Andrew Dimlich (born 1965) is a judge of the 10th Circuit Court of West Virginia.[1][2] Dimlich was elected in 2016 to the seat and was sworn in on December 23, 2016,[3] beginning his term on January 1, 2017.[4][5][6]

Andrew Dimlich
Judge of the 10th Circuit Court of West Virginia
Assumed office
December 23, 2016
Personal details
Born1965 (age 58–59)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
SpouseH. Suzanne McGraw
Children2
EducationIndiana University, Wake Forest University School of Law (JD)

Biography

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Dimlich was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin but was raised in Centerville, Ohio. He has a bachelor's degree in business from Indiana University and a Juris Doctor degree from Wake Forest University School of Law.[4]

Judicial career

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Dimlich began his legal career as an associate for the law firm Pullin, Fowler, Flanagan, Brown and Poe. From 1996 to 1997, Dimlich served as an Assistant West Virginia Attorney General. From 1999 to 2016, Dimlich served as an Assistant Raleigh County Prosecutor.[4] Dimlich was elected in the primary election on May 10, 2016.[7]

Child advocacy

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Dimlich was awarded the Champion of Children Award from the Child Advocacy Center in 2013.[4]

Personal life

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Dimlich is married to Raleigh County Family Court judge H. Suzanne McGraw and the couple have two children.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Raleigh County Court Information - West Virginia Judiciary". www.courtswv.gov. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  2. ^ "WEST VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS: Judge Dimlich Sits on Supreme Court for One Case". West Virginia Record. October 19, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  3. ^ "The Register-Herald for December 25, 2016". The Register-Herald via NewspaperArchives. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e "WV Judicial System Judges". www.courtswv.gov. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  5. ^ "Raleigh County's newest judge is sworn in". WVNS. December 23, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  6. ^ Holdren, Wendy (December 23, 2016). "Andrew Dimlich sworn in as judge". The Register-Herald. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  7. ^ Andrew Dimlich election information at West Virginia Secretary of State
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