HUNTINGTON â Now that new Cabell County Circuit Clerk Michael âMikeâ J. Woelfel has been sworn in, itâs time to find a new magistrate judge in the 6th Judicial Circuit.
Woelfel was the youngest magistrate judge to be appointed in West Virginia when he began serving in the role 18 years ago. In 2018, he was appointed to be the chief magistrate.
Chief Circuit Clerk Judge Gregory L. Howard Jr. said he is looking for candidates to fill the vacancy.
Applications can be submitted to his office by Aug. 3. The address is 750 5th Ave., Suite 215, Huntington, WV 25701. The judge says the selection must be made by Aug. 12.