Mr. Harley O. Wagner, Esq.

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Mr. Harley O. Wagner, Esq.: Attorney with The Wagner Law Firm
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Attorney Harley Wagner is nationally known as one of the top DUI defense lawyers in the state of West Virginia. His law firm, The Wagner Law Firm, based out of Martinsburg, WV, exclusively focuses on the field of drunk driving defense cases only. Even among criminal lawyers in Martinsburg WV, and throughout the state of West Virginia, Mr. Wagner is known as a top local legal expert on WV DUI laws. Many criminal defense lawyers in West Virginia have Mr. Wagner’s book on their bookshelves, as a legal reference on both WV DUI law, and the science of defending drunk driving cases. Because much more than merely “showing up in court” is involved in quality DUI defense, Mr. Wagner is also an expert in WV DMV issues, including WV DUI laws, handling DUI license suspension problems, getting expungement on West Virginia DUI cases processed under the deferral program, and fighting the West Virginia DMV. By treating our clients who face DUI charges like family,The Wagner Law Firm builds close, personalized connections with the citizens who have entrusted us to find a great outcome for their particular DUI case. We tell potential clients with a DUI in West Virginia who are searching for lawyers in Martinsburg WV (or any other city in the Mountaineer State) to compare the client reviews, awards, credentials, and attorney ratings of Mr. Wagner or his firm, The Wagner Law Firm, against any other DUI lawyer or firm - not just in the Martinsburg, WV area but the entire state in general.
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Areas of Practice (3)

  • DUI Defense
  • Criminal Defense
  • DUI/DWI

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
West Virginia University, B.S.J., 1990
Law School Attended:
Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, J.D., 1995
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, Pennsylvania; 1997, West Virginia
Memberships:
American Bar Association, DUI Defense Lawyers Association Board Member, DUI Defense Lawyers Association Charter Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member,

National College for DUI Defense Sustaining Member, Better Business Bureau

Certifications:
AVVO 10, Super Lawyers, Author West Virginia DUI Defense, The Law & Practice
ISLN:
913509263

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (20 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/06/22 in Driving While Intoxicated

    Very well known nationally for being the top DUI lawyer in WV. Aggressively fights for clients. By focusing on one subject, he has set himself apart from the average DUI-DWI attorney. I have sent many West Virginia clients to him

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/08/21 in Driving While Intoxicated

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/25/19 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/25/19 in Driving While Intoxicated

    I have known Harley for 20 years. He is an outstanding lawyer and a just a great friend and human being. He is admired respected by his peers throughout the United States.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/14/17 in Driving While Intoxicated

    Harley Wagner is a brilliant DUI defense lawyer. He embodies the very highest ethical standard in the legal profession.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/13/17 in Driving While Intoxicated

    Harley is considered one of the nation's top DUI lawyers by his peers.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/08/17 in Driving While Intoxicated

    The best DUI lawyer in West Virginia, hands down. Absolutely the best!

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/08/17 in Driving While Intoxicated

    I have known Harley for years through the National College of DUI Defense and DUI Defense Lawyers Association and Harley is regarded as a nationally recognized expert in DUI Defense.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/08/17 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/08/17 in Driving While Intoxicated

    Harley Wagner is a first-rate DUI defense lawyer. As skilled a negotiator as I have ever met, Harley is a nationally recognized expert in the defense of persons accused of DUI.

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (210 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (13 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

I cannot say enough about Harley Wagner and his awesome assistant Heather. I was three times the legal limit. It was my first DUI. There were many nights and days of worry. Harley and his staff we...

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Contact Information:

304-362-0583  Phone

304-901-7410  Fax

www.westvirginiaduilawyers.com

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