Daniel W. Greear
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Daniel W. Greear
Early Life and Education
Chief Judge Daniel W. Greear is a legal professional and public servant who has made significant contributions to the legal and judicial landscape in West Virginia. Born on July 26th, 1968, and raised in Kanawha County, Greear graduated from South Charleston High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Liberty University in 1989 and later obtained his law degree from West Virginia University College of Law in 1992.
Personal Life and Family
Greear is a lifelong resident of Kanawha County and currently resides in South Charleston with his wife, Amy Greear. The couple has two adult sons, Joshua and Benjamin Greear. Joshua is a lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, while Benjamin is a law student at the University of Toledo. Outside of his legal career, Chief Judge Greear has been involved as a football official with the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission since 1999. He also serves as a deacon and Sunday School teacher at Spring Hill Baptist Church in South Charleston.
Judicial Career
WV Intermediate Court of Appeals In 2021, Governor Jim Justice appointed Daniel W. Greear to one of the three seats on the newly established Intermediate Court of Appeals. As of the appointment, he assumed the position of Chief Judge, a term set to conclude at the end of 2023. However, his tenure on the court will extend until December 31st, 2026.
Previous Appointments Prior to his role in the Intermediate Court of Appeals, Chief Judge Greear served as chief counsel for the West Virginia House of Delegates. He also served three years as Chief of Staff for the House of Delegates. Governor Jim Justice had previously appointed Greear to the circuit court bench in Kanawha County, where he served from July 2018 to November 2018. Notably, from 2013 to 2014, he held the position of chief counsel for the West Virginia Attorney General’s Office.
Early Career and Legislative Service Before his judicial appointments, Chief Judge Greear made a mark in various capacities. He was a Managing Member of KKB, LLC, focusing on general civil litigation. Additionally, he served in the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing Kanawha County during 1995 to 1996.