Who is Judge Culpepper?

Elect Judge J. Jeffrey Culpepper to Circuit Court

Who is Judge Culpepper?

A hard-working judge

who cares about people.

Judge Culpepper has earned a reputation for patience, fairness, and creative problem solving, while carrying the workload of two Judges for years. Over the past 11 years, Judge Culpepper has heard and decided thousands of cases, while maintaining a thorough and compassionate approach to each individual who has come before him.

A devoted husband.

Jeff met Susan at WVU where they were both students. Susan has been a public school teacher in Monongalia County for 18 years. During their 19 years of marriage they have raised Jamie and Tess, both students in our public schools. As a parent, and the spouse of a teacher, Jeff has a deep understanding of the difficulties faced by teachers and has worked hard to support our schools and to cooperate with school officials whenever possible.

A proud father.

Jeff will tell you that his greatest joy and proudest achievement was becoming a father. Watching his children grow, being involved with their education and their many activities has been central to his life. Jeff recognizes that our kids are God's greatest blessings, and we must treasure them above all else.

A community leader.

Judge Culpepper has volunteered for, and accepted, the role of leader in a variety of community activities. As a teacher, a social worker, a school supporter, a coach, a mentor, a parent, and a concerned citizen, Judge Culpepper understands the responsibility that he has, and that all of us have, to contribute to our community and to serve our fellow man.

2006 Hastings Team, Morgantown Baseball

and "Coach C"

As a little league baseball coach for many years, and the husband of a public school teacher, Judge Culpepper understands the positive growth that comes from old fashioned ideas like "team-work" and "good sportsmanship" and "self-sacrifice." He believes that one of Monongalia County's greatest assets is it's community spirit and small-town atmosphere where adults look out for their own kids,

and their neighbor's kids too. Judge Culpepper believes that those are qualities worth protecting.

Judge James Jeffrey Culpepper

EDUCATION:

WVU College of Law - JD 1993

WVU School of Journalism - BS 1989

Damascus High School - Diploma 1981

WORK HISTORY:

Family Court Judge - Monongalia County - 2001 to present

Family Law Master - Monongalia County - 1999 to 2001

Family Law Master - Preston and Monongalia Counties - 1997 to 1999

Legal Instructor - West Virginia Junior College - 1994 to 1997

Private General Practice of Law - 1993 to 1997

Law Clerk - Judge Robert B. Stone - 1991

Social Work - Monongalia CountyYouth Services Center - 1988 to 1990

Communications Center Operator - USDOE - Top Secret clearance - 1982-1987

ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN OFFICE:

Parent Education established in Monongalia County

Mediation process implemented

Family Court Association Active Member

Family Court Association Committee Member (Education & others)

Governor’s Support Enforcement Commission

Continuing Legal Education Speaker

Transition to Family Court in Monongalia County

Currently handling one of West Virginia’s heaviest Family Court case loads

PAST ENDORSEMENTS:

2008 - Endorsed in Monongalia County

by The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)

2003 - Appointed to Governor’s Support Enforcement Commission

by Governor Bob Wise (D)

2002 - Elected Family Court Judge for 6-year term

by Monongalia County voters (R & D)

2001 - Appointed Family Court Judge

by Governor Bob Wise (D)

2000 - Appointed Family Law Master

by Judges Stone (R) and Clawges (D)

1997 - Appointed Family Law Master

by Governor Cecil Underwood (R)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

LSIC - Skyview Elem. Local School Improvement Council (2005-2007)

MBA - Morgantown Baseball Association Board of Directors (2006-2007)

MBA - Morgantown Baseball Association Coach (2002-2008)

Mon. County Schools Read Aloud Program - (2001-2008)

Mon. Co. Youth Football Assoc. - Videographer - Westover Rockets (2005-2007)

AHI - Arthurdale Heritage Board of Directors & Volunteer (1996-1997)

PERSONAL:

Age: 45

Political Party: Republican

Marital status: Married 19 years to Susan, a

Monongalia County public school teacher for 17 years.

Family: Two children: Tess 13 , James 12 - both attend Mon. public schools.

Religious Faith: Christian - Morgantown Church of Christ

INTERESTS:

Spending time with family. Travel. Coaching Little League Baseball.

Skiing and Snowboarding. Attending kids’ activities: Football, cheerleading,

scouting, and academic events. Photography and multimedia.

Vote for Experience and Integrity on the Bench
Elect Judge J. Jeffrey Culpepper
Monongalia County Circuit Court Judge

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Art Rogers Treasurer

P.O. Box 2395 Westover, WV 26502

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