"Mark Sutton and his staff were helpful"

      We called several Law Firms before Sutton & Janelle. Mark Sutton and his staff were helpful, friendly and communicated throughout the process. He promptly returned our calls and emails. During and after the trial, he took care to explain the process and made sure we understood next steps. We highly recommend Sutton and Janelle if you need legal counseling or representation.

      Former Client
      "Would recommend to friends and family."

      Frank Aliveto's knowledge and guidance throughout the entire divorce process was an outstanding peace of mind. My divorce was finalized in just under 2 months! Would recommend to friends and family.

      Jeremiah S.
      "I would highly recommend him to everyone!"

      I hired Brad to assist in a very unfortunate and frustrating situation. My hands were tied and the outcome was not promising. Brad was very professional and immediately was able to help. I made 49 phone calls before finding Brad and no other attorney was able to do what he did. I am very grateful to him for his knowledge and ability with dealing with the law. I would highly recommend him to everyone!

      Kathy S.
      "You having nothing to lose and SOOO much to gain by going with Sutton & Janelle"

      If you need an attorney then seriously look no further! Bradley was such a beyond amazing legal representation! He answered any and all emails i sent with in just a few hours if that at times. He treated me with respect and spoke to me as a human being that he was no better than instead of a criminal or someone beneath him. The staff is also such a pleasure. They are so nice & super helpful! Its hard to find truly great legal representation and one that you can trust with your freedom fully but i seriously lucked out with having Bradley represent me. He not only got my entire case dropped but also he had my real best interest at the forefront of decision making. You having nothing to lose and SOOO much to gain by going with Sutton & Janelle to handle your legal needs(issues).

      Lexis K.
      "Highly recommend to anyone in need of legal council."

      I hired Brad Wright recently for my case. He was very responsive to any and all questions I had, and just seemed like he genuinely cared about my case. He was attentive and followed through with everything he said he would, and for that I am grateful. Highly recommend to anyone in need of legal council.

      Allen.
      "Bradley Wright is a great lawyer"

      Bradley Wright is a great lawyer I would recommend him for anyone looking to change themselves during the process of prosecution he will help you above and beyond what you think . He helped me out after multiple charges all charges was dismissed highly recommended.

      April B.
      "Mark provided exceptional legal defense!!"

      Mark provided exceptional legal defense!! He fought hard to get what we wanted...In his representation he was responsive, caring, and very thorough. He put myself as well as my family at ease thru the process and took his personal time to ensure our goals were met. The office staff also deserves enormous credit as they went above and beyond and too treated us like family. To say we would recommend him and his office doesn’t do them justice.....If you don’t talk to them you are making a mistake. They do the best job and you will be sorry if you don’t! Kudos to you Mark and your office we will be forever grateful for your hard work!!!!!

      Cricky S.
      "Mark is the best attorney."

      Mark is the best attorney and had an excellent experience with him and his office staff. If you want to win your case, don't even give it a second thought and hire him now.

      Barbara S.
      "Best lawyer I could of asked for!!!"

      Bradley wright, Best lawyer I could of asked for!!!

      James A.
      "I highly recommend Chris and his staff when you are looking for someone to assist with those difficult Legal times."

      Chris made my divorce all but seamless from our first meeting to the last. He made me feel comfortable about my situation and gave me the direction I needed at the time I needed it most. He was with me every step of the way and I knew it. I highly recommend Chris and his staff when you are looking for someone to assist with those difficult Legal times.

      Mike C.
      "I felt very confident and relieved and retained them immediately with no regrets."

      Mr.Sutton and his staff are not only professional, but they are pleasant as well. After my consultation, I felt very confident and relieved and retained them immediately with no regrets.

      Shannon S.
      "Fabulous people and good at what they do."

      Highly recommend. I had a very complicated case and found Chris Janelle and the staff to be exceptionally professional, thorough, detailed, and prepared every step of the way: at the investigation, each court date, and ultimately the outcome. They are people of integrity — and kindness, respecting my emotions throughout an emotionally difficult life change. Fabulous people and good at what they do.

