, John D. was born on June 1, 1950 in Beckley, West Virginia, United States.

Education

West Virginia University (Bachelor of Science, 1972. Juris Doctor, 1976). Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Raleigh County, 1977-1980. Municipal Judge, City of Beckley, 1980-1984.

Member, West Virginia Public Legal Services Council, 1985.

Member, Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority. Treasurer, West Virginia Democratic Executive Committee, 1986-1990.

Career

Worked at The Wooton Law Firm (Beckley, West Virginia) specializing in Personal Injury Law, Criminal Law, Driving While Intoxicated. Admitted to the bar, 1976, West Virginia, United States. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia and United States.

Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Raleigh County, 1977-1980. Municipal Judge, City of Beckley, 1980-1984.

Member, West Virginia Public Legal Services Council, 1982-1985. Member, Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority.

Treasurer, West Virginia Democratic Executive Committee, 1986-1990.

Chairman, Raleigh County Housing Authority. Member, West Virginia School Building Authority. Member: Raleigh County, West Virginia and American Bar Associations.

West Virginia State Bar.

The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Achievements

• John D. Wooton has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, West Virginia Public Legal Services Council, 1982-1985. Member, Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority. Treasurer, West Virginia Democratic Executive Committee, 1986-1990.

Chairman, Raleigh County Housing Authority.

Member, West Virginia School Building Authority. Member: Raleigh County, West Virginia and American Bar Associations.

West Virginia State Bar. The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.