John Joseph Balenovich
John treats his clients like family. John has your back.
- Biography
John J. Balenovich and John J. Balenovich Law Offices, LC, provide aggressive and knowledgeable legal counsel to clients throughout West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky.
Mr. Balenovich’s passion is representing his clients to the fullest extent of the law. Mr. Balenovich has tried over 150 cases in 52 of West Virginia’s 55 counties. Mr. Balenovich has been counsel of record in over 2,000 criminal and civil cases in West Virginia and Kentucky. Mr. Balenovich has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, the Louisville Courier Journal, and was featured on A&E’s television program After the First 48.
Besides legal work in the courtroom, Mr. Balenovich has published several scientific and legal articles in various publications. Mr. Balenovich has been a presenter and given speeches at legal seminars throughout the state.
Mr. Balenovich is married and has 4 boys. He is a member of the Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral Catholic Church in Charleston, West Virginia. Mr. Balenovich is a board member for the Kanawha County Bar Association. He is an assistant soccer coach and enjoys spending time camping with his friends and family.
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father’s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- DUI & DWI
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants’ Rights
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- White Collar Crime
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Kentucky
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Since 2005
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Associations
- National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
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2020 –
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- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
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2020 –
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- West Virginia State Bar
- Member
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2006 –
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- Southern District of West Virginia
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2006 –
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- Kentucky Bar Association
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2005 –
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