Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission Accepting Applications for 24th Family Circuit Court Vacancy | WV Office of the Governor Patrick Morrisey Skip to main content An Official West Virginia Government Website State Agency Directory | Online Services | Phone Directory Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission Accepting Applications for 24th Family Circuit Court Vacancy September 23, 2026 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the 24th Family Judicial Circuit (Berkeley and Jefferson counties) following the resignation of Judge Lyndsey Matschat, effective on October 31st, 2026. Applicants for the judicial vacancy must complete the application, available here, and submit it by email to [email protected] or by mail to: Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commissionc/o Office of General Counsel to the GovernorOffice of the GovernorState Capitol1900 Kanawha Boulevard, EastCharleston, West Virginia 25305 Completed applications, along with letters of recommendation or comment, must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026. Late submissions may not be considered. Interviews are scheduled to be held virtually on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026. For additional information about the application process, contact the Office of General Counsel at 304-558-2000. Office of the Governor State Capitol 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E Charleston, WV 25305 United States Ph 304.558.2000 or 1.888.438.2731 Fx 304.558.3588 Write Us a Message Schedule a Meeting or Event Get in Touch Privacy, Security and Accessibility | WV.gov | USA.gov | © 2026 State of West Virginia