The Law Offices of G. Wayne Van Bibber & Associates, PLLC

$92,000

Family Law

Represented wife in a divorce case in Putnam County involving multiple valuable closely held corporations. Secured wife's equitable share and convinced the Judge to order husband to reimburse approximately $92,000.00 in attorney fees and costs due to his frivolous position.

Criminal Defense

Defendant accused of leading a conspiracy to steal automobiles in Putnam County. The case proceeded to a jury trial, and the defendant was found not guilty and acquitted of all charges.

Criminal Defense

Defendant accused of first-degree murder (shooting and killing another man in a drug transaction) in Kanawha County. The charge was pled down to second-degree murder, resulting in a 10-year imprisonment sentence.

Criminal Defense

Defendant accused of first-degree murder (shooting and killing a Kanawha County man). After a jury trial resulted in a hung jury, the defendant was allowed to plead to the lesser charge of second-degree murder, receiving a minimum 10-year imprisonment sentence.

Criminal Defense

Defendant accused of domestic battery (striking his ex-girlfriend) in Putnam County. The case proceeded to a jury trial, and the defendant was found not guilty and acquitted of all charges, preserving gun rights.

Criminal Defense

Father charged with domestic battery (striking his son with a weapon) in Putnam County. The jury returned a unanimous verdict of not guilty based on a self-defense argument.