Attorney Profile
Robby Long has over 20 years of courtroom experience throughout West Virginia. As a young lawyer, Rob distinguished himself as a skilled criminal defense lawyer who defended approximately 25 murder and homicide cases without ever having a client convicted of First Degree Murder. Rob’s diverse practice now ranges from defending major felony cases to representing business interests of Fortune 500 companies.
In 2021, Rob obtained dismissal of 4 counts of First Degree Murder against his client. His other notable criminal defense work includes: representing the most dangerous criminal in Charleston according to police; negotiating a plea for a defendant who allegedly forged a will relating to a $1.1 million estate; and, defending a pharmacist against numerous felony drug crimes arising from his profession.
Rob’s civil practice includes representing plaintiffs in personal injury, automobile accidents, employment, medical malpractice, and many other types of cases that affect our daily lives. Rob also serves as local counsel for various corporations.
Prior to starting his own firm, Rob clerked for Judge Jay M. Hoke in Lincoln County Circuit Court. He also practiced in a small firm in Huntington. He was recently appointed by Governor Jim Justice to the West Virginia Indigent Defense Commission.
Rob is a graduate of the West Virginia University College of Law. Prior to law school, he graduated from the University of Virginia. Rob and his family live on a farm in Putnam County where his two children attend elementary school. His wife is an English teacher at Winfield Middle School.
Robby Long has over 20 years of courtroom experience throughout West Virginia. As a young lawyer, Rob distinguished himself as a skilled criminal defense lawyer who defended approximately 25 murder and homicide cases without ever having a client convicted of First Degree Murder. Rob’s diverse practice now ranges from defending major felony cases to representing business interests of Fortune 500 companies.
In 2021, Rob obtained dismissal of 4 counts of First Degree Murder against his client. His other notable criminal defense work includes: representing the most dangerous criminal in Charleston according to police; negotiating a plea for a defendant who allegedly forged a will relating to a $1.1 million estate; and, defending a pharmacist against numerous felony drug crimes arising from his profession.
Rob’s civil practice includes representing plaintiffs in personal injury, automobile accidents, employment, medical malpractice, and many other types of cases that affect our daily lives. Rob also serves as local counsel for various corporations.
Prior to starting his own firm, Rob clerked for Judge Jay M. Hoke in Lincoln County Circuit Court. He also practiced in a small firm in Huntington. He was recently appointed by Governor Jim Justice to the West Virginia Indigent Defense Commission.
Rob is a graduate of the West Virginia University College of Law. Prior to law school, he graduated from the University of Virginia. Rob and his family live on a farm in Putnam County where his two children attend elementary school. His wife is an English teacher at Winfield Middle School.
