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Rule 4: Counsel

West Virginia Trial Court Rules – 2026

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Rule 1: Effect of Local Rules on General Practice; Definitions Rule 2: Terms of Court Rule 3: Court Sessions Rule 4: Counsel Rule 5: Scheduling Conflicts Rule 6: Motions Practice, General Rule 7: Juries Rule 8: Cameras, Audio Equipment, and Media in the Courtroom Rule 9: Custody and Disposition of Exhibits Rule 10: Filing and Removal of Papers; Limitation of Access to Court Files Rule 11: Caption and Format of Orders Rule 12: Filing and Service by Facsimile Transmission Rule 13: Court Library Rule 14: Videoconferencing Rule 15: Electronic Filing and Service Rule 15A: Electronic Filing and Service of Circuit Court and Family Court Actions (excluding Mass Litigation) Rule 16: Time Standards Rule 17: Disqualification and Temporary Assignment of Judges Rule 18: Recorded Interviews of Children Rule 19: Reserved
Rule 4.01 Admission to Practice Before the Courts Rule 4.02 Visiting Attorneys; Pro Hac Vice Admission Rule 4.03 Representation of Parties and Pro Se Appearances; Withdrawal Rule 4.04 Substitution of Counsel by Stipulation Rule 4.05 Legal Assistance by Law Students Rule 4.06 Bias and Prejudice Rule 4.07 Attire for Court Appearances Rule 4.08 Addressing the Court; Examination of Witnesses Rule 4.09 Contact with Jurors Rule 4.10 Ex Parte Presentations; Duty to Court