Richard D. Stephens
Candidate for Circuit Court Judge, 27th Judicial Circuit, Division 4, Unexpired term
Background
- Occupation
- Family Court Judge
- Lives in
- Falling Waters
Family court judge in the 24th Family Court Circuit (Berkeley and Jefferson counties) since his appointment in 2021; elected in 2022 and re-elected in 2024. Previously a Berkeley County magistrate for four years, in solo practice for five years and a Berkeley County assistant prosecuting attorney for 10 years.
Documented positions
No documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election, Berkeley County
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- NAACP forum draws Democratic, third-party candidates; Republicans absent
News coverage · The Journal (Martinsburg) · Sep 17, 2026 · journal-news.net
- Candidate search: November 3, 2026 General Election, Morgan County
Election filing · West Virginia Secretary of State · candidates.wvsos.gov
- Family Court Judge Richard D. Stephens announces candidacy for Circuit Court Judge
News coverage · Morgan Messenger · Sep 22, 2026 · morganmessenger.com
- Judge Richard Stephens
Government record · West Virginia Judiciary · courtswv.gov
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