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Wes Metheney is a native West Virginian and has been trying complex legal cases throughout the state and surrounding states since 1983. He handles civil and criminal cases at both the trial court level and appellate levels.

Wes is one of only nine lawyers in West Virginia who is Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy and Civil Pre Trial Practice Advocacy. Board Certification in these fields is provided by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification, which is an American Bar Association accredited organization.
Wes Metheney has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 21st, 22nd and 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© in the practice of Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs for 2015, 2016 and 2017. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. For more than three decades, Best Lawyers has been regarded-by both the profession and the public-as the most credible and definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States. His peers have additionally recognized him as the “2017 Lawyer of the Year” for the Morgantown Area in plaintiffs’ personal injury litigation.
Wes has also received the highest rating from Martindale Hubbell, AV Preeminent, which is a significant rating accomplishment – a testament to the fact that the lawyer’s peers and clients rate him at the highest level of professional excellence with very high ethical standards.
In 2014, Wes was chosen to be a Founding Member of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel whose mission is to objectively recognize attorneys who elevate the standards of the bar and provide a bench mark for other lawyers. Only 100 lawyers in the United States were chosen for this honor and only one of two lawyers selected in West Virginia.
In 2015, Wes was selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, the Trial Lawyers Honorary Society, for excellence in the art of advocacy and the highest ethical standards and integrity.
In 2010, Wes was selected as a member of the National Trial Lawyers Association, a national organization composed of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers from each state. Membership is obtained through special invitation and is extended only to those attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications, leadership, reputation, stature, and profile as a trial lawyer for civil plaintiffs or criminal defendants.
Since 2007, Super Lawyers has listed Wes as one of the Top 5% of the lawyers in West Virginia. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and assessment.

Representative Cases
Medical Malpractice:
Riggs v. WVU Hospitals, et. al., – hospital negligence; landmark infection case
Johnson, Lofton v. WVU Hospitals, et. al. – hospital negligence case; landmark exposure to AIDS case
Powell v. WVU Board of Governors, et. al. – failure to diagnose brain tumor in a young child
Futten v. University of WV Board of Trustees and WVU Hospitals – wrongful death of twin infants, failure to diagnose fetal distress and negligent failure to perform emergency C-Sections
In Re: Death of Baby Girl Myers – wrongful death of infant – failure to diagnose necrotizing gram pneumonitis
Snyder v. Weyrich and Reynolds Memorial Hospital – wrongful death, sinus surgery, brain perforation during surgery (Moundsville, WV)
Cady v. Jones and Monongalia General Hospital – hospital/physician negligence, spinal stenosis surgery, paralysis
Cortes-Vargas v. Lotshaw – physician negligence during hysterectomy resulting in multiple injuries, hemorrhage and paralysis.
Motor Vehicle Accidents:
Scroggie v. Shipley Transport System, et. al. – negligent maintenance of tractor trailer rig, lost wheel and tire assembly impact with passenger vehicle, massive skull fractures, brain damage, and loss of familial consortium
McCormick v. Federal Express, et. al. – negligent operation of a delivery vehicle, driving left of center, injuries to multiple parties, including paralysis of five year old child
Weaver v. Lanham – wrongful death of mother and spinal cord injuries and paralysis of three minor children; negligent operation of vehicle crossing center line
Slavensky v. Monongalia County EMS, et. al., – negligent operation of ambulance; severe injuries to health care worker
Crooks v. Paul Thomas & Sons Trucking, et. al. – negligent operation of tractor trailer, chain reaction collision, multiple injuries to senior citizens in a passenger vehicle
Workplace Injuries:
Mearns v. Antero Resources Corporation, et. al. – Marcellus gas well, drilling site explosion; wrongful death of gas field worker
Phillips v. Moore Business Forms – loss of toes on loading dock, deliberate intent
Prater v. B & O Railroad, et. al. – wrongful death, negligent operation of train – FELA case
Defective Products:
Sonya Carl v. Piper Aviation Trust – inflight breakup of aircraft, wrongful death
Shroyer v. Boston Scientific – cardiac personal injury, negligent manufacture of cardiac cutting balloon
Wolfe v. Bechtel, et al. – wrongful death, negligent design of coal silo at electrical generating plant
Mayle v. Ahlstrom Pyropower, et. al. – defective design, manufacture and collapse of fly ash bin system resulting in severe burns and other injuries at electric generating plant.
Sexual Abuse Cases:
Miller v. Monongalia County Board of Education – sexual abuse by a teacher
Vance v. Monongalia County Board of Education – sexual abuse by a teacher
Greulick v. Pocahontas County Board of Education – sexual abuse by teacher
Criminal:
State v. Frabutt – embezzlement
State v. Peddicord – arson
State v. Simms – murder
State v. Haller – rape
State v. Richter – wanton endangerment with firearm
Appellate Cases in Supreme Court:
Sellaro v. Sellaro – alimony; equitable distribution
Robinson v. Randolph County Commission – wrongful death; jail suicide
Spears v. Spears – appeal, child custody.
In Re: Metheney – right to bear arms – concealed carry permit standards
Erika Miller v. Mon County Board of Education – wrongful dismissal of case/ sexual abuse by a teacher

Certified Legal Specialties
Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
Board Certified Civil PreTrial Practice Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy

