William R. Wooton
Bill Wooton | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals | |
| In office January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Armstead |
| Succeeded by | C. Haley Bunn |
| Justice of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Margaret Workman |
| Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office December 1, 1990 – December 1, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Tracy Hylton |
| Succeeded by | Russ Weeks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 20, 1944 Beckley, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Shir |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Marshall University (BA) West Virginia University (JD) |
William R. Wooton (born September 20, 1944) is an American attorney and politician who has served as a justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia since January 1, 2021. He served as chief justice in 2025.