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Barney Law PLLC Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Lawyer in Teays Valley -- Representing Victims of Wrongful Conduct and People Charged With Crimes

Barney Law PLLC provides representation for clients in the areas of wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. The firm has a solid record of representing personal injury clients in cases against insurance companies, constructions companies, the State of West Virginia, and others who have caused serious injury to its clients. The typical personal injury case is taken on a contingency-fee-basis meaning you pay nothing unless a recovery is made for you. Barney Law also represents clients charged with crimes in Putnam County, Kanawha County, and surrounding areas. The firm has successfully defended clients in cases ranging from murder to possession of a controlled substance.

What counts as ineffective assistance of counsel in WV?  Our new blog breaks down the Strickland/Miller test, common att...
10/24/2026

What counts as ineffective assistance of counsel in WV? Our new blog breaks down the Strickland/Miller test, common attorney errors, and how habeas corpus petitions succeed. If you or a loved one are fighting a conviction, start here.

Learn how ineffective assistance of counsel claims work in West Virginia habeas corpus cases. Understand the Strickland/Miller standard, what counts as deficient performance, how to prove prejudice, and what evidence strengthens a WV habeas petition.

09/17/2026

September 17 is Constitution Day. One of our most important (and overlooked!) rights is trial by jury in civil cases. It protects every other right and liberty we enjoy as Americans. Learn more about this right and its history at https://bit.ly/ConstitutionDay2026

Labor Day honors the people whose work keeps the country running. On September 5, 1882, more than 10,000 union members m...
09/07/2026

Labor Day honors the people whose work keeps the country running. On September 5, 1882, more than 10,000 union members marched in New York City in the first Labor Day parade, demanding fair wages and dignity for workers. It’s a reminder that many of the rights we enjoy were won through collective effort.

West Virginia Day reminds us why we love this place: strong communities, honest people, and a Tudor’s Biscuit World on e...
06/20/2026

West Virginia Day reminds us why we love this place: strong communities, honest people, and a Tudor’s Biscuit World on every corner to keep us all going. Honored to serve Charleston, Hurricane, and the Kanawha Valley.

June 18, 2026, Supreme Court Decision: Ma*****na Use Alone Can’t Strip Second Amendment Rights under Federal Law
06/19/2026

June 18, 2026, Supreme Court Decision: Ma*****na Use Alone Can’t Strip Second Amendment Rights under Federal Law

(Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)Updated at 1:15 p.m. EDTThe Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in United States v. Hemani that the federal government cannot prosecute a Texas man on charges that he violated a federal law barring users of illegal drugs from having a gun. In an opinion by Justice Neil Gorsuc...

DUI charges are serious, and the laws in West Virginia can be confusing. We put together a clear breakdown of what to ex...
06/07/2026

DUI charges are serious, and the laws in West Virginia can be confusing. We put together a clear breakdown of what to expect and how a strong defense can make a difference.

If you or a loved one has been charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol or a controlled substance, the process can feel overwhelming. License suspensions, jail time, and fines are just a few of the potential penalties. Retaining a West Virginia DUI lawyer is the first step in ensur

Happy Earth Day!  Clean rivers, healthy forests, protected mountains.  Let’s keep the place we love wild and worth passi...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! Clean rivers, healthy forests, protected mountains. Let’s keep the place we love wild and worth passing on.

02/06/2026

Putnam County Courts will close at noon today, Feb. 6, due to weather.

01/26/2026

Putnam County Courts will open on a 2-hour delay Tuesday, Jan. 27.

01/25/2026

Putnam County Courts will be closed Monday, Jan. 26, due to inclement weather.

Address

3744 Teays Valley Road , Suite 204
Hurricane, WV
25526

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13049328775

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