Judge Stephanie Abraham: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

8th Judicial Circuit Court of West Virginia,

Appointed By: Gov. James C. Justice, II

Biography

The Hon. Stephanie Abraham is a circuit judge for the 8th Judicial Circuit Court of West Virginia. Abraham was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jim Justice in 2023, filling a seat vacated by the Hon. Duke Bloom. She was elected to a full term in 2024.

The 8th Circuit includes Kanawha County. During her tenure, Abraham has served as a member of West Virginia’s mass litigation panel, and she presides as a juvenile treatment court judge in Kanawha County.

Prior to her appointment, she was general counsel for the West Virginia Board of Education, a position to which she was named in 2022. Before that, Abraham managed her own private practice in Logan. She established her solo practice in 2017, where she engaged in real estate and property law. In addition to managing her practice, Abraham was an attorney with the West Virginia Department of Education (2020 to 2022) and an instructor of business and lead faculty for career programs at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. Abraham entered the private sector following a stint as a judicial law clerk to the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia (2015 to 2017).

She received a bachelor’s degree in finance from Syracuse University in 2000. Abraham went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law, in 2003. She is licensed to practice in West Virginia (2016) and Maryland (2003).

Abraham has served as a member of the West Virginia Judicial Association’s Legislative Committee.

She and her husband, Brian, former chief of staff to Governor Jim Justice, reside in South Charleston with their two sons.

Abraham is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Stephanie Abraham

TINA M. (BROWNING) BOWSER v. JESSICA BRAKE

On October 21, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Kanawha County

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Kanawha County, WV

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Oct 21, 2026

Credit Acceptance Corporation v. Jay Cox III

On October 21, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Kanawha County

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Kanawha County, WV

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Oct 21, 2026

Ricky D. Jackson v. Paul Blaisdell

On October 20, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Kanawha County

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Oct 20, 2026

CAPITAL ONE NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BANK v. TESSIA L LOWE

On October 12, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Oct 12, 2026

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Oct 12, 2026

CAPITAL ONE, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BANK, C/O LLOYD & MCDANIEL v. JOEL D BLOSS

On October 9, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Oct 11, 2026

CAPITAL ONE NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BANK v. BRENT BOWMAN

On October 9, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Oct 11, 2026

CAPITAL ONE NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BANK v. TAWANNA E ZACKOSKI

On October 9, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

CAPITAL ONE NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BANK v. VALERIE S LAVENDER

On October 8, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham 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. LARRY D SALISBURY II

On October 6, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Oct 06, 2026

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Oct 06, 2026

Kimberly D. Beavers, Executrix v. Arthur J. Byrd III

On October 1, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Oct 01, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

Jackie Lynn Arthur v. Ohio Valley Water Resources, LLC

On September 25, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Sep 25, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

Peoples Bank v. Ratt Properties LLC

On September 23, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Sep 23, 2026

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Sep 23, 2026

Nicole R. Garner v. Allstate Indemnity Company

On September 23, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Sep 23, 2026

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Sep 23, 2026

Joseph M. Bellomy v. Walter C. Boardwine D.O.

On September 16, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Sep 16, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

James Samuel Snodgrass Jr. v. Kanawha Valley Regioal Transportation Authority

On September 14, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Sep 14, 2026

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Sep 14, 2026

PinnaclePoint Insurance Company v. Classic Towing, LLC

On September 11, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Sep 11, 2026

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Sep 11, 2026

Raymond Andrew Richardson v. Shelby Searls, Superintendent

On September 10, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Sep 10, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

M.W., by and through her legal guardians, Thomas Winland and Ashley Whittington v. Kanawha County Board of Education

On September 9, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Sep 09, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

Victoria Hagan v. Shahed Mustafa

On September 1, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Sep 01, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

Dynamic Plumbing & Mechanical LLC v. The Garnet Foundation Inc.

On August 31, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Aug 31, 2026

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Aug 31, 2026

State of West Virginia ex rel. West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner v. Smith's Construction & Excavation LLC

On August 31, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Aug 31, 2026

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Aug 31, 2026

State of West Virginia ex rel. West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner v. Milan LLC

On August 31, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Aug 31, 2026

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Aug 31, 2026

Kathleen Grace Light v. Joyce Gibson

On August 31, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Aug 31, 2026

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Kanawha County

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Oct 14, 2026

Deanna Newton v. Coforge Limited

On August 31, 2026 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Kanawha County. Judge Stephanie Abraham presiding.

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Aug 31, 2026

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Kanawha County

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About

Stephanie Abraham
Party Affiliation Republican	Republican
Current Appointment 8th Judicial Circuit Court of West Virginia	8th Judicial Circuit Court of West Virginia
Election/Appointment November 5, 2024 - 8th Judicial Circuit Court of West Virginia	November 5, 2024 - 8th Judicial Circuit Court of West Virginia
Education J.D., University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law - 2003 Bachelor's degree, Syracuse University - 2000	J.D., University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law - 2003 Bachelor's degree, Syracuse University - 2000
Official Website www.courtswv.gov	www.courtswv.gov

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	WV - 8th Judicial Circuit Court of West Virginia
Clerk phone:	+1 (304) 357-0365
Fax:	+1 (304) 357-0333

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judicial Law Clerk	Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia	Logan County, West Virginia
Sole Practitioner	Abraham Law, PLLC	Logan County, West Virginia
Attorney	West Virginia Department of Education	Kanawha County, West Virginia
General Counsel	West Virginia Board of Education	Kanawha County, West Virginia
Circuit Judge	8th Judicial Circuit Court of West Virginia	Kanawha County, West Virginia