      Dena L.
      "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.
      "Charges dismissed"

      I give Mr Sutton 5 star rating. He had me charges dismissed couldn’t be any happier.

      Mjohnson Martinsburg, WV
      "Very Knowledgeable!"

      Answered all questions, very knowledgeable. Very good communication and easy to get a hold of. Very easy to get a along with , very friendly. Handled my case very well , would definitely recommend him for people looking for a good lawyer. I will for sure be going back to him if need be.

      Luke C.
      "Thank you, Mark, you are certainly an asset!"

      I worked with Mark Sutton, who I would highly recommend. He's insightful and always quick to respond to calls and emails. Thank you, Mark, you are certainly an asset!

      Former Client
      "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
      "I understood everything that was going to happen through thorough explanation from Mark. "

      I hired Mark Sutton to handle my DUI case. Best decision I made for the circumstances. I was originally given a court appointed attorney and I am glad I decided to speak with Mark. He handled everything from the beginning to the end. I understood everything that was going to happen through thorough explanation from Mark. I would have had to handle all this my myself if I had a court appointed attorney. Mark explained the whole process and eased my mind. If I ever need a Criminal Defense Attorney again, I would definitely retain Mark Sutton.

      Sharon
      "His office staff was professional and polite and provided timely correspondence on very important Hearing dates."

      I could not have hired a better attorney for my case. During my first consultation with Mr. Sutton he explained every aspect of the charges brought against me and shared his knowledge of handling similar cases. That gave me some hope. His office staff was professional and polite and provided timely correspondence on very important Hearing dates. Ultimately, his 20+ years of experience as a criminal defense attorney gave me the legal standing I needed to have my case dismissed, and more importantly, that saved my job! I can see why he is highly respected in the legal community. I highly recommend him to my friends and family. If you value your freedom and your job, then you definitely want Mark Sutton on your side.

      Former Client
      "Chris was truly my advocate. He listens, asks good questions to understand the situation, and went the extra mile in helping me through a difficult situation."

      Chris Janelle and his staff were fantastic to work with. From my first conversation with him, it was clear that Chris was truly my advocate. He listens, asks good questions to understand the situation, and went the extra mile in helping me through a difficult situation. I would recommend Chris without a moment's hesitation to anyone in need of a caring attorney in the Eastern Panhandle.

      Micah W.
      "No matter what changes there have been in our lives or in business (and there have been numerous!), all we need do is pick up the phone."

      Moving to WV in 2000, we hired Sutton & Janelle, initially, for changes to our wills and also for business advice. That was the start of a great professional relationship! No matter what changes there have been in our lives or in business (and there have been numerous!), all we need do is pick up the phone; not only is every issue addressed promptly but it is cleared up quickly without spending a fortune! I would recommend Mark and the rest of the team because, to me, trust is paramount- you can really trust them to be there for you, your family & your business-looking out for your best interests!

      Renee A.
      " Divorce and custody battles are never easy but Chris Janelle and his legal assistant Len kept me informed."

      I can't say enough about this law firm. They're honest, caring and understanding of the clients needs. Divorce and custody battles are never easy but Chris Janelle and his legal assistant Len kept me informed and helped me all the way through. I would highly recommend this law firm and I can truly say this has been an excellent experience. Thanks again, John.

      John H.
      "Words can't describe how amazing this firm is!"

      Words can't describe how amazing our adoption process was with Sutton & Janelle!! Thank you again for helping us legally make our family complete!

      Sarah L.
      "Mr. Sutton worked diligently to resolve my case and obtain the most favorable outcome I could expect."

      Mr. Sutton worked diligently to resolve my case and obtain the most favorable outcome I could expect. He is experienced, knowledgeable and friendly. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

      Former Client
      "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
      "He’s knowledgeable and tried to understand my situation well."

      I highly recommend Frank for Child Custody cases. He’s knowledgeable and tried to understand my situation well. He answered all of my questions, and explained things well.

      Catherine
      "Your choice of counsel is one of the most important decisions that you face when establishing your defense."

