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About Sutton & Janelle, PLLC

Attorneys with Over 70+ Years of Combined Experience Serving Berkeley County & Jefferson County

Sutton & Janelle, PLLC has been coming to the aid of clients in West Virginia and Maryland since 1999. Our team of Berkeley County lawyers are backed by nearly 70+ years of combined experience. Our approach to legal representation employs the highest standards of professionalism. When you come to us for assistance, we will treat your needs as our highest priority.

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Our Values

What Our Work Means To Us
  • You Are Not Just A Case Number To Us
    We will treat you with the care, compassion, and respect that you deserve. We will work to understand your goals on a personal level so that we are better able to achieve them. Your success is our main priority. Let us serve as your zealous and trusted legal advocates.
  • Boutique Firm Obtaining Large Firm Results
    We will prioritize your satisfaction every step of the way. We genuinely care about your success and will devote our time and energy to your case. We will inform you of your rights and help you make informed decisions. With our legal team in your corner, you may obtain the upper hand in court.
  • Personalized Attention Offered To Each Client
    When you enlist our supportive assistance, you will receive the one-on-one attention and individualized support that you deserve. We will not treat you as just another case number. We will not hand your case off to a paralegal. Our attorneys will personally handle each aspect of your case.
  • 70+ Years Of Collective Legal Experience
    With our extensive experience and proven track record of success, you can be confident in our ability to successfully resolve your complex legal matter next. We have a complete understanding of the laws pertaining to your case and will fight tirelessly in order to exceed your expectations.

Your Trusted Allies

When you are going through a complex criminal defense, personal injury, small-business law, or family law matter, you need to know that your lawyers are doing everything in their power to maximize your chances of a favorable outcome. At Sutton & Janelle, PLLC, we combined the power, resources, and skill of a large firm, with the focused and attentive service of a boutique firm.

Our strategies are as effective as they are creative; each solution is customized to your individual goals and needs. Furthermore, you can fully expect transparency and candor when you work with our team. We are upfront and honest about how we can help you, communicating with you regularly and aligning your expectations with likely results.

Schedule Your Initial Consultation

No matter how complicated or straightforward your case may seem, you can always benefit from getting the informed insight of an attorney on your side. We are here to keep your best interests fully protected at all time, and work toward securing the results that you need. Start by sharing the details of your case with our team and we can help guide you toward taking action.

Contact us at any time to schedule your consultation with our team of Berkeley County attorneys.  

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Your Experience Matters Our Current & Past Clients Share Their Experience
  • “Mark Sutton had all of the charges dropped! If you are like me and don’t know where to go, come talk to Mark Sutton.”
    I usually don’t write testimonials, but in this case I had to make an exception. Echoing a previous testimony, I agree. Hiring Mark Sutton was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I had been charged with a DUI. I dreaded going to court without an attorney. It was a very stressful time. Not really knowing what to do, I did what most of us would do. I went online and pick one, Sutton and Janelle, and you know something? Mark Sutton had all of the charges dropped! If you are like me and don’t know where to go, come talk to Mark Sutton. I’m glad I did and you will be too.
    - Gerard
  • “In two separate cases, Mark well exceeded my hopes in one and met them in another.”
    If you want wood-paneled office walls, posh client accommodations, and sky-high fees to help pay for those and other unnecessary things, Mark Sutton and his office are not for you. On the other hand, if, as I did, you want an able, experienced attorney who knows the people who need to be known in the court system and who seeks not just good but the best results, then Mark Sutton is your guy. In two separate cases, Mark well exceeded my hopes in one and met them in another. I could not have asked for more in terms of his getting things done and keeping the client's interest foremost.
    - James
  • “Chris Janelle came through for me at a time when I REALLY needed an ally in my corner.”

    Chris Janelle came through for me at a time when I REALLY needed an ally in my corner. I can't recommend him enough. Bottom line, he's an exceedingly good man and a credit to his profession and I can't overstate how much his expert counsel protected my financial future and guided me through my personal "troubled waters."

    To have a good experience with your family court attorney, ANY family court attorney, you should endeavor to:

    - Be an informed client. Listen and take notes when you meet, their time is precious and they're likely juggling DOZENS of concurrent cases, many likely predating yours. Get your questions/thoughts organized ahead of time as best you can. Your attorney is not at your beck and call whenever a thought pops into your head - they just don't have time.

    - Be patient. The levers of family court move slowly despite the fact you'll likely be chomping at the bit to get past this difficult hiccup in life ASAP.

    - Be realistic about outcomes. It's essentially all about splitting marital assets in most cases, it's not about whose fault it was. Unfortunately, if one spouse earns/possesses more than their spouse, the former will be handing over assets to the latter, no matter who/what prompted the dissolution of the marriage. Except for your family and friends, nobody who actually has a say in the matter really cares about WHY the marriage is dissolved, something that may really gnaw at your sense of fairness, especially if one party is aggrieved by the other party's actions.

    - Be cognizant of the negotiation game, You may want your attorney to be a hard ass and go in there fighting like a banshee on your behalf. They will do that for you if you want, but the goal is to be reasonable enough that there's room for give-and-take negotiation with opposing counsel. Try to come to terms with your spouse BEFORE your first hearing and it will likely be your last- you'll walk out of there FREE and ready to venture into an exciting new phase of your life.

    This of course will be easier said than done. Your head will be spinning. You'll experience just about every emotion known to humankind, many of them dark and sad and uncharted. Keep your wits about you and incorporate the suggestions about into your psyche/behavior as best you can and you'll likely emerge with your sanity and dignity intact. Fight the urge to retaliate, to lash out, to exact revenge. That urge will be powerful. BE VERY MINDFUL to not blow your spouse up on social media- you can be fined and certainly won't look good for you if it goes to trial. If you can manage to avoid all that and keep it amicable, despite the fact you may be seething inside, you may just walk out of court with a smile on your face like I did.

    Disclaimer: Your situation will be different than mine, potentially more painful and difficult. I wish you nothing but the best as you navigate through this difficult process. 

    - John B.