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William C. Forbes, Founder Attorney
Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, DUI, Appeals, Serious Injuries, Workplace Injuries, Accidents, Criminal Defense, Felony C...
Phone:304-982-7557
Address: 1118 Kanawha Boulevard E., Charleston, WV 25301
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Law Firm:Forbes Law Offices PLLC
Lawyer:William C. Forbes
Phone:304-982-7557
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Lawyer Title:Founder
Practice Areas:Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, DUI, Appeals, Serious Injuries, Workplace Injuries, Accidents, Criminal Defense, Felony Crimes, White-Collar Crimes, Federal and State Criminal Charges, Drug Crimes, Violent Crimes, DUI/DWI, Theft Crimes, Driving Offenses, Litigation
Bio:BV Distinguished | William C. 'Bill' Forbes is a renowned trial lawyer focusing on civil and criminal defense representation. Known for his honest, straight-forward demeanor, Bill has more courtroom experience than most attorneys in West Virginia stemming from his three decades as a trial attorney and extensive background as a prosecutor. In 2004, Bill represented the plaintiffs in what was believed to be the largest jury verdict in Putnam County, West Virginia history, with a jury award of more than $16 million for his clients. Before establishing Forbes Law Offices in 2001, Bill served as Kanawha County’s Prosecuting Attorney for 12 years focusing on curbing violent crime and political corruption. During his tenure, he personally prosecuted and tried his office’s high-profile and complex cases, including obtaining first-degree murder convictions of Dana December Smith and Ricky Holly, among many others; the successful prosecution of former West Virginia Attorney General Charlie Brown, former West Virginia Circuit Judges John Hey and Joseph Troisi and many other political corruption cases. Bill also launched an investigation of the wrongdoings of West Virginia State Police Lab Serologist Fred Zain whose falsified lab resulted in numerous wrongful convictions. During that time, he served as Vice-President and Member of the Board of Directors of the National Prosecuting Attorneys Institute (NDAA), President, Vice-President and Member of the Board of Directors of th
Admitted:U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia; 1980, West Virginia;
College:Morris Harvey College, B.A., , Ohio State University, Graduate Program
Law School:Antioch School of Law, J.D.
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Languages:English

Lawyer William C. Forbes, graduated from Morris Harvey College, B.A., , Ohio State University, Graduate Program Antioch School of Law, J.D., is now employed by Forbes Law Offices PLLC at 1118 Kanawha Boulevard E. Charleston, WV 25301.William C. Forbes is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing William C. Forbes as your lawyer, you should consider whether William C. Forbes offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if William C. Forbes has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though William C. Forbes's office is located at Charleston, WV, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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William C. Forbes has been admitted in U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia; 1980, West Virginia;. His or her practice areas include Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, DUI, Appeals, Serious Injuries, Workplace Injuries, Accidents, Criminal Defense, Felony Crimes, White-Collar Crimes, Federal and State Criminal Charges, Drug Crimes, Violent Crimes, DUI/DWI, Theft Crimes, Driving Offenses, Litigation.

William C. Forbes's college and law school education includes Morris Harvey College, B.A., , Ohio State University, Graduate Program, Antioch School of Law, J.D.. Other biographical background includes BV Distinguished | William C. 'Bill' Forbes is a renowned trial lawyer focusing on civil and criminal defense representation. Known for his honest, straight-forward demeanor, Bill has more courtroom experience than most attorneys in West Virginia stemming from his three decades as a trial attorney and extensive background as a prosecutor. In 2004, Bill represented the plaintiffs in what was believed to be the largest jury verdict in Putnam County, West Virginia history, with a jury award of more than $16 million for his clients. Before establishing Forbes Law Offices in 2001, Bill served as Kanawha County’s Prosecuting Attorney for 12 years focusing on curbing violent crime and political corruption. During his tenure, he personally prosecuted and tried his office’s high-profile and complex cases, including obtaining first-degree murder convictions of Dana December Smith and Ricky Holly, among many others; the successful prosecution of former West Virginia Attorney General Charlie Brown, former West Virginia Circuit Judges John Hey and Joseph Troisi and many other political corruption cases. Bill also launched an investigation of the wrongdoings of West Virginia State Police Lab Serologist Fred Zain whose falsified lab resulted in numerous wrongful convictions. During that time, he served as Vice-President and Member of the Board of Directors of the National Prosecuting Attorneys Institute (NDAA), President, Vice-President and Member of the Board of Directors of th. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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