      Retained Mark Sutton on two separate occasions once in Berkeley and again in Morgan County. Mark arrived well before I did, entered into negotiations, and promptly disposed of both concerns with results that exceeded my expectations. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have found local counsel of such caliber. Your choice of counsel is one of the most important decisions that you face when establishing your defense. There are a lot of attorneys to choose from and it is very hard to ascertain which ones possess the requisite experience and skill to give you not just adequate but exceptional representation. If you need help, now is not the time to pick a name out of the phone book or base your decision on finances. Trust me, he is definitely in your corner.

      Former Client
      "Frank is a total professional. If I need a lawyer in the future I will be using Sutton & Janelle."

      Frank Aliveto, I couldn't be more grateful to him for working with me to resolve both of my cases. I definitely had the better lawyer each time we were in the court room. Frank is a total professional. If I need a lawyer in the future I will be using Sutton & Janelle. Thanks again for all your hard work.

      Timothy W.
      "Top Notch Service!!"

      Chris Janelle was there for our family when we needed him. Very professional inside and outside the courtroom, knows the law and handled our case with nothing short of excellence. During our consult, he informed us how the hearing would most likely go. Come hearing date, he executed every step with confidence and professionalism, with outstanding results. Followed just like a playbook. He eased our minds and even met with us unannounced. We pray not to have to go to family court again, but if we ever do, we will have Chris Janelle on speed dial! From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you Mr. Janelle.

      Lora T. Martinsburg, WV
      "Love Chris and his staff! Very welcoming, helpful and friendly!"

      Chris Janelle has represented me through a divorce and a custody modification. Feeling comfortable and someone that I could trust were very important to me. Chris Janelle and his office staff were perfect. Chris is professional, knowledgable, easy to talk to and makes you feel comfortable. The ladies in the office are always very friendly and helpful. They keep you informed of what's happening with your case and answer any questions quickly and honestly. I will use Chris Janelle for any future needs and have recommended him to friends as well. He's great!

      Bree Martinsburg, WV
      "Outstanding"

      The Best, Highly Recommend..from the beginning of the case to a successful ending. The greeting you get from Darla, at the front desk remarkable, her hospitality made you feel comfortable. Brad Wright the attorney, reviewed, answered all questions, keeping you informed step by step, you couldn't ask for anyone better, he's the man cannot praise him enough to a successful ending. Monica

      Monica Hedgesville, WV
      "Strong leadership and well-rounded background, Sutton & Janelle earned my highest recommnedation as attorneys at law to the public."

      I interviewed two different law firms before deciding to hire Sutton & Janelle. Mr. Frank Aliveto's initial consultation prompted my decision as his level of professionalism, competence and consideration of my personal well-being eased my anxieties of a spousal divorce. During the course of my divorce proceedings, Mr. Aliveto kept me appraised with routine phone discussions and meetings; addressing all my personal and professional needs and ensuring there was never any ambiguity in drafted court dockets. I had on numerous occasions made impromptu phone calls for clarification and Mr. Aliveto always returned my call, many times after hours. I am active duty military of 20 YEARS and truly appreciate his active leadership in leaning forward, and far exceeding my expectations. Furthermore, I must compliment the staff functioning at Sutton & Janelle as the administrative staff (Len, Darla, and Jami) always greeted me with smiles and treated with same level of courtesy and professionalism. I highly recommend Sutton & Janelle as attorneys at law to the public, and will certainly seek their services again.

      Ben Martinsburg, WV
      "Sutton & Janelle helped me overcome my anxieties in divorce with superb competence and consideration of my personal needs"

      I have never needed an attorney my entire life until divorce. It’s a stressful time and challenging enough with a family break up and then understanding the legal aspects. I consulted with three diffferent firms before meeting Franks Aliveto of Sutton & Janelle. Frank put me ease with his confidence and commitment to my case and exceeded my expectations with a very genuine approach from start to finish. The entire administrative (Darla, Len, ands Jami) staff at Sutton & Janelle were likewise extremely professional, courteous and very attentive with each phone call, email, and impromptu visits at the office. I’m a 20 years active duty in the military and the unwavering staff functioning at Sutton & Janelle was superior by all standards.

      Ben