J. Brandon Shumaker

www.bshumakerlaw.com

J. Brandon Shumaker came to West Virginia University in 2001 as a pre-law, political science major before enrolling in the West Virginia University College of Law in 2005. Prior to graduating law school in 2008, Brandon accepted a position with Brewster, Morhous, Cameron, Caruth, Moore, Kersey & Stafford, PLLC, in Mercer County, West Virginia, where Brandon is from originally. In 2012, Brandon returned to Morgantown, where he has established his own practice focusing on Criminal Defense, Consumer Protection from Creditor Harassment/Bankruptcy Alternatives, and West Virginia University Student Conduct Board proceedings. Brandon has appeared before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, and in the following West Virginia Circuit Courts: Boone, Fayette, Greenbrier, Harrison, Jackson, Marion, McDowell, Mercer, Monongalia, Monroe, Preston, Raleigh, Summers, Taylor, and Wyoming.

Education

West Virginia University College of Law, Juris Doctorate - 2008

West Virginia University, Bachelor of Science - 2005

Honors

CALI Award for Highest Grade in Class - Advanced Criminal Procedure

CALI Award for Highest Grade in Class - Business Torts

Lead Attorney Rated Crimal Defense Lawyer

Memberships

American Bar Association

West Virginia State Bar

West Virginia State Bar - Young Lawyers Section

West Virginia Young Lawyers, Executive Committee (2011-2012)