If you’ve been charged with a crime, injured, or accused of misconduct in West Virginia, I am here to help.
Choosing the right lawyer can be overwhelming.
How do you cut through the ads and the fast talk?
Asking around can help, but in my experience, the best way is to see who is willing to sit down, make time for you and listen.
When you’re going through one of the most difficult times in your life, you need answers from someone who you can trust. You also need an experienced West Virginia lawyer who will act quickly, which is why we define what is most important to you in our very first meeting.
Then, I do the work, and take whatever steps are necessary to protect you, minimize the damage and help you get back to focusing on yourself and the people that matter the most.
Whether you need to expunge your record, have been charged with a DUI or student misconduct, or are in need of criminal defense – I can help.
It doesn’t cost you anything to talk directly to me.
Areas of Practice.
Criminal Record Expungement
Sealing criminal records in West Virginia.
Criminal convictions, citations and city code violations can impact hiring and admissions decisions, your credit, housing and loan opportunities, and more. These offenses – even charges that have been dismissed – can have a lifelong impact. the difference between getting the job that you want or enrolling in a program of your choosing. I have helped numerous individuals seal their criminal records and move into the future with a clean slate. You future doesn’t have to be defined by your past and there’s no cost to talk to me.
Student Disciplinary Defense
Academic and general university misconduct defense for undergraduate and graduate students.
I have an extensive understanding of the due process landscape at your college. I have worked with many graduate and undergraduate students over the years in Morgantown, West Virginia, and will not allow you to be treated unfairly. If you are accused of misconduct, you cannot leave anything to chance. Call me first – your future depends on it.
DUI
Driver’s license revocations and criminal charges.
A DUI arrest can be devastating. But a good West Virginia DUI lawyer can help minimize the impact on your job, family and relationships. I aggressively investigate all DUI’s, and act quickly to protect your right to drive and keep you out of jail. Don’t think that being charged with DUI is a losing proposition. Contact me today for a free DUI case evaluation.
Personal Injury
Car wrecks, premises liability and more.
I understand how the insurance industry works, and know how to maximize your financial recovery – whether through negotiated settlement or at trial. Do not be tempted to settle your claim on your own. Call me today for a free car accident, injury or death claim evaluation.
Criminal Defense
All misdemeanors and felonies, citations, municipal and traffic offenses.
If you are arrested, you need a lawyer who will work quickly to gather evidence and to protect you from the police and the prosecutors. You also want a lawyer who knows how to advance a proper defense, including minimizing the consequences of your arrest and helping you move forward. Call me today for your free criminal defense consultation, and find out what I can do to help.
Medical Negligence
Doctor’s mistakes resulting in injury and/or death.
If you or someone you love has been injured by a doctor in West Virginia, or if your family has suffered a death because of a medical mistake, you will need a strong advocate on your side. Nothing can make you whole again, but having the right lawyer on your side can make a big difference. Call me today for your free medical negligence case consultation.
About Attorney Michael D. Simms
I am Attorney Michael Simms. I opened my law office in Morgantown, West Virginia in 2007.
Since then, have helped numerous clients expunge their records and reclaim opportunities. I’ve helped students graduate with a clean transcript, drivers keep their licenses, had successful jury and bench trials, and helped many other fathers, mothers and young people with their legal problems.
The scope of my representation runs from college students who get in trouble going out downtown, to DUI’s, car wrecks, criminal record expungement, and people who have been injured by a doctor who made a mistake.
If you have already been convicted of a crime, I work to expunge (seal) your record so you can reclaim valuable opportunities that a criminal record prevents.
Put simply, I help people put their lives back in order, repair, rebuild and move forward.
Anonymous from Avvo
After receiving my DUI, Michael was there from the start…He took a horrible situation and turned it around for me…I cannot recommend him enough if you are looking for a lawyer who cares about you and what you want your case outcome to look like. He will fight the whole way through the court proceedings, etc. 10/10 recommendation.
Gabriella from Avvo
An Attorney that Actually Cares. Attorney Simms is very hard working from the beginning until the end of the case. He kept me up to date on all necessary information and answered all questions that I had. He is very thorough in his work and truly puts his heart into his work for each client. I am very grateful that I chose Attorney Simms to represent me.
Chris on Avvo
Best in Morgantown. Simms defended me in a criminal case and helped turn a bad situation into a miracle of an outcome on the legal side of things. Not only that, the way he advised going about everything helped me with addiction, and in the long term facing life on the other side of the gavel. Michael’s intuition was spot on throughout the entire case (two and a half years). He works hard and seems to enjoy what he does. He also puts concern in his clients well being. I would definitely recommend Michael Simms to anyone in need of legal help.
Supported Organizations
I am a member of the following organizations. Each has shown a commitment to causes that I believe make up the foundation of a sound legal system, such as the right to a trial by jury, protecting citizens from overreach by the government, and providing high quality, ethical representation to those in need.
Individual Solutions, Committed to Results
If you’ve been charged with a crime, accused of university misconduct, injured in a car wreck, or are a victim of a medical mistake in West Virginia, your life can feel like it’s been turned upside down.
You have questions. You may be in pain, losing sleep, and your work and relationships may be suffering. I understand.
A common complaint about lawyers is that they do not communicate with their clients. Phone calls or emails aren’t returned in a timely fashion, and clients often show up for court wondering what’s going to happen. That is not how I practice.
Our relationship begins with us defining your goals, and then I work towards achieving the results that you want.
Throughout the process, I make sure that you have direct access to me. Your questions will be answered, and you will be involved in the decision-making process. There are no secrets or surprises when we show up for court.
This is what it means to have a relationship-driven law practice.