Judge Sean K. Hammers: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

6th Judicial Circuit Court of West Virginia,

Appointed By: Gov. James C. Justice, II

Biography

The Hon. Sean K. Hammers is a judge on the 6th Judicial Circuit Court of West Virginia. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Jim Justice on December 7, 2023, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Christopher D. Chiles.

The 6th Judicial Circuit encompasses Cabell County.

Prior to his appointment, Hammers was the prosecuting attorney for Cabell County, a position to which he was named in 2014. Before that, he spent seventeen years as an assistant prosecuting attorney with the Cabell County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

Hammers earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and economics from Marshall University in 1990. He then completed a J.D. at Capital University Law School in 1993. He was licensed to practice in West Virginia (1993).

Raised in Barboursville, West Virginia, Hammers attended Barboursville High School. He and his wife, Beth, have two children. The family continues to reside in Barboursville. When not presiding over legal proceedings, he enjoys exercising and golfing.

Recent Cases by Hon. Sean K. Hammers

Larry M Vaden v. Heirs of Myrtle Hamby

On October 21, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Cabell County

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Cabell County, WV

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Oct 22, 2026

Autum Poland v. Apex Pipeline Services, Inc.

On October 15, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Cabell County

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Cabell County, WV

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Oct 15, 2026

CAPITAL ONE NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BANK v. ROGER BEANE II

On October 12, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Oct 12, 2026

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Cabell County

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Cabell County, WV

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Oct 12, 2026

Goldsmit Sydnor, Inc. v. River Valley Trading Corporation d/b/a Convenience Plus

On October 8, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

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Oct 08, 2026

CAPITAL ONE NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BANK v. STACY HOLLEY

On October 8, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

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Oct 12, 2026

Bobbie Jordan v. Joel Cost DDS

On October 7, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Oct 07, 2026

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Oct 07, 2026

CAPITAL ONE NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BANK v. BRENDA K SHULL

On October 7, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Oct 07, 2026

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Cabell County

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Oct 07, 2026

Velocity Investments, LLC v. JANET L ADKINS

On October 6, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Oct 06, 2026

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Oct 07, 2026

CAPITAL ONE NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BANK v. KAREN CAMPBELL

On October 6, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Oct 06, 2026

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Oct 07, 2026

TAMMI LYNN SOMMER v. THE FYFFE JONES GROUP, AC

On October 5, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Oct 05, 2026

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Oct 05, 2026

Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc. v. Jennifer Beuhring

On October 2, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Oct 02, 2026

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Oct 05, 2026

Jennifer Marie Spears v. Gage Adam Devault

On October 1, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Oct 01, 2026

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Oct 01, 2026

Amy Boggs v. City of Huntington

On September 30, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Sep 30, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

St. Mary's Medical Center, Inc. v. Troy A Houchin

On September 30, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Sep 30, 2026

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Sep 30, 2026

Michael Williams v. Cabell Huntington Hospital

On September 30, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Sep 30, 2026

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Sep 30, 2026

Cassie M. Reed v. Chase L.T. Marcum

On September 28, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Sep 28, 2026

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Sep 28, 2026

Velocity Investments, LLC v. DOUGLAS C STOVER

On September 25, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Sep 25, 2026

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Sep 27, 2026

Shannon McClure v. Deseree N. Adkins

On September 25, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Sep 25, 2026

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Sep 27, 2026

City of Huntington v. Tona Hill

On September 24, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Sep 24, 2026

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Sep 24, 2026

City of Huntington v. John S. Riggs

On September 24, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Sep 24, 2026

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Sep 24, 2026

Anse C Blake v. Yvonne Carter

On September 22, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Sep 22, 2026

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Sep 23, 2026

Sherrie Farmer v. Jamie Spurlock

On September 18, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Sep 18, 2026

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Property

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Sep 20, 2026

Braden Scott Austin v. Cecil Milburn

On September 14, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Sep 14, 2026

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Sep 14, 2026

City of Huntington v. Neil Capper

On September 3, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cabell County. Judge Sean K. Hammers presiding.

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Sep 03, 2026

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Sep 03, 2026

About

Sean K. Hammers
Current Appointment 6th Judicial Circuit Court of West Virginia	6th Judicial Circuit Court of West Virginia
Education J.D., Capital University Law School - 1993 Bachelor's degree, Marshall University - 1990	J.D., Capital University Law School - 1993 Bachelor's degree, Marshall University - 1990
Official Website www.courtswv.gov	www.courtswv.gov

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	WV - 6th Judicial Circuit Court of West Virginia
Clerk phone:	+1 (304) 526-8612
Fax:	+1 (304) 526-8676

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney	Office of the Cabell County Prosecuting Attorney	Cabell County, West Virginia
Prosecuting Attorney	Office of the Cabell County Prosecuting Attorney	Cabell County, West Virginia
Judge	6th Judicial Circuit Court of West Virginia	Cabell County, West Virginia