Helen Suzanne McGraw (born February 4, 1967) is an American lawyer and judge of the West Virginia Family Courts for the 13th Family Court Circuit, serving Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia.[1][2][3]

H. Suzanne McGraw
Judge of the 13th Family Court Circuit of West Virginia
Assumed office
2002
Appointed byBob Wise
Personal details
Born (1967-02-04) February 4, 1967 (age 57)
Pineville, West Virginia, U.S.
SpouseAndrew Dimlich
Children2
EducationConcord University, Wake Forest University School of Law (JD)

Biography

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McGraw was born and raised in Wyoming County, West Virginia. She has a bachelor's degree in history and economics from Concord University and a Juris Doctor degree from Wake Forest University School of Law.

Personal life

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McGraw's father, Warren McGraw, served as the President of the West Virginia Senate from 1981 to 1985 and is also a former circuit court judge.[4][5] She is married to Andrew Dimlich, a Raleigh County circuit judge. The couple have two children.

References

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  1. ^ Stanton, Audrey (May 14, 2008). "Staton, Lazenby, McGraw to serve 13th Circuit family court". Beckley Register-Herald. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  2. ^ "WV Judicial System Judges". West Virginia Judiciary. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  3. ^ "West Virginia Blue Book" (PDF). West Virginia Legislature.
  4. ^ Cain, J. Damon (October 20, 2022). "Judge McGraw a model of service for others to study". Beckley Register-Herald. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  5. ^ Brooks, Mary Catherine (April 12, 2015). "Judge Warren McGraw built his career on public service". Beckley Register-Herald. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
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Legal offices Judge of the West Virginia Family Courts for the 13th Family Court Circuit
2002–present
Incumbent