Bar Admissions
West Virginia, 1983
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia
U.S. District Court Northern District of West Virginia
U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
U.S. Supreme Court

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To the Honorable Court Comes now the Defendant, an American-born citizen, invoking the full protection of the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and all applicable federal and state civil rights statutes. The Defendant respectfully moves this Court for immediate dismissal of all charges, full restitution, and the initiation of a federal inquiry into the unlawful alteration of arrest records ~ acts that constitute a direct assault on constitutional law, civil rights, and the integrity of the American justice system. I. Statement of Facts The Defendant’s arrest records were unlawfully altered, amended, or falsified on multiple occasions. Up to nine (9) separate instances ~ without judicial authorization, due process, or the Defendant’s knowledge or consent. These alterations occurred within official courthouse systems, representing a deliberate and systemic act of tampering with public records, a felony under both federal and state law. This misconduct deprived the Defendant of liberty, reputation, and due process, violating the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. Neither the Defendant nor counsel was ever permitted to appear before a judge. The entire judicial process was subverted, replaced by falsified documentation and administrative deceit. These actions were not clerical errors. They were calculated violations . A coordinated effort to manipulate the record, obstruct justice, and conceal misconduct. The Defendant asserts that this pattern of falsification constitutes a constitutional crisis, undermining the rule of law and eroding public trust in the judiciary. II. Constitutional and Statutory Violations A. Fourth Amendment The unlawful alteration of arrest records constitutes an unreasonable seizure of identity and liberty. By fabricating or distorting the factual basis of prior proceedings, state actors effectively seized the Defendant’s legal identity and replaced it with a false narrative, violating the right to be secure in person and record. B. Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments (Due Process and Equal Protection) The Defendant was denied procedural due process when records were altered without notice, hearing, or opportunity to contest. Equal protection was violated through selective and discriminatory treatment. These acts deprived the Defendant of the fundamental fairness guaranteed by the Constitution and created a two-tiered system of justice . One for the protected, and one for the silenced. C. Sixth Amendment The Defendant’s right to a fair trial and accurate recordkeeping was destroyed. Altered records directly affect defense strategy, credibility, and sentencing considerations. The falsification of judicial documents renders any subsequent proceedings constitutionally void. D. Civil Rights Statutes Under 42 U.S.C. §1983, any person acting under color of law who deprives another of constitutional rights is liable for damages. The Defendant reserves the right to pursue civil action against all responsible parties, including law enforcement agencies, clerks, prosecutors, and any third parties complicit in the falsification of records. Each alteration constitutes a separate and actionable violation of civil rights. III. Legal Argument for Dismissal and Restitution Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine Any evidence derived from falsified or altered records is inadmissible. The foundation of the prosecution’s case is therefore tainted and must be dismissed in its entirety. The doctrine mandates exclusion of all evidence obtained through unlawful means, ensuring that justice is not built upon corruption. Violation of Brady v. Maryland (373 U.S. 83, 1963) The suppression or alteration of exculpatory evidence constitutes prosecutorial misconduct and mandates dismissal. By concealing or distorting material facts, the prosecution deprived the Defendant of a fair opportunity to present a complete defense. Judicial Integrity and Public Trust The Court has an inherent duty to preserve the integrity of its records. Allowing prosecution to proceed on falsified documentation undermines the rule of law and erodes public confidence in the justice system. The judiciary must act decisively to correct and condemn such violations to maintain its legitimacy and moral authority. IV. Damages and Valuation of Harm The Defendant seeks restitution and damages commensurate with the magnitude of the constitutional violations and the systemic corruption exposed. The following categories of harm justify a valuation exceeding $2.5 billion USD, reflecting both compensatory and punitive damages: Loss of Liberty and Due Process ~ The unlawful deprivation of freedom and denial of judicial access. Reputational and Emotional Harm ~ Two decades of stigma, psychological trauma, and social isolation. Economic and Opportunity Loss ~ Destruction of career, income potential, and professional standing. Punitive Damages ~ To punish and deter future misconduct by state actors and institutions. Institutional Accountability ~ Damages for systemic corruption, falsification of public records, and erosion of public trust. Public Interest Damages ~ Compensation for the broader societal harm caused by the corruption of judicial integrity. This case represents not merely a personal injury, but a national constitutional breach — a precedent that, if left unpunished, endangers every citizen’s right to due process and equal protection under the law. V. Relief Sought The Defendant respectfully requests: Immediate dismissal of all charges with prejudice. Expungement of all falsified or altered records. Independent forensic audit of all arrest and court records associated with the Defendant. Referral to the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division for investigation into systemic misconduct. Award of compensatory and punitive damages totaling $2.5 billion USD, subject to adjustment upon discovery. Public acknowledgment of wrongdoing and formal correction of all judicial records. VI. Conclusion The Defendant stands as a sovereign American citizen whose rights were not merely violated but erased. The unlawful alteration of official records is not a clerical mistake. It is a constitutional crime. It is the theft of truth, the erasure of identity, and the corruption of the very system sworn to protect it. Justice demands not only dismissal but restitution, reform, and accountability. The Constitution cannot defend itself; it relies on citizens and courts of conscience to do so. This motion is not a plea for mercy . It is a demand for justice, truth, and the restoration of the rule of law. Respectfully submitted, Sign: ~ {Jeremy H. Hars} ~

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